Of course my list includes fun at the National Cherry festival this week! I've listed a few of my favorite events-maybe they'll become some of yours! Of course, you can always head to Cheboygan and Charlevoix for great events too…it's a great weekend for a road trip!
Cherryland Band Classic
Friday, July 8th, 6:30-9pm, Thirlby Field
Part of the National Cherry Festival, enjoy a night of energetic performances as some of the best marching bands from across the Midwest and Canada bring their best to Thirby Field. Get more info at http://www.cherryfestival.org/our-events/events-calendar/cherryland-band-classic/
Cheboygan Waterways Festival
July 7-10th
Fun for the whole family in Downtown Cheboygan, check out kids day July 7th, a Fish Fry at the Eagles Friday from 5-8, Entertainment at Festival Square nightly, the Beach Volleyball tournament at Gordon Turner Park at 11 on Sunday, and much more! Get a complete schedule of events at waterwaysfestival.com
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias on the Pepsi Bayside Entertainment Stage
National Cherry Festival, Saturday, July 9th, 6pm
A veteran of many appearances on the Tonight SHow with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, and even "the Family Guy" don't miss a night with this family-friendly comedian, whose first two DVD specials "Hot and Fluffy" and "I'm Not Fat, I'm Fluffy" sold over 1 million copies. Get more info online at http://www.cherryfestival.org/our-events/events-calendar/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias/
Charlevoix Arts and Crafts Show
July 9th, 10-6 and 10th, 10-4, East Park
With something for everyone, this show features a mix of fine arts and hobby crafts with acrylic and oil paintings, sculpture, woodworking, handblown glass, pottery and much more! More info online at http://business.charlevoix.org/events/details/charlevoix-art-craft-show-3426
Cherry Festival Fireworks Finale
Saturday, July 9th at Dusk over West Bay
The 2016 National Cherry Festival wraps up with a bang! Great viewing of the show can be found anywhere along the West Bay shoreline in Traverse City. Find more info and even a viewing map at http://www.cherryfestival.org/our-events/events-calendar/festival-fireworks-finale-over-west-grand-traverse-bay/?eID=1321
