There’s no shortage of fun this pre-Fourth of July weekend!

There’s fun for the whole family out there this weekend…celebrate the 4th a little early in East Jordan, get a preview of the Cherry Festival Airshow on Friday night, then enjoy a beer on the waterfront in Harbor Springs on Saturday. You can step back in time at Sleeping Bear Dunes, then on Sunday, enjoy a cherry inspired picnic with high-flying entertainment!
 
 
East Jordan Freedom Festival, June 27th-July 1st
Featuring old-time kids games, an outdoor movie, a Block party on Friday night, lots of live music, the grand parade, 3 on 3 basketball tournament and more! Get the complete schedule of events at eastjordanfreedomfestival.org
 
 
U.S. Coast Guard Open Ramp, Friday, June 29th, 5:30-8:30pm, 1175 Airport Access Rd, Traverse City
Meet members of the Coast Guard as well as the other demonstration teams participating in this year’s Cherry Festival Airshow. Free. Learn more at https://www.cherryfestival.org/events/2018/us-coast-guard-open-ramp
 
 
Red White & Brew, Saturday, June 30th, 4-8pm
Come down to the waterfront in Harbor Springs for beer, wine, and a great time! Mike and Jeff from the Remedee band will provide the entertainment, and there will be food from BC Pizza. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and include 2 drink tickets. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5.
 
 
Historic Sleeping Bear Celebrates it’s 20th anniversary, Saturday, June 30th
Enjoy bus tours of historic Port Oneida, an art show and sale, old time craft demonstrations, storytelling, live music, a barn dance and more. Get details at phsb.org
 
 
Great American Picnic, Sunday, July 1st, 12:45-4pm, the Hagerty Center, Traverse City
Come enjoy delicious cherry-inspired picnic food, all served up with a fabulous view of the Cherry Festival Air Show. There will also be fun kids games to keep the little ones entertained, and fun for the whole family! Food is served from 1-3pm. Get tickets and more info at https://www.cherryfestival.org/events/2018/great-american-picnic