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About Us At the Festival Foundation, we celebrate and promote cherries to those who don’t get to experience them from their backyard. We do it by giving people experiences that they will not forget. So when they think back to their first taste of cherries, they remember Michigan cherries first. Because everyone has that one moment they remember for the rest of their lives…a memory that they build from to create a lasting tradition. We pledge to help you create those memories and preserve your tradition, starting and ending with cherries. In short, our story is making a special chapters in yours.
DonateWe appreciate any and all support from our community. Thank you for considering making a donation!

Our Events

visit<br>National Cherry FestivalProud be one of Pure Michigan's brightest gems and located in the Cherry Capital of the World, the Festival celebrates and promotes local cherries to people from all over the planet.
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National Cherry Festival
Proud be one of Pure Michigan's brightest gems and located in the Cherry Capital of the World, the Festival celebrates and promotes local cherries to people from all over the planet.
Visit<br>Iceman Cometh ChallengeA beloved point to point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City consisting of dirt roads, two-tracks, single-track, abandoned railroad beds and the world famous Vasa.
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Iceman Cometh Challenge
A beloved point to point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City consisting of dirt roads, two-tracks, single-track, abandoned railroad beds and the world famous Vasa.
visit<br/> Cherry T Ball DropIt's a Traverse City tradition with the thrill of watching a Times Square-like Ball Drop, but with a giant glowing cherry instead. All of the event's proceeds go to a local food pantry.
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Cherry T Ball Drop
It's a Traverse City tradition with the thrill of watching a Times Square-like Ball Drop, but with a giant glowing cherry instead. All of the event's proceeds go to a local food pantry.
visit <br/>Leapin’ Leprechaun 5kKick off your St. Paddy's Day celebration on the Saturday before with a St. Patrick's Day themed 5k through downtown where every person and pup wears their favorite green attire.
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Leapin’ Leprechaun 5k
Kick off your St. Paddy's Day celebration on the Saturday before with a St. Patrick's Day themed 5k through downtown where every person and pup wears their favorite green attire.
Our United MissionFounded by growers in 1926, our mission is to celebrate and promote cherries, community involvement, and the Grand Traverse Region. Preserving your traditions with that cherry on top is the one thing our events have in common. Whether they are the main attraction, the sweet taste of victory at the finish line or the glowing light beginning each new year, supporting our local cherry economy is the heart of what we do.
Contact Party Between the Lines
Contact Party Between the Lines

521 S Union Street,
Traverse City, MI 49684

231.947.4230

Footer Info231.947.4230
521 S Union Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
contactus@thefestivalfoundation.org
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