This weekend will be the final weekend in June and summer is in full swing with plenty of fun things to do like craft shows, arts shows, and… The start of the 2025 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City!
The 2025 National Cherry Festival begins this Saturday with the Balance Bike Race, Pickleball Tournament, Very Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast, Zumba By The Bay, Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament: 2 Person Men’s & 2 Persons Women’s; Opening Ceremonies, Air Show, Great American Picnic, Adult Cherry Pit Spit Contest, concert with Tyler Hubbard & special guest Drew Hale. As the National Cherry Festival continues Sunday, events will include a Pickleball Tournament, Bayside Beach Volleyball Tournament: 4 Person Open Co-ed, 4 Person Rec Co-ed, 2 Person Co-ed; Yoga by the Bay, Arts & Crafts Fair, Classic Car Show, Air Show, A Cherry Royal Picnic, Cheap Trick & Collective Soul concert, and Family Sand Sculpture Contest. A complete events schedule can be found at: cherryfestival.org/events
If arts and crafts are to your liking, there are plenty of shows to choose from…
First, the 26th Annual Charlevoix Summer Art Show in East Park. This two day show features carefully selected artists that will ensure a well-rounded show. Saturday 1oam till 5pm; Sunday 10am till 3pm.
The Made in Cheboygan Summer 2025 Craft Show series will start this weekend, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5p, rain or shine. This craft show will be hosting a large assortment of crafters selling jewelry, home decor, fresh marshmallows, clothing, toys, freeze dried candy, kitchen essentials, self-defense items, tumblers and more.
If you are a bit closer to the Gaylord area, the Art in the Garden Festival will take place on Saturday from 10am till 4pm with live music, a chance to explore the gardens, and admire the artwork that will be on display. There will be free workshops throughout the day… located at: 459 Livingston Blvd., Gaylord.
And if that wasn’t enough crafts to keep you busy, the Summer Craft Show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds will be this Saturday from 9am till 4pm, featuring a variety of jewelry, home goods, food, and more. Entry is $2 or a non-perishable food item. More details at PetoskeyChamber.com
Have a safe, fun weekend! Next weekend will be a three day weekend. We’ll be celebrating the 4th of July weekend starting Friday. We’ll have a complete schedule of fun and fireworks early next week!
