Alyssa Bergey

The National Cherry Festival has come and gone for another year, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to say goodbye just yet. Over the course of the week there were a lot of things to do: carnival rides, parades, talent shows or watching the Ultimate Air Dogs. The week of the National Cherry Festival saw many people coming in from…

After a year of being Cherry Queen, Allie Graziano said goodbye and crowned the next reigning Cherry Queen in a coronation held Friday at the National Cherry Festival. The 2022-23 National Cherry Festival Queen is Olivia Coolman.

The National Cherry Fest isn’t just for eating, running and jumping. Sometimes it’s nice to take a minute and showcase different talents. The Cherries Got Talent show showcased five singers with three taking home prizes.

They’re a little confused, but they’ve still got the spirit to compete. Check out these kids as they make it across the finish line for the Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot at National Cherry Festival.

What better way to spark creativity than making sandcastles? These kids were able to let their imagination run wild with the sandcastle competition at National Cherry Festival.

The fun doesn’t stop rolling at the National Cherry Festival! The Consumer’s Energy Community Royale Parade rolled through downtown Traverse City Thursday night, featuring the past, present and future of Grand Traverse County.