100th National Cherry Festival

The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is a premier agricultural celebration that honors the unique microclimate of Northern Michigan and its world-famous cherry orchards. For its landmark 100th anniversary in 2026, the event returns to its 1925 origins as the "Blessing of the Blossoms," a ceremony dedicated to the ecological health and future of the trees.

Visitors can engage in guided orchard tours and sustainability workshops that explain how the proximity to Lake Michigan creates the perfect natural environment for this fruit. The centennial will also feature massive community displays and a renewed focus on preserving the region's rural landscapes for the next century.