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July 6, 2026 ~ National Cherry Queen Ainslee Hewitt and members of her court join Kevin Dietz to talk about representing the festival, serving as community ambassadors, and the traditions that make the National Cherry Festival unique.
TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. ~ July 4th marked the beginning of the 100th National Cherry Festival, and 760 WJR broadcasted live from the event on Monday to highlight all the attractions the festival has to offer.
All Talk with Kevin Dietz explored what concerts are in store for the week, the latest at the Grand Traverse Resort, and much more. Many popular artists will be featured at the concerts including Daughtry, The Fray, and Chase Matthew. The Consumers Energy Community Royale Parade on July 9, 2026, and the DTE Energy Foundation Cherry Royale Parade on July 11, 2026 are set to light up the streets along with other cherry related contests and events and free family fun.
The festival will conclude on Saturday, July 11.
