RVing the National Cherry Festival in Michigan

RVing America would not be complete without a tour of Michigan in the summer. This is our first time in Michigan and we’re having a blast! The National Cherry Festival held in Traverse City is definitely a “must see” RV tourist destination.The 2009 Cherry Festival runs from July 4th - 11th. The Blue angels perform at the festival every two years so their next appearance will be in 2010.

Mike Perreault chows down on an American favorite “the elephant ear”.Six year old Macy, whose favorite things about the festival are the Air Dog Competetion and the parade, poses by the cherry booth with her Parrents Matt & Jennifer.Cindy Goodale from Traverse City enjoys coming to the festival every year. She enjoys the atmosphere and likes hanging out and having fun. Her favorite things are the entertainment (especially the 1964 Beatles act) and she says Gibby Fries are “the thing” people stand in line for at the festival. Here folks patiently wait for this festival treat.Lynn Postma from Grand Rapids, Michigan with her air dog Bamba (a Spanish Water Dog).The Ultimate Air Dog competition is a favorite of kids and adults alike. The competition has several categories from novice to advanced. They compete to see who can jump the farthest off the dock into the water splashing the crowd and having fun. Jack King from King Orchards washes cherries for samples at the festival.
A street magician entertains the kids and adults - any volunteers from the crowd?There is a state campground near the beach, but it’s crowded, smoke filled and doesn’t have hook-ups for water or sewer. I strongly recommend staying at Timber Ridge RV Resort when you visit Traverse City. Owner Kristin Levesque and her friendly staff will assist you. The sites are spacious and clean and they have full hook-ups, cable and wifi. You can find more information here: Timber Ridge.

For more information on the festival click here: National Cherry Festival. Keeping you informed about cherry RV destinations - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing