A giant Smokey Bear hot air balloon will visit Michigan this week.

There’s a chance that the annual National Cherry Festival in Traverse City could be missing one of its biggest attractions -- the air show.

You can enjoy a “Friday in the park” as the band Chicago will perform at the National Cherry Festival this summer in Traverse City.

Two women went to the Michigan State Police recruiting booth at the Cherry Festival in the middle of the night and stole the department’s tent, officials said.

Rapper Nelly will perform at the 2022 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City this summer.

A thrill ride has been dismantled and an investigation started after the machine appeared to tip and pitch with riders aboard at a popular festival in northern Michigan.

Michigan’s National Cherry Festival that brings fruit fans to Traverse City each year is returning this summer after canceling 2020 events due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 National Cherry Festival. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Were right in the middle of the eight crazy days and nights of the 2019 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. The 2018/2019 National Cherry Queen, Grace Boyles, traveled the country spreading the health benefits of cherries in all forms. This years festival brought back the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of the air show and there are 150 different Cherry Festival events and 90 percent of the events and activities are free. For all you need to know about the 2019 National Cherry Festival up north, Local 4s Brandon Roux has more on this sweet treat. For Information on Cherry Festival events and the complete schedule, go here.

We're right in the middle of the eight crazy days and nights of the 2019 National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The 2019 National Cherry Festival kicks off in Traverse City on June 29. Turtle Creek CasinoU.S. Coast Guard Open Ramp5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.USCG Air Station Traverse CitySaturday, June 29Go for the Gold! Pin ProgramOpen Space ParkSara Hardy Farmers Market7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Old Town Parking DeckFarmers Market Brunch8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Old Town Parking DeckVery Cherry Flying Pancake Breakfast8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Open Space ParkZumba! Pin ProgramOpen Space ParkKids Fun and Games with Arts and Crafts ft. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.Clinch ParkFestival Fireworks Finale10:30 p.m.West Grand Traverse BayCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.