Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Traverse City.
The Cherry Festival launched a raffle for gold pin holders Monday, offering a Camry lease as the top prize — the event also featured bubble-blowing contests and a tea party by Traverse City's Prettiest Princesses.
Biologists from EGLE and DNR are installing boat wash stations to help stop zebra mussels (and other invasive species) by following the Clean, Drain, Dry campaign.
Boaters are urged to clean, drain, and dry their equipment between waterbodies to limit the spread statewide.
The Fray Concert
6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of uplifting music with The Fray at the National Cherry Festival.
Daughtry Concert
6-9 p.m. — Pepsi Bayside Music Stage — Check local listings — Rock powerhouse Daughtry headlines the 100th National Cherry Festival with chart-topping hits spanning nearly two decades.
Justin Moore Concert
6-9 p.m. — National Cherry Festival — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live country hits from multi-PLATINUM artist Justin Moore on the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage.
Red Drive Concert Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Left Foot Charley — Free entry — Enjoy a free community concert featuring Manitou Truckin' Co. with grilled cheese delights and local brews.
Simply Queen Tribute Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience North America's most adored recreation of Queen with impeccable attention to detail and incredible performance energy.
Pickle Fest: The Sequel
July 24-25 — Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre — Entry fee applicable — A briny celebration featuring pickle-themed food, games, and movies under the stars.
Great Lakes 5K
8-8:30 a.m. — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5K and kids fun run to support cancer awareness and essential screenings.
Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters
7:05-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $3 beers — Join the fun at a local baseball game with exciting food and drink specials.
Catie Newell Artist Talk
4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore light, perception, and the emotional resonance of objects with architect Catie Newell.
FEI North American Youth Championships
1 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — Ticket options vary — Witness top young equestrian athletes compete in an international championship event set in Traverse City.
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