Good morning, Traverse City.

A kids pie eating contest at the National Cherry Festival crowned sibling champions on Friday, July 10 as local families + spectators cheered the event.

The 100th National Cherry Festival Cherry Royale Parade is set to start at 11 a.m. today in downtown Traverse City—featuring colorful floats, marching bands and festival royalty as local residents join in the celebration of a century of tradition.

LuEllen Benson Baty, the oldest surviving National Cherry Queen, attended a gathering on Friday at the Park Place Hotel to share her story from being crowned in 1961 and promoting Traverse City's cherry industry.

The event honored her legacy in the community - a cherished tale of tradition.

WUWU Community Radio is hosting blues musician Steve Arvey and local band members on Sunday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 526 Lincoln Ave (the station’s former site) with ticket prices of $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $10 for students, and free admission for children under 12.

Northern Michigan cherry growers began this year’s harvest today as sweet cherries are being picked while tart varieties are set to start soon in local orchards (experts warn that rainy weather may raise risks of fungal damage).

Traverse City Light & Power and Elmwood Township partnered to install four new electric vehicle charging sites, including a fast-charging DC station at Brewery Creek (across from the Elmwood Township Marina) on Monday, June 29.

The project expands charging access for local EV owners.

Crews will start repairing a broken 50-year-old sewer main under the busy intersection of South Airport Road and Cass Road at 7 a.m. Tuesday, closing westbound lanes for a two-day band-aid fix with a potential permanent repair planned for this fall.

The National Park Service is teaming with state and local law enforcement for high-visibility traffic checks at Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore this summer, focusing on seatbelt use, speeding, and impaired driving.

The program is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration + Traffic Safety Coalition.

Over 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across Michigan, with only a few cases seen in Northwest.

Health experts advise residents to wash produce well and keep good hygiene to lower infection risks.

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.

Ikebana Pop-Up Exhibit

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Dennos — Admission required — Explore unique floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries.