The Cherry Festival is a fantastic hometown tradition full of community spirit and goodwill. This year, folks can enjoy carnival thrill rides, fun concerts, , a car show, arts and crafts, food vendors, a pancake breakfast and, of course, cherries.
This year's bands include Jam with the Man, a local band including several police officers; Restless Heart, War, Air Supply, the Little River Band, Brenton Wood, and KISS tribute band, Mini Kiss.
Festival hours are:
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5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday
5 p.m.-midnight Friday
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12 p.m.-midnight Saturday
12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
This year, the city is offering free shuttle service and parking to and from the event. All shuttle riders receive a coupon for $1 off on the admission price. Shuttles will run every half-hour, with stops located in the Wal-Mart parking lot on 2nd Street and at the Sports Park, located at Brookside and Beaumont Avenues.
