July 05, 2008 11:56 am 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Two-Person Beach Volleyball Tournament Sponsored by AquaFina and Domino's Pizza, in cooperation with WKLT Radio — Double Rock 97.5 & 98.9 Two-person tournament play on the beaches of West Grand Traverse Bay. Saturday's tournament features men's and women's play, with 18 teams per division. Also see the Sunday, July 6, tournament for four-person play in co-ed open, co-ed recreational and women's divisions. Pre-registration is required. Traverse City West End Park Beach Volleyball Courts on Grandview Parkway 10 a.m.-noon Big Wheel Race Sponsored by Big Boy Restaurants, in Cooperation with Families First Magazine For ages 3-6. Registration is from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Equipment will be available for out-of-town guests. Free. No rubber or altered wheels will be allowed. Preferred Outlet Center on U.S. 31 South, Traverse City 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Festival Open Space Park Enjoy the Johnsonville Brat Tent, Country Fresh Ice Cream and Sara Lee Bakery Cherry Pie booth, Pepsi products, AAA Michigan's Welcome Center and the Cherry Farm Market Tent, as well as live entertainment and Festival souvenirs. The 9&10 News/WTCM Festival Marketplace offers promotional displays and samplings from Festival sponsoring companies, including Kitchen Craft International, Toyota and AAA Motor Sports. Other on-site promotional partners include Grand Bay Marine, Crownline Boats, Grand Bay Golf Cars, Basic Communications, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Yellow Pages, Wireless Zone, Clif Bar, Sony Playstation, Indy 500, Alltel, Walk-In-Tubs, Grand Traverse Pie Co., Charter and the U.S. Navy. Stop by the Festival's first aid facility, sponsored by Munson Medical Center and North Flight EMS Paramedic services, or register your 2008 Commemorative Gold Pins and Second Chance Drawing cards, plus check for lost items, friends, family or messages at the Festival Welcome Center, sponsored by AAA Michigan. Each day, entertainment passes and event tickets will be available at the Welcome Center. Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street 10:30 a.m. Kids' Cartoon Classics Join us for fun, games and classic cartoons! Free. State Theatre, 233 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Arnold Amusements Midway Visit Traverse City's own favorite amusements near the Festival Open Space. Grandview Parkway at Union Street 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest Sponsored by Chase; hosted by the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Golfers should hone their golf skills in preparation for the National Cherry Festival's week long Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Contest hosted by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Acme 11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies The official opening of the 82nd National Cherry Festival with the introduction of the 2008-09 Queen Candidates, Junior Royalty and National Cherry Queen Danielle Moss. Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street 1 p.m. Festival Air Show Sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Charter Communications and Sam's Club in cooperation with WTCM Radio Join us for the National Cherry Festival Air Show, sponsored by Northern Michigan Toyota Dealers, Sam's Club, Schmuckal Oil Co., Cherry Capital Airport and Charter Communications. Friday, July 4, will also be active with a full practice air show and a festive Twilight Air Show event before the July 4th fireworks. Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street Afternoon-11 p.m. Bay Side Entertainment Stage Sponsored by Pepsi and Verizon Wireless; presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Blue Care Network of Michigan. Festivalgoers will enjoy entertainment along the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay every Festival day. Headline acts begin at 9 p.m. Area is closed for sound checks daily at 5 p.m., reopening at 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., admission into the Bay Side Entertainment Area requires a Bay Side V-Pass! Each Festival attendee needs to purchase just one $10 Bay Side V-Pass! for all concerts during the Festival. V-Passes are available at the Festival office, online at www.cherryfestival.org, The Cherry Stop in downtown Traverse City, the National Guard office at the Grand Traverse Mall or on-site at the National Cherry Festival Welcome Center. Media sponsors are WBPN — 7&4 News and Charter Communications. Interpreters for the deaf sponsored by Charter Business. Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Bingo One of America's great pastimes features cash prizes. Open Space Park East at the corner of Grandview Parkway and Marina Drive 4 p.m-4:45 p.m. 'Cherryland' Historical Film Presented by Traverse City Record-Eagle, Grand Traverse Heritage Center and the Traverse City Film Festival "Cherryland" explores the path of the National Cherry Festival, from its beginnings as a religious ceremony to its heyday during the Depression, when it manipulated the media and thrust itself into the nation's limelight. It is the story of a town that was geographically isolated, depleted of its primary natural resource yet believed that a Festival could turn the town around and bring prosperity. It is also a story of a community that made tremendous sacrifices to make its town attractive and hospitable to outsiders. Free. State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., Traverse City 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Cherry Pit Spit Contest In cooperation with 95.5 FM — The Zone The tradition of the Cherry Pit Spit Contest continues! Join the fun and win daily prizes of award-winning cherry product selections and more. Daily finalists are asked to return at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, for the final Pit Spit-Off. Register on-site. Free. Festival Open Space at Grandview Parkway and Union Street 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Hagerty Family Cruise Night Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance in cooperation with WCCW Radio Collector cars gather to cruise the Grand Traverse region, ending at the new Turtle Creek Casino. Gather no later than 6 p.m. at the Hagerty Insurance parking lot on Cass and Lake streets. For more information, call Neil Livasy at 883-4871. Hagerty Insurance Parking Lot — Cass and Lake streets
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