Podcasts about National Cherry Festival

Come July, cherries are everywhere here. Sweet. Sour. Deep maroon, golden yellow and even blush pink. Michigan is the second largest grower of cherries in the nation and we're home to the National Cherry Festival. But why? In this episode we tell you the story of our favorite little stone fruit, the cherry. How did it get here? And how did Michigan become synonymous with cherries? GUESTS: Chris Reiser, president for the Peter Dougherty Society.Nikki Rothwell, 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the year and Michigan State University's extension specialist in tree fruit integrated pest management. Jim Eckerle, farmer and owner of Eckerle Farms in Leelanau County & Suttons Bay.Zach Eckerle, grandson of Jim Eckerle and future owner of Eckerle Farms. Want to submit a question to On Hand? Do it here: Online Submission Form Call us: 734-764-7840 Email us: onhand@michiganpublic.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Break | America First: No More Free Rides --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:20 – David A. Kallman, Senior Partner with the Kallman Legal Group. In this edition of the Kallman Legal Report, Kallman discusses the beginning of the trial of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, along with two major Supreme Court rulings involving age-verification requirements for minors using apps and expanded First Amendment free speech protections. The conversation also touches on legislative proposals related to birthright citizenship. 28:12 – Dr. Kelly Victory, Chief of Disaster & Emergency Medicine at The Wellness Company. Victory discusses The Wellness Company's first-of-its-kind observational study examining the use of pre-prescribed medications in emergency medical kits. She explains the importance of early intervention, why many participants were reportedly able to avoid urgent care or emergency room visits, and discusses the value of preparedness and maintaining access to emergency prescription medications. 38:25 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:25 – Dr. Mark P. Mostert, senior researcher at Able Americans. Mostert discusses the expansion of physician-assisted dying policies in Canada and parts of the United States, examining ethical concerns, disability advocacy, and the broader debate surrounding assisted suicide and end-of-life care. 57:44 – Frank Cassidy, former Federal Housing Commissioner under President Trump and former FHA executive. Cassidy examines the current state of the U.S. housing market, discussing regional differences in home prices, mortgage trends, and why some housing markets continue to cool while others remain relatively strong. 1:06:38 – Ivey Gruber & Laura Lynn Cokonougher. Gruber and Cokonougher reflect on the creation of their patriotic anthem, "One Nation," discussing the inspiration behind the song, the songwriting process, its growing success, and the importance of celebrating faith, America, and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. 1:16:53 - Monologue 1:25:44 – Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, storyteller, and Michigan travel expert. Rademacher highlights festivals, fairs, and summer events taking place across Michigan, including Frog Fest, the Copper Country Strawberry Festival, the National Cherry Festival, Bluegill Festival, Blissfest, and numerous other community celebrations and attractions around the state. 1:36:03 – Rep. Donni Steele, Representative for Michigan's 54th House District. Steele discusses major transportation investments included in Michigan's state budget, highlighting infrastructure improvements, road funding priorities, and efforts to strengthen transportation systems for communities across the state. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 21 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/WyZmI-8l5yg

July 6, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin broadcasts live from the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, celebrating one of Michigan's signature summer events. Kevin talks with tourism leaders, festival organizers, local business owners, filmmakers, hospitality professionals, and community ambassadors about the festival's impact, traditions, entertainment, and what makes Northern Michigan a destination for visitors from around the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 6, 2026 ~ Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism, joins Kevin to discuss the economic impact of the National Cherry Festival, the busy summer travel season, and why Traverse City continues to attract visitors from across Michigan and beyond Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 6, 2026 ~ Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, shares what goes into organizing one of Michigan's largest events and highlights some of this year's biggest attractions and activities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 6, 2026 ~ National Cherry Queen Ainslee Hewitt and members of her court join Kevin to talk about representing the festival, serving as community ambassadors, and the traditions that make the National Cherry Festival unique. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 6, 2026 ~ Filmmaker Cat Muncy of Novum Productions discusses creating a documentary about the National Cherry Festival, preserving the event's history, and telling the stories behind one of Michigan's most beloved traditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 6, 2026 ~ Brett Knaus, Operations Manager for the National Cherry Festival, talks about coordinating the festival's concerts and shows, managing large-scale events, and bringing entertainment to thousands of attendees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan Travel Show: Live From The 100th National Cherry Festival in Traverse City! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 11, 2026 ~ Ainslee Hewitt stops by the studio to preview this year's National Cherry Festival and the traditions, events, and Michigan pride behind it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Mike Dell continues his exploration of Traverse City, focusing on Union Street and reminiscing about the area. He begins by revisiting Front Street, mentioning the Beetle Building—a structure he associates with childhood memories of a Big Boy restaurant. He shares how the building has changed over time, including the closure of Mackinac Brewing and the presence of shops like Hocus Pocus, a magic store where he bought tricks as a kid. Transitioning to Union Street, Mike describes its location on the west end of downtown Traverse City, starting at the bay and discussing the former Morgan McCool fruit processing plant, known for processing Motts apple products. After the plant's closure, the land was donated to the college, and the area was transformed into an open space that hosts the National Cherry Festival and other events. As Mike moves further into the episode, he details various buildings and businesses along Union Street. He describes a large apartment building, previously home to a gas station and a bank, and mentions parking lots and city parking behind those buildings. He reminisces about a fire that affected a building housing a café called "The Dish," recounting its history and the local establishment Mel G's Music Shop, where he and fellow band members would purchase instruments. Continuing his trip down memory lane, Mike mentions a pizza place called Papa Jay's with an arcade and the bar zone that exists along Union Street, detailing Union Street Station and the now-closed Bill's Dills, known for karaoke. He reflects on both establishments' significance in local nightlife and connects back to his personal memories associated with them, including a karaoke mistress named Laura. Mike shares tidbits about local bars, like Brady's bar, which has been a staple in the community, and its menu highlighting bluegill fish. He briefly touches on the history of gas stations and notable locations like a mechanic shop that was formerly a gas station. As he wraps up this extensive recounting, he shares memories of City Bike Shop, where he purchased his bicycle and had it serviced, and mentions Fivensons, known for their memorable TV commercials. After a lengthy trip through the history of Union Street and its surroundings, he concludes by discussing upcoming episodes and the intent to continue providing content as part of National Podcast Post Month. Mike thanks his listeners for staying engaged and expresses excitement about future topics, hinting at an aviation-related episode to come, before signing off.

Host Mike Dell continues his exploration of Traverse City, focusing on Union Street and reminiscing about the area. He begins by revisiting Front Street, mentioning the Beetle Building—a structure he associates with childhood memories of a Big Boy restaurant. He shares how the building has changed over time, including the closure of Mackinac Brewing and the presence of shops like Hocus Pocus, a magic store where he bought tricks as a kid. Transitioning to Union Street, Mike describes its location on the west end of downtown Traverse City, starting at the bay and discussing the former Morgan McCool fruit processing plant, known for processing Motts apple products. After the plant's closure, the land was donated to the college, and the area was transformed into an open space that hosts the National Cherry Festival and other events. As Mike moves further into the episode, he details various buildings and businesses along Union Street. He describes a large apartment building, previously home to a gas station and a bank, and mentions parking lots and city parking behind those buildings. He reminisces about a fire that affected a building housing a café called "The Dish," recounting its history and the local establishment Mel G's Music Shop, where he and fellow band members would purchase instruments. Continuing his trip down memory lane, Mike mentions a pizza place called Papa Jay's with an arcade and the bar zone that exists along Union Street, detailing Union Street Station and the now-closed Bill's Dills, known for karaoke. He reflects on both establishments' significance in local nightlife and connects back to his personal memories associated with them, including a karaoke mistress named Laura. Mike shares tidbits about local bars, like Brady's bar, which has been a staple in the community, and its menu highlighting bluegill fish. He briefly touches on the history of gas stations and notable locations like a mechanic shop that was formerly a gas station. As he wraps up this extensive recounting, he shares memories of City Bike Shop, where he purchased his bicycle and had it serviced, and mentions Fivensons, known for their memorable TV commercials. After a lengthy trip through the history of Union Street and its surroundings, he concludes by discussing upcoming episodes and the intent to continue providing content as part of National Podcast Post Month. Mike thanks his listeners for staying engaged and expresses excitement about future topics, hinting at an aviation-related episode to come, before signing off.

June 30, 2025 ~ Brenda McLellan, Vice President of Investor Engagement at Traverse Connect, joins Kevin at the National Cherry Festival to share what is going on around Traverse City year round.

June 30, 2025 ~ National Cherry Queen, Tessa Nico, and her court stop by to chat with Kevin at the National Cherry Festival.

June 30, 2025 ~ Bob Richard, president and chief operating officer for DTE Gas, joins Kevin at the National Cherry Festival to share why they sponsor the parade and the upcoming DTE Energy Day later this week.

June 30, 2025 ~ Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism and former executive director of the National Cherry Festival, joins Kevin to discuss the everything Traverse City has to offer year round.

June 30, 2025 ~ Brett Knaus, Event Operations Manager for the National Cherry Festival concert operations, joins Kevin to discuss the concert lineup for the National Cherry Festival this year.

June 30, 2025 ~ Kat Paye, Executive Director, National Cherry Festival, joins Kevin to discuss everything we need to know for the National Cherry Festival.

June 30, 2025 ~ Mike and Denise Busley, Owners of Grand Traverse Pie Company, join Kevin as this week's All Talk All Star live from the National Cherry Festival.

June 30, 2025 ~ Full Show: Kevin is live from Hotel Indigo for the National Cherry Festival. He learns more about the festival, what it takes to put it on each year and checks in with those to make it happen. Mike and Denise Busley join Kevin for this week's All Talk All Star.

June 29, 2025 ~ The 99th National Cherry Festival is in full swing! Our own Dave Lorenz is there to capture the excitement from Hotel Indigo, perched along the breezy bayside in Downtown Traverse City. Learn why this beloved celebration of Michigan's agricultural roots and lakeside lifestyle continues to draw visitors from across the country to the “Cherry Capital of the World.” Guests on this edition include Traverse City Tourism's Trevor Tkach, Hotel Indigo's Rob Bruning, TC Whiskey's Chris Fredrickson, and Cherry Capital Airport's Kevin Kline.

June 12, 2025 ~ Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival and Tessa Nico, National Cherry Queen, join Dave Trott to preview the 2025 National Cherry Festival.

June 11, 2025 ~ Full Show: Dave Trott Fills in for Kevin. He is joined by Jim Blanchard, Jonathan Isaacson, and Candice Miller join Dave. He previews The National Cherry Festival and celebrates National Falafel Day.

April 27, 2025 ~ Host Dave Lorenz discusses Traverse City wineries to check out, plus a preview of the city's National Cherry Festival. Plus, he takes a look at the upcoming Magic City Grill Fest, Bavarian Inn's new Bavarian Blast Water Park in Frankenmuth, and Detroit Tigers youth programs.

This week's episode takes us to the (tart) cherry capital of the world, Traverse City, Michigan, home of the National Cherry Festival and collegiate summer ball's Traverse City Pit Spitters. Guests include: Jacqueline Holm, Traverse City Pit Spitters Jason Klein, Brandiose, brandiose.com Kat Paye, Executive Director, National Cherry Festival Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Instagram @baseballbydesign Threads @baseballbydesign Bluesky @baseballbydesign.bsky.social linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.

Smokey Bear, now 80, to headline National Cherry Festival as icon's message brings controversy NOAA predicts moderate to larger-than-moderate harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie Ford, Jeep merch deals are bringing in more than $1 billion a year

July 4, 2024 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Grand Traverse Resort & Spa communications manager Caroline Rizzo about this week's National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, and the great spa and golf deals they're currently offering this summer!

Around this time of a year you may come to witness an eye-opening process in parts of Utah: it's known as aerial fish stocking. Yes, they drop fish out of airplanes into bodies of water. Plus: in Traverse City, Michigan, there are still a few more days left of the National Cherry Festival. Utah is dropping thousands of fish from planes – again (CNN) National Cherry Festival We hope you'll drop a few bucks in to support our show on Patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support

July 1, 2024 ~ Kevin Dietz checks in with Kat Paye, the Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival and she says the popular festival attracts people from all over the country who love spending time in beautiful Northern Michigan.

July 1, 2024 ~ Focus with Kevin Dietz On this episode: Kevin is live from Traverse City celebrating the National Cherry Festival and all the great things in the Traverse City area!

July 1, 2024 ~ Caroline Rizzo, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Communications Manager tells Kevin Dietz when in town for the National Cherry Festival the resort is a great place to stay and enjoy the golf, restaurants and beautiful spa.

July 1. 2024 ~ Carmen Beemer, National Cherry Festival Queen tells Kevin she is thrilled to be representing this important festival around the State of Michigan.

July 1, 2024 ~ Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism tells Kevin Dietz this festival is all about the cherries and it's a great celebration of Michigan's agriculture industry.

July 1, 2024 ~ Mike Busley, President of the Grand Traverse Pie Company stops by the Focus broadcast live from Traverse City to talk to Kevin Dietz and he says it's a great time to enjoy fresh cherry pie in Michigan.

June 30, 2024 ~ Host Dave Lorenz is live from Traverse City to talk about all the happenings at the National Cherry Festival.

SEASON 6, PODCAST EPISODEOn this special podcast of Behind the Mitten Show with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez:Gonzo and and Amy interview Carmen Beemer, the 2023-2024 National Cherry Festival Queen in Traverse City.In the interview Carmen talks about what the scholarship program has meant to her over the last year, and some of her favorite memories. She is a 2024 graduate of Michigan State University. A new queen will be announced on July 5. This year's National Cherry Festival continues through July 6, 2024.Learn more at cherryfestival.org.Behind the Mitten is Michigan's premiere travel radio show and podcast. Learn more at  amyandgonzo.com.Where are we going to be next week? We don't know. But tune in to find out.Follow John and Amy:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitterX at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

May 23, 2024 ~ Carmen Beemer, National Cherry Queen and Kat Paye, Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, stop by to preview the 2024 National Cherry Festival with Kevin and Tom.

May 23, 2024 ~ Full Show: Kevin and Tom are joined by Sandy Baruah to ask why the US Senate debate was cancelled at the Mackinac Policy Conference. They also learn what the 2025 Presidential Transition Project is and preview the 2024 National Cherry Festival.

Today's episode is a true fruit salad of topics as Justin and Emily talk about the upcoming National Restaurant Show, the new season of The Bear, chocolate chip cookie preference, and proposed smoking fee laws. Emily also finally finds her platform to vent about the state of construction in Michigan. (Hint: she's angry). As the cherry on top, Kat Paye who eats, sleeps, works and lives all things cherries as the Executive Director of the National Cherry Festival, joins the podcast. She shares what to expect in Traverse City next month, how restaurants can incorporate more cherries into their dishes, and the other events that support the foundation! To learn more and plan your experience, visit https://www.cherryfestival.org. Presented by the MRL Fund. Find more information at mrla.org/mrl-fund.html.

Vic Verchereau welcomes Carmen Beemer, who is the National Cherry Queen. The very first "Cherry" festival was held in May 1925, and was known at that time as the Blessing of the Blossoms. The first cherry queen was Gertrude Brown but the current National Cherry Queen is Carmen Beemer and she joins Vic Verchereau for a guided tour of one of Michigan's most famous festivals! Carmen is the 22-year-old daughter of Gary Godley and Shannon Beemer of Wayland. She is a 2020 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is in her senior year at Michigan State University where she majors in Horticulture Science with a minor in Crop and Soil Sciences. Driven by her adoration for the agricultural industry, Carmen aspires to continue to advocate for the cherry and all other agricultural industries indefinitely. Carmen would like to thank her hometown community for helping raise her over the years and we want to thank her for helping us mark our calendars for the 2024 National Cherry Festival! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

March 7, 2024 ~ Festival Foundation Executive Director Kat Paye chats with Paul W about how according to a 2022 economic study done by Grand Valley State University, Festival Foundation events, such as the National Cherry Festival, generate more than $40 million dollars of economic activity in the Traverse City region and more than $170,000 in charitable donations from the Festival Foundation to local community organizations.

What a great season! What a great team! Our beloved Detroit Lions had a season for the ages, and we just can't get enough. We just had to have one more week of Detroit Lions football. What a great show this weekend, with superfans, super chefs, and even a former player stopping by to share the excitement.We start with our good friend Earl Bovia from Bay City Bills Bar & Grill, a Lions season ticket holder along with his wife Michelle, and a huge supporter of all things Bay City. He and Gonzo even went to a few games together this year, we recap a few of their favorite moments from this season.Gina Ferwerda is a chef, business owner, and published cookbook author based in the Silver Lake area. She shares her Defend the Den burger, which you can find in her cookbook "Meals from the Mitten" and that has been featured on the Rachel Ray show. Of course, she's also a lifelong fan.Our final guest was a delight to get to talk with and get a true insider's take on what it's like to be a Detroit Lion. Former guard Rob Sims joins us to talk about this season, the National Cherry Festival, a few of his favorite Michigan spots, and what he and his current business partner Calvin Johnson are up to now.

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey through the captivating state of Michigan as we unveil the top ten must-visit destinations for July 2023. Whether you're a local resident in search of new adventures or planning a visit to the state, this series is your ultimate guide to the most thrilling experiences that await you. Michigan's diverse offerings, from stunning lakeshores to vibrant urban centers, promise a plethora of activities for everyone to enjoy. So, are you ready to uncover the 10 Best Things To Do in Michigan in July 2023? Let's dive right in and embark on an unforgettable exploration of this remarkable state.1. Take a ferry ride to Mackinac Island2. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.3. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Munising)4. Isle Royal National Park5. Seney National Wildlife Refuge6. National Cherry Festival in Traverse City - 7/1 to 7/87. Marquette Blueberry Festival (Marquette) - Friday 7/288. Ann Arbor Art Fair (Ann Arbor) - 7/20 to 7/229. Traverse City Film Festival (Traverse City) - 7/26 to 7/3110. Charlevoix Venetian Festival (Charlevoix) - 7/15 to 7/22For the full breakdown of all of these events, including when and where to go, check out our feature article on OnlyInYourState: The 10 Best Things To Do In Michigan In July 2023.

In this podcast episode, Ryan Buck and Mark Wilson interview Kat Paye, CEO of the Festival Foundation in Traverse City. They discuss the role of the Festival Foundation and its various events, such as the National Cherry Festival and the Charity Ball Drop, in creating fun and supporting the community. Kat talks about the misconceptions surrounding the festival industry and emphasizes the Foundation's efforts to give back to the community through scholarships and donations to nonprofits. The conversation also touches on the challenges of organizing events and the experiences of the festival queen.The Pursuit Of... is a podcast from New Leonard Media

This is the Michigan Golf Live Radio May 20th edition featuring Traverse City Tourism In this edition of MGL Radio, we're showcasing golf, life, food, and fun in and around Traverse City, MI. You'll hear about the great golf at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Crystal Mountain, AGaMing Golf Resort, the National Cherry Festival, and much more! ---------------- MGL 24/7 Listener Hotline - 989-787-0193 - we want to hear from you! Subscribe to the MGL/FGN Podcast Watch our videos on YouTube  

The PitSpitters welcomed us for a great day in Traverse City.FIRST PITCH: Collegiate Summer League baseball is a foundational, important part of the baseball landscape, yet so many casual fans don't know what it's all about. Welcome to the best kept secret in the minors…Presented by Baseball Mapperhttps://twitter.com/baseballmapperbaseballmapper.com07:26 WHO'S ON FIRST: Hannah Bronkema joins us to talk her career, Pit Spitters and we play a little pepper. Follow Hannah: https://twitter.com/hebronkemaPresented Baseball Bucket List:https://baseballbucketlist.com/links/https://twitter.com/BaseballBucket23:35 FROM THE BLEACHERS: Turtle Creek stadium is among the best Collegiate Summer League parks you'll ever seen. And we had a great time on Princess Night.FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:https://twitter.com/TCPitSpittershttps://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/31:25 SHOW. ME. THE. MERCH: Pit Spitters: a great brand design with some great merchandise to match.  FOLLOW THE PIT SPITTERS:https://twitter.com/TCPitSpittershttps://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/Presented by the Baseball By Design podcasthttps://twitter.com/Count2Baseballhttps://linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign34:09 HOLLER AND A SWALLER: Scott McEntire is here and we, your intrepid reporters, explore all the Pit Spitters have to off by way of libations. Presented by The Hitter Sportshttps://twitter.com/TheHitterSports36:02  7TH INNING STRETCH: Kat Paye of the National Cherry Festival is here to give us a sneak peek of what will be an amazing event!Follow them:https://www.cherryfestival.org/https://twitter.com/cherryfestivalPresented by The Dad Hat Chronicles https://twitter.com/thedadhat216https://linktr.ee/TheDadHatChronicles50:28  RAIDERS OF THE LOST DIAMOND: We take a look at the Traverse City Dune Bears of the Frontier League.Produced by Andrew Nelsonhttps://twitter.com/NinesNorthPresented by Patrick Larsonhttps://twitter.com/patlarson154:36 CLOSING IT OUT: Did Jim find his princess on Princess Night?