July 10, 2002
Cherry Festival crowds partake in sweet events
Herald photos by Garret Leiva
Joe Chasney, pictured, juggles objects with Joel Tacey in between performances at the Open Space during the 76th annual National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Chasney performs what he calls “dangerous comedy juggling” while Tacey entertains the masses with juggling and stilt-walking.
Music, food, contests all part of entertainment mix
Jeff Sharp, 14, of Traverse City puts one foot in front of the other, or way to the side, as he carefully climbs to the top of a rock wall.
A young participant follows the silent lead of Harpo Chap, played by Michael Lee, as they entertain a crowd gathered around them at the Open Space.
Young anglers enjoy a chance to hook a big one at the Children’s Fishing Pond. Fish caught at the pond are cooled and donated to the Clinch Park Zoo.
Elk Rapids band Still at Large plays Monday during the neXt 2Y Teen Night at the Open Space. The evening of entertainment also featured the musical sounds of Blisstripp and Brian Schram, along with a lip sync competition for teens.
Elk Rapids band Still at Large plays Monday during the neXt 2Y Teen Night at the Open Space. The evening of entertainment also featured the musical sounds of Blisstripp and Brian Schram, along with a lip sync competition for teens.
Reining National Cherry Festival Queen Kelsey Hewitt dives face first into her plate as she competes in a cherry pie eating contest against her court of 2002 queen candidates.