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Senate Recognizes 100th Anniversary of the National Cherry Festival

Original title: RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL IN TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN

June 24, 2026

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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Oerating EngineersLocal No.3District 80 PAC$400-Oct 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official Congressional recognition of the National Cherry Festival's centennial, highlighting the cultural and agricultural significance of the event to the Grand Traverse region.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Grand Traverse region cherry growers

The festival honors their agricultural production and the region's status as a leader in tart cherry farming.

National Cherry Festival volunteers

They dedicate thousands of hours annually to sustain the festival's traditions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Summary

Senator Gary Peters formally recognized the 100th anniversary of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan. The statement honors the festival's history, its role in celebrating the region's cherry harvest, and the community members who sustain the tradition.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Cherry Festival?
It is an annual 8-day event in Traverse City, Michigan, that celebrates the region's cherry harvest and community spirit.
How long has the festival been running?
The festival held its inaugural event in 1926, marking its 100th anniversary in 2026.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official Congressional recognition of the National Cherry Festival's centennial, highlighting the cultural and agricultural significance of the event to the Grand Traverse region.

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Centennial Milestone

The document marks the 100th anniversary of an event that began in 1926, aligning with the 2026 date of the Congressional Record.

Connected Entities

personGerald FordU.S. President who served as grand marshal in 1975.Map →
personHerbert HooverU.S. President who attended the festival in 1929.Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficePublisher of the Congressional Record.Map →
personGary PetersU.S. Senator who introduced the recognition.Map →
personCalvin CoolidgeU.S. President who received a cherry pie in 1925.Map →
locationTraverse CityThe location of the festival.Map →
otherNational Cherry FestivalThe event being recognized for its 100th anniversary.Map →

Sources

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