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Cherry Festival: Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek PowWow
July 7, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Bayside Music Stage - Traverse City Open Space
Cherry Festival:
Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek PowWow
July 7, 2026 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bayside Music Stage - Traverse City Open Space
Vendors & PowWow Questions:
Ta'Shena Sams
Agenda
Gates Open: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Dancer Registration: 10:00am (Honarium - First 90 Dancers)
Grand Entry: 11:00am
PowWow: 11:00am - 2:00pm
MC: Aaron Chivis
Arena Director: Leroy Shenoskey
Head Veteran: Post 120
Head Dancers: Tom Peters & Vanessa Schocko
Host Drum: Dusty Bear (Honarium for Show-up Drums)
Wiigwaasmin Pageant
Sponsored by the Oginiiaande Kwewok
Please see Wiigwaasmin table & register before Grand Entry
Wiigwaasmin Warrior: Ages 5-16
Little Miss Wiigwaasmin: Ages 5-9
Miss Wiigwaasmin: Ages 10-16
- Dish (Cherry Dish)
- Dance
- Public Speaking
- Crowning