WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — The 37th-annual Whitehouse Cherry Fest kicks off Thursday for a weekend of fun and, of course, cherries!
The festivities kick off with Military Appreciation night on Thursday to honor the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy that happened on the same day in 1944.
The private event will be held in the Beer Garden at the Whitehouse Village Park from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets are $25 or $40 for two tickets. All tickets are $25 at the door.
Those who wish to attend must be 18 or older.
The fun continues all weekend with amusement rides, flea markets, food, a beer and wine garden, live entertainment, a fireworks show and more.
There will also be a parade that starts at 1 p.m. and a cherry pie eating contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Admission and parking for the Cherry Fest is free.
Cherry Fest Hours:
- Thursday, June 6 - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday, June 7 - 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, June 8 - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Wristband prices and ride times:
- Thursday, June 6 - $16
- Friday, June 7 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - $12 kids special
- 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. - $20
- Saturday, June 8 - 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. - $20
With dry days ahead, there couldn't be better weather on tap for the Cherry Fest.
