Food and Fun for All Ages at Jacksonport’s Cherry Fest

A young penny hunter at the 2015 Cherry Festival in Jacksonport. Photo by Len Villano.

Come to Lakeside Park, Hwy. 57, in Jacksonport for the 22nd Annual Cherry Fest on Aug. 6, 7 am – 4 pm. The day is packed with fun for the whole family. Savor the great food including fresh cherries, cherry brats and cherry hamburgers as well as an assortment of cherry desserts. Stroll through the Juried Arts & Crafts Fair or experience a horse-drawn wagon ride. Live music will be played throughout the day under the big tent. Enjoy the third annual Car Show on display at the Erskine Rest Area from 8 am to 2 pm; the People’s Choice Award will be given out at 3 pm. There will also be a JHS Raffle with wonderful prizes, and a Penny Hunt on the beach for younger children ages 3 to 8 years old. Take a step back in time and tour the Root Cellar in the Erskine Rest Area or check out Jacksonport Family memorabilia. The Loritz and Cote Cabins will be open for tours just south of town on Hwy. 57.