CHERRY VALLEY — Cherry Fest has released the schedule for its 2026 event.
The festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the new city park in Cherry Valley.
It will begin with the recognition of the Citizen of the Year at 9 a.m., followed by a pet contest at 9:30 a.m.
Buddy Andrews will perform on the Cherry Fest stage at 10:30 a.m., followed by a live auction at noon. Jeff Eppes will perform at 1:30 p.m., with a cherry spitting contest set for 3 p.m. The headliner will be Aaron Headley, who will perform at 3:30 p.m.
Cherry Fest will also feature a Show & Shine Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Valve Cover Racing. Registration is from 9 to 11 a.m., with judging at 11:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 1:30 p.m. There will also be Valve Cover Racing from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration opens at 3 p.m., with best design voting also starting at 3 p.m. The race will begin at 4 p.m., with awards and door prizes at 5 p.m.
