CHERRY VALLEY — It’s Cherry Fest weekend.
The 2026 Cherry Fest will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday in Cherry Valley with the recognition of the Citizen of the Year.
That will be followed by a pet contest at 9:30 a.m. and live music by Buddy Andrews at 10:30 a.m., Jeff Epps at 1:30 p.m. and Aaron Headley at 3:30 p.m.
There will also be a live auction from noon to 1:30 p.m. and a cherry spitting contest at 3 p.m.
Admission is free.
Cherry Fest will also feature a Show & Shine car show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with judging at 11:30 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. All classic cars and trucks of any make and model are welcome.
There will also be valve cover racing from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with best design votes also at 3 p.m. The race begins at 4 p.m. with awards at 5 p.m.
More information is available on the Cherry Fest Facebook page.
