RAIN OR SHINE!- Our Festival is OPEN!
PARADE IS ON! CHICKEN BBQ IS ON!
WHITEHOUSE CHERRY FEST
JUNE 11-13, 2026
CELEBRATING 43 YEARS!
Whitehouse Welcomes You! We Provide Free Parking
& Free Admission to the Fest!
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Presented by
Adventure Spirits Distilling is a veteran-owned distillery in Whitehouse, Ohio, located in a historic former bank building, offering tours, a craft cocktail lounge, and bottle sales of its spirits, including bourbon and rye. Founded by retired Air Force veteran Joe Carter, it focuses on an authentic, hands-on distilling experience with locally sourced grains, aiming to replicate the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience in Ohio. The distillery features a Barrel of the Month Club and supports local artists and non-profits
The Anthony Wayne Community Chamber of Commerce is Proud to Support our
Our 2026 Non-Profit Cherry Fest Beneficiary Partner: Task Force 20
They will host and present the Military Night this year at Cherry Fest!
Thursday, June 11th from 6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Task Force 20 was founded in 2016 by Army Veteran and 1998 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School Jason Graven. Jason enlisted in the Army two weeks after 9/11 as Military Police and was part of the initial invasion force in Iraq in March 2003.
Also involved with the organization are Dave and Lauren Gedman. Dave served 12 years in the active-duty Army with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Dave enlisted in the Army immediately after graduating from Anthony Wayne High School in 1999 and later married 2002 Anthony Wayne High School graduate Lauren Christian.
To-date, Task Force 20 has assisted roughly 150 veterans with paid-in-full one-year gym memberships, personal training, and camaraderie building events.
The organization hosts a free lunch for Vietnam era Veterans at the Whitehouse American Legion and the Operation: Stronger Together 5k and Gaven A. Smith Veteran Resource Fair also in Whitehouse.”
Sponsoring the Cherry Festival boosts brand visibility by placing your business directly in front of engaged, local audiences. It builds goodwill and strengthens your reputation as a community-focused brand that supports local culture and connection. Plus, it opens the door to powerful word-of-mouth marketing and future customer loyalty.
Whitehouse Cherry Fest parade! Presented by
Saturday, June 13th at 1 pm
Grand Marshals
Rich Snyder and Tom Vincent!
Cherry Fest Schedule of Events
Pavilion Entertainment
Sponsored by
Thursday, June 11th
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Festival Hours
6:00 p.m.- Opening Ceremonies @ Park Pavilion
6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.- Military Night | Beer+ Wine Garden with entertainment-Tickets required
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Amusement Rides + Food Open
7:00 p.m. - Royalty Crowning @ Park Pavilion
8:00 p.m. - Turner Martial Arts @ Park Pavilion
MILITARY NIGHT MAIN STAGE BANDS:
6:30- 10:00 : Baja Fog
Friday, June 12th
12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Festival Hours
12:00 p.m.- Dusk: Street Vendors open
1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Amusement Rides Open
6:30 p.m. Cherry Pie Dessert Contest Entries- Park Shelter House
1:00 pm - 8:30 pm PAVILION STAGE BANDS:
1:00 pm - Jon Breyfogle
3:00 pm - Terry & Charlie
5:00 pm - The Ben DeLong Band
7:00 pm - The JT Hayden Band
4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. : New Beer Garden Hours
MAIN STAGE BANDS:
4:00pm : HIT & RUN
7:00PM : Skittle Bots
Saturday, June 13th
9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Festival Hours
Famous Whitehouse Fire Department Chicken BBQ -serving starts at 12:00 p.m.- while supplies last!
9:00 a.m.-Dusk Street Vendors open
11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Whitehouse Historical Society Log Cabin Tours at corner of Shepler, Lenderson and Providence streets.
12:00 p.m.-Until Sold Out Whitehouse Fireman's Association Chicken BBQ at shelter house in park
12:00 p.m.- Amusement Rides Open
1:00 p.m.- 43nd Cherry Fest Parade presented by
Price Pro
2:00 p.m. - Pie Eating Contest at Park Pavilion
12:00 Noon - 7:30 pm PAVILION STAGE BANDS:
12:00 Noon - Jackson
3:00pm - The Shutters Trio
5:00pm - Kaiden Chase
6:00pm - Vinyl On Tap
2:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. : New Beer Garden Hours
MAIN STAGE BANDS:
2:00pm : Strawberry Kush
4:00pm : EZ Pickenz
7:00pm :Distant Cousinz
It's our 43nd Anniversary Cherry Fest.
The Cherry Dessert Contest!
Friday, June 12th 6:30 p.m.-Judging Begins
Dessert Entry Drop off Time by 6:15 p.m.
Whitehouse Park Shelter House
Welcome to Whitehouse, Ohio, USA
Whitehouse Historical Society
Log Home Tours
Saturday, June 14th the Whitehouse Historical Society will open its log home from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Providence, Shepler and Texas streets, the 1840s log home is stocked with memorabilia and furnishings from the past.
The Delicious and Famous Whitehouse Fireman's Association Chicken BBQ!
Saturday, June 13th
Park shelter house
Serving begins at 12:00 p.m. until sold out!
Get ready for the kick off to the best summer ever.
Woods Midway Entertainment Amusement Rides is back with affordable wristband specials with a clean, safe, and family-friendly rides and attractions for all ages. Over 15+ large rides and attractions will be featured this year.
Credit cards and cash accepted for wristband sales.
WRISTBAND VALUE SPECIALS:
THURSDAY 6PM-10PM-$20
FRIDAY 1PM-10:30PM- $25
SATURDAY 12PM-10:30PM-$25
Become Royalty and represent our Community
Applications are now open for the 2026 Whitehouse Cherry Fest Royalty Pageants!
*Deadline for the entry is 11:59 pm Friday, June 5th, 2026.
*NEW THIS YEAR - Mandatory personal interviews with the judges will be Sunday, June 7th, starting at 1:00 pm at the American Legion Post 384 on Providence St.
*Crowning will be on Thursday June 11, following the festival's opening ceremonies.
Check out these great options to participate and be part of the 2026 festival!
Business & Organizations'
Vendor Exhibitor Spots
$100-$200 range
Many spots to choose from with maximum exposure at the festival over 2 days!
Choose your own spot that works for your budget!
Parade Participant
Saturday, June 13, 2026 @1pm
Line-up at 11:45 am
Registration OPEN
Show your community spirit.
Vehicles, marching units, sport groups and bands welcome!
Cherry Fest Crowning
Thursday, June 11, 2026 @7pm
Whitehouse Park Pavilion
Volunteer &
Give Back To Your Community
Serve Cherry Pie
Sell Tickets and Check ID's
(21 and older)
Secure barricades and festival perimeters