Stars, Stripes & Cherry Skies - A VIP Experience
Schedule
Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Delamar Traverse City | Traverse City, MI
About this Event
Celebrate two iconic American milestones from the best seats in Traverse City. Join us on July 4th and 5th for Stars, Stripes & Cherry Skies, an elevated VIP airshow experience honoring the National Cherry Festival’s 100th Anniversary and America’s 250th birthday.
Set along the waterfront lawn and terrace at Delamar Traverse City, guests will enjoy front-row views of the airshow alongside an indulgent all-American buffet curated by our culinary team. From lobster rolls and Wagyu smash burgers to Michigan sweet corn, cherry-inspired desserts, and festive summer favorites, the afternoon blends nostalgic Americana with the elevated hospitality of Delamar.
Doors open at 12:00pm with buffet service from 1:00pm–2:30pm. Cocktail and beverage service will be available tableside throughout the event.
Tickets are $125 per person plus fees and include buffet access and reserved VIP airshow viewing.
Space is limited. Celebrate summer, cherries, and country from Traverse City’s most spectacular waterfront setting.
DELAMAR TRAVERSE CITY
presents
STARS, STRIPES & CHERRY SKIES
A VIP Airshow Experience
National Cherry Festival Centennial Celebration
July 4 – 5, 2026 | Waterfront Lawn & Terrace
$125 per person, plus fees| Buffet Service
Doors open at 12:00pm, Buffet Service 1:00pm-2:30pm
TO START
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Lakeside Lemonade Stand
Classic & Sparkling Agua Fresca · Freshly Squeezed Lemonade · Northern Michigan Cherry Lemonade
Crudité Garden Basket
Heirloom Vegetables · House-Made Buttermilk Ranch · Smoked Jalapeño Hummus
Classic Deviled Eggs
Farm Egg · Dijon & Whole-Grain Mustard · Fresh Chive · Smoked Paprika
Lobster Rolls — New England Style
Chilled Butter-Poached Maine Lobster · Brioche Buns · Old Bay Aioli · Pickled Celery
FROM THE GRILL
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Wagyu Smash Burgers
Double Stacked · American Cheese· Grilled Onions · Martin’s Potato Bun · Comeback Sauce
The Heritage Hot Dog
Wagyu Beef Franks · Grilled Brioche Bun · Toppings Bar: House Sauerkraut · Pickled Sport Peppers · Celery Salt · Stone-Ground Mustard · Michigan Cherry Relish · Smoked Bacon & Cheddar
Buttermilk Brined Grilled Chicken
Overnight Buttermilk Brine · Breast, Thigh & Leg · Smoky Maple & Whole-Grain Mustard Glaze · Fresh Herb Finish
Grilled Michigan Sweet Corn
Herb Butter · Cotija · Smoked Paprika · Lime
THE PICNIC TABLE
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Loaded Potato Salad
Yukon Gold Potatoes · Crispy Bacon · Chives · Whole-Grain Mustard Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Peach Panzanella
Sourdough Croutons · Burrata · Fresh Basil · Aged Balsamic
Northern Michigan Cherry Coleslaw
Napa Cabbage · Dried Tart Cherries · Toasted Almonds · Apple Cider Dressing
Cast-Iron Baked Beans
Smoked Brisket · Pure Michigan Maple · Bourbon · House-Cured Pork Belly
Corn Bread Skillet
Jalapeño & Honey Butter · Fleur de Sel
ALL-AMERICAN SWEETS
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Traverse City Cherry Pie
Tart Cherry Filling · Butter Crust · Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Almond Cake with Brandy Cherry Compote
Moist Almond Sponge · Warm Traverse City Tart Cherry & Brandy Compote · Toasted Almond Crumble
Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Fudge Brownie · Dark Chocolate Ganache · Tart Cherry Preserve · Fleur de Sel
House-Made Cherry Pop Tart
Buttery Hand-Laminated Pastry · Traverse City Tart Cherry Jam · Cherry Vanilla Glaze · Festive Sprinkles
Cocktail & beverage service available tableside. Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions.
Proudly celebrating 100 years of the National Cherry Festival
delamartc.com | Traverse City, Michigan
Where is it happening?
Delamar Traverse City, 615 East Front Street, Traverse City, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 135.23







