Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Saturday, June fourteenth, twenty twenty-five.If you’re waking up early, there’s already plenty stirring in our lakeside city. How about casting a line or watching others battle the river? The eighth annual Cheese Cup Fly Fishing Tournament is underway as we speak, helping raise funds for Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan. Meanwhile, the total archery challenge continues—now in its second day—drawing nearly three thousand participants from across the country. Over at the kennel club, the Grand Traverse Kennel Club’s Cherry Capital Classic Dog Show is getting started. A weekend-long event showcasing some of the region’s most impressive dogs and skilled handlers, for those who love a little friendly competition and plenty of puppy love.If you’re looking for something for the whole family, today is a perfect day to get the kids outside. Kid’s Free Fishing Day kicks off at nine in the morning, welcoming young anglers, accompanied by an adult, to try their luck—no license required. If you’re up north near Glen Arbor, you can catch the Kodak Quartet at the Musicians-in-Residence program, filling the morning air with classical sounds during the Sunrise Sounds performance at Inn and Trail Gourmet.For the art lovers, “Layers of Joy” is wrapping up its run today at the Higher Art Gallery. Stop by to catch oil painter Cathy Engberg’s vibrant, joyful canvases and Kathleen Kvern’s layered abstract constructions made from recycled cardboard and encaustic. The gallery opens at eleven, and it’s your last chance to see this dynamic exhibit before it moves on.At noon, patriotism takes center stage with the Flag Day Celebration over at the city employee parking lot on 400 Boardman Avenue. Expect live music, family-friendly activities, and plenty of red, white, and blue from noon until three in the afternoon.As evening rolls around, prepare your taste buds for a feast of cheesy goodness at Turtle Creek Stadium—the Michigan Mac & Cheese Festival is back! From five to ten tonight, enjoy live classic rock from Knee Deep, a mac and cheese eating contest, a Dad Dance Crew, and even a world record flip cup attempt. Young cheese fans, under age thirteen, could be chosen as the honorary Kid Judge, tasting the best mac and cheese from local vendors and helping decide who takes home the title of Michigan’s Best Mac & Cheese.Whether you’re casting a line, cheering on archers and dogs, exploring art, celebrating our flag, or indulging at a food festival, there’s something for everyone in Traverse City today. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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