Get ready for three days of cherry-filled fun as the 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival returns to downtown The Dalles from Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. With this year’s theme, “Cherry Land – A Sweet Celebration!”, the festival is serving up Candy Land vibes with a hometown twist. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Cherry Fest regular, this guide has everything you need to make the most of your weekend—including where to go, what to see, and when to show up.

The options are immense at this year’s Cherry Fest - and what about the who, what, when & where? And that parade, where do you go? No problem, CCCNews has you covered. To avoid a Cherry bomb, check out this survival guide for how to get the best out of the three-day Cherry Fest in TD starting on Friday, April 21.