San Leandro Cherry Festival
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024
Parade from 10 AM - 11 AM
Festival from 11 AM - 6 PM
Located on W. Estudillo Ave in
Historic Downtown San Leandro
The San Leandro Cherry Festival is a long-standing San Leandro tradition celebrating our past, present and future! The first Cherry Festival was held in 1909. Many things have changed over the years but one thing that remains the same is the strong sense of community identity and pride the Cherry Festival brings to the San Leandro community!
2024 Cherry Festival Volunteer Sign Up
2024 Mainstage Lineup
Eric Rangèl & Orquesta Amèrica
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Big Blu Soul Revue
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Eddie 9V
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cherry Pie Baking Contest
TRADITIONAL PIE CATEGORY
Pie must consist of a pie crust filled with cherries and topped with a lattice crust or regular pie crust top.
NON-TRADITIONAL PIE CATEGORY
Pie MUST consist of a variation of cherry filling and crust. Toppings, fillings, and crusts may vary.
YOUTH PIE CATEGORY
Kids ages 13 and younger are invited to compete with a homemade traditional or non-traditional cherry pie.
- Pie must be homemade, both filling and crust and in a non-returnable baking dish.
- Bring your pie, pie recipe (on a 3 x 5 inch index card) and complete this entry form.
- Pie must be turned in between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM on June 1st, 2024 to the Pie Contest Booth. No late entries accepted.
Cherry Pie Eating Contest
Do you have what it takes to be crowned the Cherry Pie Eating Champion? Enter our Cherry Pie Eating Contest at the San Leandro Cherry Festival on Saturday, June 1st, and show off your pie-eating prowess! Whether you're a speed eater or just love the taste of cherry pie, this contest is for you. Sign up now for a chance to win an amazing prize and, of course, bragging rights as the ultimate cherry pie champion!
Photo of Latu Fanaika, who made history on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 as San Leandro's FIRST Pie Eating Champion!
2023 Contest Winners
2023 Cherry Pie Baking Contest
TRADITIONAL PIE CATEGORY
Best of Show - Dr. Corey Blanchette
1st Place - Natasha Koering
2nd Place - Susan Sequeira
3rd Place - Norman L. Chen
NON-TRADITIONAL PIE CATEGORY
1st Place - Cindy Barreto
2nd Place - Meredith Mansfield
3rd Place - Caitlin Bernstine
YOUTH PIE CATEGORY
1st Place - Laynah D’Angelo
2023 Cherry Parade Winners
San Leandro Spirit Award - San Leandro Crusaders Youth Cheer & Football
Cherry Parade Award - Falun Buddha Study Association
Creativity Award - B’ Dazzled Dancers
Youthful Spirit Award - DC Dance Center
Musical Award - Destined 2 Dance Studio
School Award - Assumption School San Leandro
Judge’s Choice Award - Yu Ming Charter K-8 School and Broadmoor Preschool
Association/Organization Award - San Leandro Crusaders Youth Cheer & Football
Best Float Award - San Leandro Crusaders Youth Cheer & Football
Business Award - Service Opportunity for Seniors Meals on Wheels
2024 Cherry Festival Classic Car Show
Application Deadline: May 18th
Sign up to be a part of the Second Annual San Leandro Cherry Festival Classic Car Show! The show is open to vehicles from 1980 and older. Visit the link below for more information and to register.
2024 Cherry Festival Participant Applications
Application Deadline: January 31st
Applications for the San Leandro Cherry Festival have CLOSED. For questions about how to be a future vendor or to follow up on a current application, please email cherryfest@downtownsanleandro.com
2024 Cherry Festival Parade Applications
Application Deadline: March 29th
Join us on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Downtown San Leandro for our highly anticipated, annual Cherry Festival and Parade!