It may only be February, but planning for this year’s Northwest Cherry Festival is in full swing. The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Farquharson says planning sessions have been on-going for the last three months. She says this year’s theme will be “Highway to Cherrytown,” tying in with the 100th anniversary of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Farquharson adds by having the Festival theme tie into the highway, the event will be promoted by the state as it publicizes the anniversary celebration for the road. The Northwest Cherry Festival will take place from April 22-24, and applications for the April 23 parade are available at thedalleschamber.com.