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FRISKE ORCHARDS
Offers a variety of delicious fruit and farm activities. Indulge in a slice
of Grandma Friske’s pie.
10743 N US 31, Ellsworth, 231.599.2604, friske.comHALLSTEDT HOMESTEAD
This first-generation farming family is offering eight varieties of deli-
cious sweet cherries and guided U-pick tours. Check their Facebook
page for what is currently being picked and hours.
8227 N Matheson Road, Northport, 317.440.9273, hhcherries.netKING ORCHARDS
Offering fruit stands, farm markets and orchards, King Orchards
operates hundreds of acres of local fruits, specializing in tart cherries
used for making pie.
4620 N M-88, Central Lake, 231.544.6479; 986 US 31 S, Kewadin,
231.264.0715, kingorchards.comMCMANUS SOUTHVIEW ORCHARDS
Tarts, sweets and fresh-baked turnovers.
313 Garfield Road, Traverse City, 231.946.5867,
Facebook.com/McManusSouthviewOrchardsNORTH STAR ORGANICS
The Kobernik family welcomes you to their 20th year of pick-your-
own organic sweet and tart cherries.
1139 Forrester Road, Frankfort, 231.352.4865, northstarorganics.comRENNIE ORCHARDS
Family operated since 1938, Rennie Orchards grows 18 delightful
varieties of cherries.
11221 Munro Road, Williamsburg, 231.264.8387, rennieorchards.comROYAL FARMS
With a distinct focus on cherries and their health benefits, Royal
Farms is a great place to get your fix of Northern Michigan cherries.
Go wine tasting after you’re done in the orchard!
10445 N US 31, Ellsworth, 231.599.3222, royalfarmsinc.comSHOOKS FARM
104 years and still growing. Cherry pitter on site!
5833 Shooks Road, Central Lake, 231.544.6418,
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