EARLY JULY

Cherry Picking at Cider Hill Farm

There’s nothing quite like wandering through a cherry orchard in full swing, plucking jewel-toned fruit right from the tree. Whether you crave something sugary and crisp or you’re dreaming of baking the perfect tart cherry pie, our cherry trees are filled with fresh fruit.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Cherry Picking Dates

Cherry trees produce ripe berries in early July. Our trees are still young so expect every season to get even cherri-er!

GENERAL DATES
Sweet and tart cherry picking starts and ends in early July.

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS

Cherry picking tickets may be purchased online 24- 72 hours in advance or upon arrival at the farm. View the TODAY page to see if picking is open prior to coming to the farm. Sometimes orchards are closed to let more fruit ripen.

TODAY ON THE FARM

TICKET OPTIONS

Pricing

Tickets are posted online 48 hours prior as we monitor the orchards and fruit.

2026 PRICING

Adult/Child Ticket - Includes entry into the field and 1 quart of cherry picking. Pricing TBA.
Child Ages 3-6 - Includes entry into the field and 1 pint of cherry picking. Pricing TBA.
Family Pack - Includes entry into the field for up to 4 people and 4 quarts of cherry picking. Pricing TBA.

Anyone ages 3+ entering the fields requires a ticket even if you are not picking fruit. Personal picking containers are prohibited. Pricing subject to change.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Planting Cherries

In 2021, Cider Hill Farm's field crew hand-planted 600 sweet cherry trees. You can see here the true story behind New England land full of rocks and boulders. Once the trees were set, then irrigation and drainage were completed. Now, in 2026, these trees are finally ready to harvest.

Meet Our Cherries - Sweet, Tart, and Tempting to Pick!

CHELAN

The Early Rise

The Chelan is the first sweet cherry to ripen for the summer season. With each bite, you’ll get a rush of this berry’s rich taste and dark red color.

REGINA

The European Sweetheart

This international fruit comes from Germany and is our late-season cherry. While cherries can be prone to cracking, this fruit has thicker skin, making it more resistant to these cracks. Every bite gives a rush of sweet, tart, and rich flavors.

BLACK PEARL

Deep, Dark, and Delicious

Black Pearl cherries offer an intense, sweet flavor in a small, glossy black package. They're perfect for those who love rich, concentrated cherry tastes.

RAINIER

Golden Sweetness

Rainier strays away from the cherry pack, with a golden yellow and rose color. With a sugary-sweet taste, these cherries are ready to pick during the peak of the summer season.

JUBILEUM

Rich, Dark, and Versatile

A Hungarian variety that walks the line between sweet and tart, Jubileum is perfect for eating fresh or turning into something delicious in the kitchen.

MONTMORENCY

The Pie - Maker's Favorite

America’s most popular tart cherry, Montmorency, is a must for baking, preserving, and juicing. If you're here to pick for pies, this is your tree.

Cherry Picking FAQs

As we prepare for this year’s harvest, here are some of the questions we’re asked most often.

IS IT RIPE?

Cherries do not continue to ripen after picked so only pick the ripest, darkest red sweet cherries and reddest sour cherries.

Weekday CHERRY PICKing

The best way to see is to visit our TODAY page on Sunday evenings where we'll post the upcoming week's availability and online tickets.

TYPICAL ChERRY SEASON LENGTH

With 11 varieties of blueberries, blueberry picking season on the farm beginning the first week of July and ends the first week of September.

KEEPING UP ON THE CHERRY SEASON

Mother Nature rules and the berries follow! It's best to plan ahead:

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HAYRIDES

As a working farm, hayrides are available only on festival and fall weekends as well as transportation to and from orchards that are too far to walk.

PHOTOGRAPHERS & MINI SESSIONS

For those who wish to use the cherry orchards for personal or business use, tickets are required. Orchards close promptly at 5:30 pm.

See you in the cherry orchards!