18. Experience Cherry Picking
Experience Cherry Picking in Door County
Address: Various orchards across Door County, WI
Cost: Varies by orchard (typically charged by the pound)
Duration: 1-3 hours
Seasonality: Mid-July to mid-August
Description: Of all the cherry-centric activities in Door County, pick-your-own experiences may be the universal favorite. There’s nothing quite like spending a hot summer’s day in a cherry orchard—breeze in your hair, sun on your face—plucking perfectly ripe cherries from the trees and collecting them in a pail, dreaming of the pies, jams, sauces, drinks, and baked goods you can make with them later.
Where to Go Cherry Picking: Not all orchards and farms offer pick-your-own-fruit experiences, but they’re all still worth a visit to see beautiful countryside and farmscapes, peruse artisan goods at their farm markets, and enjoy some rustic farm fun. Here are a few orchards that do have pick-your-own offerings:
- Cherry Lane Orchards
- Robertson Orchards
- Paradise Farms Orchard
- Lautenbach's Orchard
- Meleddy Cherry Orchard
- Seaquist Orchard
- Choice Orchards
- Soren's Valhalla Orchards
- Alexander’s Cherry Orchard
- Kielar Akers Orchard
- Hyline Orchard
- Door County Fruit Connection
- Schartner’s Farm Market
Note: Be sure to check with individual orchards for their picking schedules and availability, as it can vary from year to year depending on weather conditions. Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water for a fun and safe cherry-picking adventure.
Experiencing cherry picking in Door County is a quintessential summer activity that combines the joy of outdoor exploration with the delicious reward of fresh, hand-picked cherries. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this adventure offers a sweet taste of Door County's agricultural heritage.
