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Cherries are ripe and ready for picking, but how many might that be?

Click the link below and submit a guess for how many Northwest Cherries are growing on the cherry tree for a chance to win the ultimate Northwest cherry prize pack!

The person with the closest guess will take home the grand prize, and 24 other winners will receive a variety of cherry prizes just for participating.

Contest ends July 10.

Welcome to the home of the world famous Northwest Cherries.

ย This site is the main source for all of the latest news and information about sweet cherriesย from the Northwest including: health information, recipe ideas, tips on freezing, canning and drying, as well as information about the famous growing region located in the great Northwest. More than 2,500 growers in the Northwest work tirelessly throughout the year to bring to you the largest, sweetest, freshest, highest quality sweet cherriesย available.

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Swipe through and make a Steak and Arugula Salad with Cherries and Almonds!

Fresh, flavorful, satisfying, and fancy enough to impress people without actually being difficult

Save this recipe for your next summer dinner โ†“

๐Ÿฅ— For The Salad:
๐Ÿฅฌ 1 bag fresh baby ...arugula
๐Ÿ’ 1 cup Rainier cherries, pitted + halved
๐Ÿฅฉ 1 pound steak fillets or hanger steak
๐Ÿซ’ 2 tbsp olive oil
๐ŸŒฐ ยฝ cup almonds, roughly chopped
๐Ÿง€ 4 oz crumbled blue cheese
๐Ÿง… ยฝ red onion, thinly sliced

๐Ÿ’ For The Cherry Lime Dressing:
๐Ÿ’ 1ยฝ cups dark sweet cherries, pitted
๐Ÿท โ…“ cup red wine vinegar
๐Ÿง… ยผ red onion, diced
๐Ÿง„ 2 cloves garlic
๐Ÿฏ 3 tbsp honey
๐Ÿฅ„ 2 tsp dijon mustard
๐Ÿง‚ Salt + pepper
๐Ÿซ’ ยผ cup olive oil

How to make it โœจ
๐Ÿฅฉ Season and sear steak until cooked to your liking
๐Ÿฅ— Layer arugula, cherries, almonds, blue cheese, and onion in a bowl
๐Ÿ’ Blend dressing ingredients until smooth
โœจ Slice steak, add on top, drizzle dressing, and enjoy

This year, weโ€™re proud to celebrate the incredible women who help make the Northwest cherry industry thrive. ๐Ÿ’โค๏ธ

From tending orchards and leading family farms to driving innovation, sustainability, and the next generation of agriculture, women farmers play a vital role in ...bringing Northwest cherries from the orchard to tables around the world. Their passion, resilience, and dedication strengthen our industry every single season.

As we recognize the International Year of the Woman Farmer, weโ€™d like to shine a spotlight on just a few of the remarkable women who helped make this video possible and who represent the heart of Northwest cherry growing.

Thank you to all the women growers for your hard work, leadership, and commitment to growing some of the worldโ€™s finest cherries. Your impact reaches far beyond the orchard, inspiring future generations and helping ensure a strong future for agriculture.

Hereโ€™s to celebrating the women growing the future of Northwest cherries. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’

Me eating cherries at 10pm pretending itโ€™s โ€œfor wellness reasonsโ€ ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ˜Œโœจ

But actuallyโ€ฆ cherries naturally contain melatonin, which can help support sleep.

So if you catch me standing in front of the fridge with a bowl of Northwest cherries before bed, just know Iโ€™m ...prioritizing my health.

Sweet dreams are made of cherries. โค๏ธ

Poolside snack ranking this summer ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ–๏ธโœจ

Northwest cherries = undefeated

โœ”๏ธ Sweet and refreshing
โœ”๏ธ Easy to grab between swims
โœ”๏ธ Taste extra good ice cold
โœ”๏ธ No melting mess like popsicles
โœ”๏ธ Basically summer in a bowl

Bonus ...points if you freeze them first for the ultimate hot-day snack โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’

Sitting by the pool on a warm summer day with a cold bowl of cherries might be one of lifeโ€™s greatest little joys โค๏ธ

Your summer drinks just found their main character ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฅคโœจ

Northwest cherries bring the perfect sweet-tart flavor to everything from mocktails and smoothies to cocktails that taste like summer in a glass.

Bonus? Theyโ€™re bringing antioxidants, natural sweetness, and serious ...โ€œwaitโ€ฆ this is actually so goodโ€ energy too.

Because letโ€™s be honest, your drinks deserve better than being boring this summer.

Cherry margarita?
Cherry lemonade?
Cherry smoothie?
Yes. Yes. And yes.

Tap the link in bio for cherry drink recipes worth obsessing over ๐Ÿ’

โœจ๐Ÿ’DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE ULTIMATE NORTHWEST CHERRY SEASON GIVEAWAYโœจ๐Ÿ’

Do you want to win the ultimate cherry prize this season? Guess how many cherries are on this tree and you can win!

ONE lucky winner - the one closest to the correct number of cherries on the ...cherry tree - will win fun cherry filled prizes like a 20lb box of fresh dark, sweet and rainier cherries, Bing Beverage pack, two jars of the cocktail cherries, a Chukar Cherries package, jar of cherry jam and SO MUCH more! Prizes include goodies from:
๐Ÿ’ Northwest Cherries (@northwestcherries)
๐Ÿ’ Chukar Cherries (@chukarcherries)
๐Ÿ’ Bing Beverage (@bingbeverage)
๐Ÿ’ Oregon Fruit Company (@oregonfruit)
๐Ÿ’ Packer Orchards (@packerorchards)
๐Ÿ’ Northwest Wild Foods (@nwwildfoods)
๐Ÿ’ Washington Fruit Place (@washingtonfruitplace)

BUT THATโ€™S NOT ALL!

24 other winners will receive a variety of cherry prizes just for participating!

Head to the link in our bio to enter the giveaway today! Entries end July 10th!

Red, white, blue... and cherries too ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ

As America celebrates 250 years this summer, weโ€™re celebrating the sweet traditions that make this season unforgettable - backyard BBQs, fireworks, family gatherings, and Northwest cherries making an appearance in every festive ...spread

Cherry pie?
Snack boards?
Patriotic fruit platters?
Cherry-topped desserts that disappear before the fireworks even start?

Thatโ€™s what summer memories are made of โค๏ธ

Show us your red, white, and juicy creations this Fourth of July and tag us for a chance to be featured ๐Ÿ’

Some things just belong together ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Sunny afternoons
Picnic blankets on the grass
A table full of summer favorites
And a bowl of fresh Northwest cherries right in the middle of it all โค๏ธ

As America celebrates 250 years, weโ€™re celebrating the timeless ...traditions that make summers feel unforgettable.

Because honestly? It wouldnโ€™t feel like summer without cherries ๐Ÿ’

250 years later and some things are still timelessly sweet ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

This summer, as America celebrates 250 years, weโ€™re celebrating the little traditions that never go out of style - backyard BBQs, fireworks, gathering with the people you love... and a big bowl of fresh Northwest ...cherries on the table

Because some summer favorites deserve a permanent place in the celebration โค๏ธ

Savor a sweet cherry moment this Fourth of July ๐Ÿ’