As the Northwest Cherry Trail comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating one of the sweetest seasons of the year. The 2026 Northwest Cherry Trail wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible Portland businesses that made it happen!

🍒 ...@sugarpinedrivein
🍒 @katesicecream
🍒 @pinologelato
🍒 @icequeenpdx
🍒 @cornetcustard
🍒 @cloudcityicecream

Thanks for your innovation, your delicious concoctions, and for serving everyone one scoop at a time!

Now tell us: Which was your favorite stop on the Northwest Cherry Trail?

We have a cherry trail winner! 🏆🍒

Big congratulations to Alexa J. for being the ultimate winner!

Thank you to everyone who visited all the participating shops, enjoyed cherry-filled ice cream, and joined us along the Cherry Trail. This wouldn't have been possible ...without you!

Same time next year? 😉🍒

Sweet, savory and made for summer snacking. 🍒 These Cherry Caprese Skewers swap tomatoes for juicy Northwest cherries for a fresh, no-cook appetizer that is ready in minutes.

Ingredients:
🍒 24 dark sweet cherries, pitted
🧀 24 fresh mozzarella pearls
🌿 24 small fresh... basil leaves
🤎 Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
✨ Toothpicks or small wooden cocktail skewers

Instructions:
Thread one pitted sweet cherry, one small basil leaf and one mozzarella pearl onto each toothpick or cocktail skewer. Arrange the skewers on your favorite serving platter or slate board. If you are not serving them right away, cover lightly and store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze and enjoy.

They’re simple, fresh, bite-sized and perfect for BBQs, wine nights, summer parties or anytime you need an easy appetizer that looks extra cute on the table. 🍒🌿

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this cherry garcia mousse and savor the delicious flavors of a cherry summer.

🍒 Ingredients:
🥛 16 oz heavy whipping cream
🧀 8 oz mascarpone cheese
🍬 ½ cup powdered sugar
🍒 1½ cups fresh Northwest cherries
🍫 4 oz ...semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

How to make it ✨
🥛 Whip cream + mascarpone until soft peaks form
🍬 Add powdered sugar and whip until fluffy
🍒 Fold in cherries + chocolate
❄️ Chill for at least 1 hour
🍫 Try not to eat the whole bowl immediately

Your gut deserves a little summer sweetness. 🍒✨

Fresh Northwest cherries aren’t just juicy, snackable and peak-season delicious, they’re also a fiber-containing fruit that can be part of a gut-friendly lifestyle.

We’re breaking down why cherries are a feel-good fruit to... add to your routine, from their natural plant compounds to easy ways to enjoy them in smoothies, yogurt bowls, salads, snacks and more.

Swipe through for a little cherry-powered gut health goodness. 🍒

It’s officially the point in cherry season where we start panic-buying and asking ourselves: “How do we make this last forever?” 🍒😭

Luckily, we’ve got a few delicious solutions:

🥧 Cherry Vanilla Pie Filling
Perfect for cozy desserts long after summer ends
...
🫙 Quick Pickled Cherries
Sweet, tangy, and ridiculously good on snack boards and salads

🍯 Low Sugar Cherry Jam
Peak cherry flavor with less sugar and all the summer nostalgia

🌶️ Cherry Habanero Jam
Sweet heat that belongs on literally everything

Because future-you deserves to experience a sweet cherry moment in the middle of winter too ❤️

Head to our website for all the recipes before cherry season disappears 🍒

Does cooking Northwest cherries lower the nutritional benefits?

Are cherries too sugary for weightloss?

Do the benefits of cherries only apply to athletes?

Swipe through to learn the answers and debunk some popular cherry myths with us! 🍒

Cherry season, but make it extra refreshing. 🍒 This Cherry Agua Fresca is light, fruity, hydrating and perfect for sunny days, backyard hangs or a fresh non-alcoholic summer sip.

Ingredients:
🍒 1 lb fresh Northwest Cherries, pitted
🍋 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
🍬 1/4 ...cup sugar
💧 4 cups water
🧊 Ice, for serving
🍒 Fresh cherries, for garnish
🍋 Lime wedges, for garnish
🌿 Mint, for garnish

Instructions:
Add the cherries, lime juice, sugar and water to a blender. Blend until smooth, then pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any cherry pieces for a light, smooth drink. Serve over ice with a lime wedge, fresh mint and a cherry for garnish.

It’s sweet, tart, chilled and basically summer in a glass. 🍒✨ Save this one for BBQs, pool days, brunch or anytime you need a fresh cherry refresher.

It’s time to start thinking about preserving those Northwest cherries, because unfortunately, the season comes to an end at the end of this month.

Try this cherry simple syrup to keep the summer flavors going all year long! 🍒