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.
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โจ๐DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE ULTIMATE NORTHWEST CHERRY SEASON GIVEAWAYโจ๐
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:
๐ Northwest Cherries (@northwestcherries)
๐ Chukar Cherries (@chukarcherries)
๐ Bing Beverage (@bingbeverage)
๐ Oregon Fruit Company (@oregonfruit)
๐ Packer Orchards (@packerorchards)
๐ Northwest Wild Foods (@nwwildfoods)
๐ Washington Fruit Place (@washingtonfruitplace)
BUT THATโS 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 ๐๐บ๐ธโจ
As America celebrates 250 years this summer, weโre 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?
Thatโs what summer memories are made of โค๏ธ
Show us your red, white, and juicy creations this Fourth of July and tag us for a chance to be featured ๐
Some things just belong together ๐๐บ๐ธ
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 โค๏ธ
As America celebrates 250 years, weโre celebrating the timeless ...traditions that make summers feel unforgettable.
Because honestly? It wouldnโt feel like summer without cherries ๐
250 years later and some things are still timelessly sweet ๐๐บ๐ธ
This summer, as America celebrates 250 years, weโre 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 โค๏ธ
Savor a sweet cherry moment this Fourth of July ๐
This Fourth of July, weโre bringing something bold to the BBQ ๐๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ
In honor of Americaโs 250th celebration, it only feels right to celebrate one of summerโs sweetest American-grown staples: Northwest cherries
This smoky-sweet cherry BBQ sauce is the kind of thing... that disappears fast at cookouts โ rich cherries, smoky chipotle, brown sugar, garlic, and just the right amount of heat
Perfect on:
๐ burgers
๐ grilled chicken
๐ญ hot dogs
๐ฅฉ ribs
โฆand honestly? straight off the spoon
Because nothing says summer in America quite like backyard BBQs, fireworks, and fresh Northwest cherries โค๏ธ
Save this recipe for your holiday cookout โ
๐ Cherry BBQ Sauce ๐
โข 3ยฝ cups Northwest cherries, pitted
โข ยพ cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar
โข ยผ cup pureed chipotle peppers in adobo
โข โ
cup chili sauce
โข 1 small sweet onion, chopped
โข 3 cloves garlic
โข 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
โข 1ยฝ tbsp Dijon mustard
โข 1 tbsp butter
โข 1 tsp mesquite liquid smoke
โข 1 tsp smoked paprika
โข Sea salt + black pepper
Blend until smooth, then simmer low for 15โ25 minutes until thickened
Savor a sweet cherry moment this summer ๐
๐ Welcome to the Northwest Cherry Trail! ๐ฆ
This July, weโre celebrating fresh Northwest cherry season one scoop at a time with a sweet Portland ice cream crawl featuring limited-edition cherry specials from some incredible local shops.
All month long, you can visit ...participating locations, taste how each shop is showcasing Northwest cherries, and collect stamps along the way. Complete the trail for a small prize and a chance to win a grand prize!
Participating shops include:
๐ @sugarpinedrivein
๐ @katesicecream
๐ @pinologelato
๐ @icequeenpdx
๐ @cornetcustard
๐ @cloudcityicecream
Grab your postcard, follow the trail, and explore Portland through cherry-filled scoops, cones, cups, and frozen treats. Whoโs ready to go cherry chasing? ๐๐ #NWCherryTrail
Long matches. Extra time. Loud living rooms. Questionable referee calls.
This summerโs MVP snack? Northwest cherries ๐โฝ๏ธ
Skip the sugary sports drinks and reach for something that actually refreshes you.
๐ Naturally hydrating
โก Potassium-packed for ...recovery support
๐ฟ Full of antioxidants
๐ช Real food, real fuel
๐ง Supports focus + brain health
๐ Bonus: naturally occurring melatonin
And honestly? Ice cold cherries during a tense match just hit different
Build the snack board. Queue the group chat. Prepare to yell at the TV.
Savor a sweet cherry moment all summer long โค๏ธ
Americaโs 250th deserves a dessert worthy of the celebration ๐๐บ๐ธ๐ฅง
This cherry pie is packed with sweet Northwest cherries, a rich homemade filling, and the kind of nostalgic summer flavor that belongs at every backyard gathering, fireworks show, and holiday table this ...year
As we celebrate 250 years of American history, weโre also celebrating the farmers, growers, and traditions that continue to bring people together season after season
Save this recipe for your Fourth of July festivities and make this summerโs celebrations a little sweeter ๐
Happy National Rainier Cherry Day ๐โ๏ธ
Today we celebrate the royalty of cherry season - the sweet, golden-blushed Rainier cherry. Named after Mount Rainier and grown primarily in the Pacific Northwest, these cherries deserve their own holiday for one very important reason:
...Theyโre basically sunshine in fruit form.
Rainier cherries are sweeter, juicier, and more delicate than traditional dark cherries, making them one of the most loved (and shortest-lived) treats of summer. Their season is brief, which makes every bite feel a little special.
So today is about:
๐ supporting local growers
๐ celebrating seasonal food
๐ appreciating natureโs tiny luxuries
๐ and eating way too many cherries straight from the fridge
If happiness had a flavor, it might just taste like a Rainier cherry.
Swipe through until the end for something sweet and cute.

