Raker's Cherry Orchard
Contact & location
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Where Raker's Cherry Orchard is located
Raker's Cherry Orchard is tucked into Michigan, on the outskirts of Charlevoix. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 041 Richardson Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720, Charlevoix, MI 49720. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Charlevoix itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Raker's Cherry Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Charlevoix, MI, Raker's Cherry Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Raker's Cherry Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Raker's Cherry Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Raker's Cherry Orchard tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Raker's Cherry Orchard is located
Raker's Cherry Orchard is tucked into Michigan, on the outskirts of Charlevoix. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 041 Richardson Rd., Charlevoix, MI 49720, Charlevoix, MI 49720. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Charlevoix itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Raker's Cherry Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Raker's Cherry Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Raker's Cherry Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Raker's Cherry Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Raker's Cherry Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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