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Cherry Picking in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
Looking for cherry picking in Pennsylvania? Below is every location mapped across the state, filterable by city or ZIP code so you can find the one closest to you.
Mid-Atlantic Cherry Season
The mid-Atlantic states offer some of the best cherry picking access on the East Coast, with the orchards of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, Maryland's western counties, New Jersey's Hunterdon County, and Pennsylvania's Adams County all growing sweet and sour cherries that support pick-your-own programs in late May and June. The cherry harvest in this region precedes the apple season by several months, providing an early-summer reason to visit the same orchard country that draws apple pickers each fall. Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is particularly notable for its cherry production, with the orchards around Winchester producing sweet varieties that rival anything grown in the Pacific Northwest for quality and flavor.
Best Time for Cherry Picking in Pennsylvania
Late May through June for the Adams County and southern Pennsylvania orchards, with sweet varieties at peak in early June and sour varieties running slightly later.
Tips for Cherry Picking in Pennsylvania
Conditions for cherry picking in Pennsylvania can shift quickly with the weather, so it's worth checking a location's current status before making the drive. Bring cash, since smaller family-run spots aren't always set up to take cards.