Orchard · Berry farm
Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co
U-pick cherries, strawberries, plums and peaches in Traverse, Michigan
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“The Wunsch Family has been growing cherries and apples on the Old Mission Peninsula for over a century, and now have cherry and strawberry picking open to our community every summer.”
“We are excited to be reopening a U-pick operation on the historic site of Wilson Orchards, just a short drive or bike ride from downtown Traverse City.”
Source: cherryupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We will also have strawberries available to pick as soon as we open in mid-June.”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“CLOSED FOR SEASON”
Source: cherryupick.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Dark Sweet Cherries: June 30 until end of season”
“Strawberries: early June until early July”
“Rainier Cherries: June 30 until end of season”
“Tart Cherries: mid-July until end of season”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Peak ripeness for dark sweet cherries will be mid-July.”
“Tart/sour cherries will be available for picking starting mid-July.”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We will have peaches, plums and nectarines available to pick in August 2026.”
“Just come on by during our business hours and we will provide you everything you need for a great cherry picking experience.”
“Dark sweet cherries (Ulsters, Cavaliers, Bing, etc..) and Rainiers (light sweets) will be ready around June 27.”
“Tart cherries will be ripe in mid-July, as they take a little longer.”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“EVERY DAY from 10am - 6pm”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Cherry and strawberry U-Pick (and all other u-pick fruit): $6.50/lb”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We will provide everything including bags to take your cherries home in :)”
“We will provide you one-time use bags and tell you where the best fruit is”
“Bring your bags back to the barn, we will weigh them, and you'll be on your way!”
“We accept Cash and credit card.”
“No reservation or prior booking required!”
“We will provide you with single-use plastic bags upon your arrival, which will be used to weigh the cherries, and are meant to be taken home.”
Source: cherryupick.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Cherries · Jul
- Strawberries · Jun–Jul
- Plums
- Peaches
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | U-pick & pre-picked | July“mid-July” | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick & pre-picked | June–July“early June until early July” | – | |
| Plums | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Michigan seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: June. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
- Cherries: July–August. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 555 Wilson Rd, Traverse, MI 49686Grand Traverse County
Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co: questions
Does Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "The Wunsch Family has been growing cherries and apples on the Old Mission Peninsula for over a century, and now have cherry and strawberry picking open to our community every summer."
When can you pick cherries at Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co?
July, in the farm's words "mid-July", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick strawberries at Cherry U-Pick at Third Coast Fruit Co?
June–July, in the farm's words "early June until early July", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.