Iceland was incredible. It’s such a beautiful place and Steph and I were thrilled to be able to bring the boys to this remarkable country. It was a little ironic though. We went to Iceland to visit the Arctic Circle, to climb on glaciers, and to hike snow-capped mountains. But in the end, we spent most […]
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Our winner! It was that kind of summer, and nothing celebrates Life, Liberty, Beaches, and Pie more strongly than the spirit of jumping in Lake Michigan on a cold and stormy day! We received so many submissions for Round Two of our Summer Photo Challenge it took us a little longer than it did in […]
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Jars of Cherry Republic Montmorency Preserves Nouveau, on the shelves two days after being picked. We created this jam so fast, we outdid the labels! We needed to have them printed ahead of time and we were conservative on the hang-tag. We said picked on 8/1 and put on the store shelves on 8/6. But the actual […]
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Bob greeting guests at the 25th Anniversary Weekend. (Photo: Lowell Black) Wow, what a busy 25th anniversary weekend! I woke up early on Friday morning to go on WTCM radio with Ron Jolly in the morning. I was nervous – I don’t feel that I am a good fast-talking radio interviewee. But this station helped me […]
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Like summer, cherries are all about having fun. That’s why we lovingly refer to them as our “ruby red morsels of joy.” If you happen to visit our headquarters in Glen Arbor, you’ll likely find an exciting cherry-themed event being held that day. From cherry pit spitting competitions in our Olympic Size Pit Spit Arena, to messy […]
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Each day, we strive to live and work by our motto Life, Liberty, Beaches and Pie. It means something special to each and every person so we set out to capture its essence in a Summer Photo Challenge. Does your definition include crystal blue water and an endless sand beach? Maybe it’s a golden sunset. Maybe it’s […]
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Time flies when you’re celebrating Life, Liberty, Beaches, and Pie in northern Michigan! Hard though it may be to believe, Cherry Republic turns 25 this year! We’ll be marking the achievement with special events and offers throughout the year, but on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26th we’ll be throwing a massive party at our […]
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Local Fourth of July fireworks display over Glen Lake, 2013. The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest weekends all summer in northern Michigan. Visitors from around the country flood the soft beaches, crystal blue waters, and energized towns to enjoy true American freedom. All those people can be a great amount of fun […]
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The Cherry Republic crew doling out cherry treats at the Glen Arbor Fourth of July Parade Celebrate our great nation breaking the shackles of British colonialism at the Glen Arbor Fourth of July Parade. A favorite summer event with both the locals and the vacationers, the parade features classic cars, fire trucks, and an assortment of […]
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Many people choose to live in and visit northern Michigan because of its striking natural beauty. Natural beauty can take many forms, from never-ending sand dunes, to crystal clear lakes, and even wildlife. It’s important to note that northern Michigan is still very much a wilderness area, with various species of wildlife roaming around, including black bears. It’s […]
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When you come into one of our stores this summer, we will hand you a catalog with a new logo on the cover. When you look at our new logo, you might not see Taiwan, but that is where this logo started. Last year, I went to Taiwan to see how specialty food companies were packaging and labeling their products. I […]
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has long been renowned for its beauty. Spectacular views of the dunes, rolling hills, inland lakes, and of course Lake Michigan are everywhere. Until recently, soaking in this gorgeous landscape was most easily accomplished by car. A short drive to one of the scenic overlooks or along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive would have […]
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