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Your New Frozen Fave: Cherry Soda POPsicles

Today is the first official day of summer, and what could be better on a hot summer afternoon than an icy-cold bottle of your favorite Cherry Republic Cherry Soda Pop? How about a scrumptious Cherry Soda POPsicle? Here’s how to give this frozen treat a cherryific upgrade that’s sure to wow your kiddos this summer. …

All Aboard The Big Red 'BOAT'

If you’ve ever been to a Glen Arbor 4th of July parade, you no doubt have happy memories of ‘Big Red’ — Cherry Republic’s iconic red bus. It would roll down Western Avenue filled with Cherry Ambassadors handing out cups of fresh cherries to the crowd. A few years ago, Cherry Republic donated Big Red …

How To Make A Savory Cherry Breakfast Sandwich

We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but now it just became the best meal of the day. A Savory Cherry Breakfast Sandwich packed with protein, healthy fats, and cherry spice, let’s get cooking! You can easily scale this recipe up or down, depending on how many mouths you are …

Take A Road Trip To Michigan's Lighthouses

Standing sentinel along Michigan’s extraordinary 3,200 miles of fresh water coastline, Michigan’s more than 120 lighthouses not only guide vessels safely through the majestic Great Lakes, they also offer a glimpse into our state’s unique and storied nautical history. As you put together your road trip itinerary this season, be sure to include stops at …

Meet Our 2022 Grads

We are thrilled to have you meet Cherry Republic’s graduates from the Class of 2022! These amazing young men and women have bright futures ahead of them, and we can’t wait to see what comes next! ANN ARBOR Meg Vandermark Skyline High High School Juliet Christin University of Michigan Lyla Wotring University of Michigan CHARLEVOIX …

USDA Visits Cherry Republic

On May 24th, Cherry Republic had the honor of hosting USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small to its Downtown Traverse City retail store. The USDA visit was prompted by the recent signing of the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill. Torres-Small, along with USDA State Director for Rural Development Brandon Fewins, wanted to see first-hand some …

Kick Off Summer In Northern Michigan

The calendar might not say summer until June 21, but Memorial Day Weekend has always been the unofficial time to kick off summer in Northern Michigan. From athletic events and wine tours to farmers markets and classic car shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! In addition to stopping by Cherry Republic’s main campus in …

30-Minute Cherryaki Vegetable Stir Fry

Our Easy Cherryaki Vegetable Stir Fry is a mixture of colorful vegetables sautéed in our Cherryaki Sauce that makes for a simple weeknight meal! Less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish! The Easiest Vegetable Stir Fry This is it! This is the recipe that will get through the week! We love how simple …

Manitou Pork Chops & Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Kick off grilling season with these mouth-watering recipe for Manitou Pork Chops and Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Carrots.

Top Northern Michigan Spring Activities

We’re revisiting a blog that Bob wrote a few years ago that lists the top Northern Michigan spring activities, from hiking and biking to shopping, volunteering, mushroom hunting and more.

Cherry Skillet Nachos: A Delicious 15 Minute Meal

Cherry Skillet Nachos are easy, ready in 15 minutes, and loaded with black beans, avocado, jalapeno, Cherry Salsa, and lots of Cherry Queso! Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, game days, or a week night dinner. Easy Cherry Skillet Nachos Here at Cherry Republic, we cannot resist homemade nachos. Especially when the nachos are loaded with …

Glen Arbor Restaurant Week

Who doesn’t love a good Restaurant Week, especially in the spring? After a long winter of hibernating at home and eating more carbs than we’d care to admit, we’re more than ready to venture out to our favorite lunch and dinner spots, reconnect with friends, and enjoy some fresh and unique cuisine. Restaurant Week is …

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