A family-owned orchard located in Cheboygan, MI
Golden River Orchard
2026 SEASON
Updated: August 27,2026
The 2026 Apple Harvest has begun!
We are picking our earliest variety—Zestar!
Zestar is a tart & sweet mix that is great for fresh eating or baking that first apple pie.
We will be at the downtown Cheboygan Farmer’s Market
this Saturday (the 29th) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We will be opening at the orchard location September 5th & 6th—
the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend.
Paula Red and Ginger Gold are the next early season varieties
to be picked but still need a little more time for peak flavor.
Please check back as we try to update the website each week on Thursday or Friday morning.
The pumpkin and squash vines are a field of large green leaves! We get glimpses of pumpkins and squash through the vines so we know that they are growing.
It is always a surprise when the end of September rolls around.
As usual, we expect the pumpkin patch to be open the last weekend in September.
We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Check Our Apple Availability!
Click on the apple type to see approximate picking date and availability.
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Approximate Picking Date: 8/25
Availability: SOLD OUT -
Approximate Picking Date: 9/1
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Approximate Picking Date: 9/5
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Approximate Picking Date: 9/23
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Approximate Picking Date: 9/25
Availability: SOLD OUT -
Approximate Picking Date: 9/27
Availability: SOLD OUT
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Approximate Picking Date: 9/29
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Approximate Picking Date: 10/5
Availability: SOLD OUT -
Approximate Picking Date: 10/10
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Approximate Picking Date: 10/10
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Approximate Picking Date: 10/20
Availability: SOLD OUT
Come Join the Fun!
Welcome to Golden River Orchard, a first-generation, family-owned and operated orchard nestled near Cheboygan, Michigan, established in 2002. Managed by the dedicated duo, Steve and Mary Crusoe, along with the invaluable support of their cherished family and friends, the orchard is a labor of love. Enjoy freshly harvested apples, a bounty of squash, and 'you-pick' pumpkins during the fall season. We invite you to come and experience the orchard firsthand!
Our Apple Orchard.
We currently grow 11 different apple varieties including Honeycrisp, Gala, McIntosh, Golden Delicious and more! Apples are picked by hand, sorted and bagged in a variety of sizes for you to purchase. View our Products & Pricing page to learn more about each apple variety.
