Food & Wine

From tree to treat. See how Chukar Cherries makes the magic happen

Chukar Cherries is offering guided tours of its cherry-processing facility in Prosser.
Chukar Cherries is offering guided tours of its cherry-processing facility in Prosser. Courtesy Chukar Cherries

Chukar Cherries is pulling back the curtain and giving fans a chance to see how it uses Washington-grown cherries in treats, pie fillings, sauces and other products.

The family-owned business created the Chukar Cherries Visitor Experience, a guided tour of its flagship store and factory in Prosser.

Rainier cherries enter dehydrator.
Rainier cherries enter dehydrator. Courtesy Chukar Cherries

Tours are by reservation only and cost $10. They are open to those age 13 and over.

The tour includes equipment displays and production insights, as well as a look at how Chukar dries cherries for use in chocolate-covered treats and other products.

The tour includes a tasting and stop in the Chukar gift shop.

Rainier cherries sorted by size.
Rainier cherries sorted by size. Courtesy Chukar Cherries

Chukar Cherries is at 320 Wine Country Road in Prosser. Its products are widely sold in groceries as well as in Prosser and at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Sign up for tours at chukar.com.

Regular Prosser store hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday.

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Wendy Culverwell
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Reporter Wendy Culverwell writes about growth, development and business for the Tri-City Herald. She has worked for daily and weekly publications in Washington and Oregon. She earned a degree in English and economics from the University of Puget Sound. Support my work with a digital subscription
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