What's Happening Now! Sweet Cherries, Red Raspberries and The Summer Jamboree!

For the week of June 29th, 2009

Hi everyone,

What a great weekend! We were very busy with new and long time customers alike. Everyone was picking and cooking out and the children were all playing and laughing - it made me proud to run this business.

The Sweet Cherries and Red and Black Raspberries that people were picking out of the Orchards and patches were excellent. It seemed that people were really taking their time and selecting just the right fruit at the height of maturity.

At the end of this week, we will begin to pick tart cherries and while we picked some black raspberries this past weekend, they will be in full swing by Thursday. Apricots are not too far behind. The sweet cherry and red raspberry harvest will continue right on thru the weekend. We will be having a great 4th of July Weekend Celebration with hayrides starting Friday and running thru Monday and Live Music on SUNDAY & MONDAY from 12 to 3 both days. The weather forecast looks favorable, so come on out and enjoy Jollay Orchards!

We now offer Tart Cherry PITTING! Watch as the Amazing Dunkley Professional Cherry Pitter pits your cherries in seconds. Let us do it and save you time! (There is a small extra charge.)

Families are really starting to enjoy the expanded entertainment activities. The animals are the big hit but the crawl -thru inflatables are also a boon! The fishing pond is open and they are biting - feel free to bring your own tackle but we do provide cane poles and corn for bait. All of the activities are only $3.50 per person for the entire day. There is NO admission charge if you are just picking fruit.

Summer fun is what it is all about here at Jollay Orchards. Thank you once again for your support.

Jay Jollay, Farmer

P.S. Please note entertainment will be Sunday and Monday.

Jollay Orchards :: A Family Friendly Farm! - Farm Market, Fresh Air, Family Fun

Jollay Orchards is a unique entertainment experience -- blending a working Orchard with Family Activities. With manicured U-pick Orchards and many activities to fill a day, your family will be delighted to play, learn and enjoy the season.

We have been perfecting the art of fruit growing since 1857. Over the last 150 years our farm has grown and changed creating today's u-pick fruit experience.

Located in the heart of Southwest Michigan's fruit-rich region, along the shores of Lake Michigan, Jollay Orchards offers the best in homegrown fruit.

Sweet Cherries • Tart (pie) Cherries
Black Raspberries • Red Raspberries
Tree-Ripened Peaches & Juicy Apples
Pumpkins - in every imaginable size!

Inside our farm market you will find a bakery with homemade treats and hand-dipped Sherman's ice cream. Try a fantastic Cider Donut or an Apple Pie, both signature items.

Choose from a wide variety of Jollay Orchards Jams & Jellies, Mustards, Salsas and BBQ Sauces. Shop other delicious gourmet treats and head out the picnic area to enjoy!

With tables and charcoal grills available for our guests, the picnic area is a great place to sit back and relax. Enjoy your treats from the market or bring your own picnic!

Offering U-pick fruit and family fun, our friendly staff cannot wait to introduce you to our "family friendly" farm. Please check the Orchard Outlook link for U- Pick fruit and event updates.