Charlevoix, Michigan: World's Former Largest Cherry Pie Pan
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- Address:
- 6591 S. US Hwy 31, Charlevoix, MI
- Directions:
- Just south of town, on the west side of US Hwy 31. In front of the red and white water tower.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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It lost the title in 1987, as its sign admits, but it's still our pick for the most photogenic World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan.
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1,730 lbs for the pie crust and 12,750 lbs for the pie filling of Michigan cherries and flavorings. Egg wash and sugar distributed on top with a helicopter! This had to be quite a production. Doesn't say who ate it. Fun to see and imagine!
[Penny, 10/19/2016]
If you study the construction of this galley giant, you can visualize the narrative of actually baking the World's Largest Cherry Pie.
[Sara Belknap, 08/02/2015]All they need to add is an aroma machine.
Still there with a big [replica] piece of pie in the pan. There is a sign around to the left which lists all the ingredients of the original pie. Easy to find under the brightly painted water tower next to the highway.
[Roger Sleight, 08/10/2007]
The Cherry Pie. Desperately needs a paint job of some sorts. In very bad condition. It's on the side of the road near the water tower. Pretty much seems neglected.
[Lynn Van Hoose, 06/07/2007]Page of 2 [Next 1 items]
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It was consumed at the town's annual cherry festival in 1976. Some of the surviving citizenry still have belly aches.