Digital Release of New Wisconsin Holiday Film "A Cherry Pie Christmas" Begins November 15

MADISON, Wis. (November 3, 2025) – A new favorite is coming to holiday streaming lists: A Cherry Pie Christmas is a cozy, small-town rom-com set in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. Beginning November 15, 2025, the film will be available to stream on-demand across multiple platforms and will be a featured title on Amazon’s Always Christmas channel, the ultimate destination for year-round holiday cheer.

A Cherry Pie Christmas stars Katie Leclerc (Switched at Birth, A Very Vermont Christmas) and Ryan Carnes (General Hospital, Desperate Housewives) as former sweethearts reunited in their hometown just in time for the holidays.

A Cherry Pie Christmas will roll out across a range of free and on-demand platforms, including TubiTV, RokuTV, PlutoTV, Vizio, XumoTV and other holiday and romance-themed free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels such as Amazon’s Always Christmas channel. The film’s digital release is being managed by Nicely Entertainment, a leading distributor of heartfelt holiday content.

A Sweet Holiday Tale with Midwest Charm

Set amid Door County’s snowy orchards, festive main streets and cozy kitchens, A Cherry Pie Christmas follows Chicago pastry chef Emma Parker as she returns to her Wisconsin hometown for the holidays. With her family’s cherry orchard in danger and a beloved pie contest on the line, Emma must choose between the big city and the small-town life — including love — she left behind.

The film was shot entirely on location in Door County (which produces 15 million pounds of Montmorency cherries annually) and features local landmarks, charming inns and sweeping views of Wisconsin’s winter beauty. The story captures the essence of a classic Midwest holiday: warm, welcoming and full of heart.

A Cherry Pie Christmas also highlights one of Wisconsin’s most iconic treasures: award-winning cheese. Produced in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, the film celebrates the state’s proud cheesemaking heritage — where local artisans craft more than 600 varieties, types and styles of cheese from high-quality milk, and win more awards than any other state or country. Integral to the film’s plot is Renard’s Artisan Cheese of Sturgeon Bay, representing Door County with its signature Door County Cherry Cheddar Cheese. This creamy, handcrafted cheese blends the buttery tang of Wisconsin white cheddar with the sweet tart flavor of local cherries — a festive flavor combination that plays a starring role both on-screen and on holiday cheese boards.

“A Cherry Pie Christmas does such a great job showcasing Wisconsin’s welcoming spirit, charming communities and agricultural heritage, from cheesemaking and dairy farming to cherry growing and agritourism experiences,” said Anne Sayers, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. “Not only does film production in Wisconsin build awareness and set perceptions based on what viewers see on screen, but it also drives economic impact. This production generated more than 1,000 room nights and $600,000 in local spending. With the rise of the set-jetting travel trend, we’re excited for viewers to have a new reason to visit and fall in love with Door County this holiday season and beyond.”

“A Cherry Pie Christmas shines a light on Wisconsin’s creativity, opportunity and sense of community,” said Sam Rikkers, Deputy Secretary and COO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “It reminds viewers that Wisconsin isn’t just a great place to visit, it’s a great place to call home.”

The Door County Christmas Movie Trail

Fans can visit several of the locations featured in A Cherry Pie Christmas on the Door County Christmas Movie Trail, including:

• Lautenbach’s Orchard Country (“Parker Orchard” in the film)
• Novel Bay Booksellers (Where Emma and Mitch see each other for the first time)
• Hillside Waterfront Hotel (Setting for the Chamber Christmas party)
• Sister Bay Historical Society (Home of the Christkindlmarkt)
• Door County Coffee (Emma and Mitch’s lunch location)
• Renard’s Artisan Cheese (Crafting Door County Cherry Cheddar)

During the holidays, those who visit 10 Door County Christmas Movie Trail locations will receive an exclusive movie-themed Door County coffee mug and a chance to win a signed movie poster.

Visit DoorCounty.com/movie starting on November 1 for a full list of locations and more details.

Door County Christmas Experiences

A Cherry Pie Christmas is sure to inspire visitors to visit Door County during the most wonderful time of year — and Door County is making a winter escape even more appealing with a host of lodging deals, including:

• Sand Bay Beach Resort & Suites – “Immerse Yourself in Christmas Cheer”: From November 14, 2025, through January 11, 2026, book three nights and receive the fourth free while staying in a fully decorated Christmas suite complete with a tree. Guests will enjoy cookie dough or a gingerbread kit, hot chocolate, Door County Coffee Holiday blend, popcorn and access to a Christmas movie library.
• Hillside Waterfront Hotel – “Stay Where the Story Unfolds”: Experience the holidays in luxury at the filming location for A Cherry Pie Christmas. Available November and December 2025, this package includes a $50 Door County Gift Certificate, champagne, hot cocoa in the library and gifts of local coffee and chocolate.
• Highpoint Inn – “A Door County Christmas Movie Special”: Running November 1–December 23, 2025, this package offers two-night stays with the second night at half price. Guests receive a complimentary cherry pie at check-in, and the first 15 reservations will also get a Door County Cherry Checkers game.

Guests will be welcomed with an array of festive celebrations and experiences throughout Door County. 

• Fill the holiday season with nostalgia at Egg Harbor’s Holly Days, including horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, old-fashioned tree lighting and plenty of activities for little ones. 
• Help Santa light up Sister Bay at Capture the Spirit. Drink hot cocoa with Santa’s reindeer and elves before he turns on the holiday lights. Find perfect gifts and home decor at the holiday arts and crafts fair.
• Visit Door County’s European-style Christkindlmarkt, featuring Bavarian-inspired food and drink alongside handmade gifts from local vendors.
• Wander through dozens of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and decorative displays at the Merry-Time Festival of Trees, each decorated by local businesses, organizations and residents.
• Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through town and holiday crafts and activities inside the Village Hall at Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village. 
• Put on your walking shoes and bundle up for an enchanting luminary-lit stroll at The Ridges Sanctuary's Holiday Luminaria Walks.
• Enjoy some of Door County’s favorite musicians as they dazzle visitors with their vocal and instrumental talents at Northern Sky Theater’s annual Home for the Holidays concert. 
• Ring in the New Year with the famous New Year’s Eve Fireworks and Cherry Drop in Sister Bay. 

Additional Production Details

Directed and written by John Stimpson (A Cape Cod Christmas), A Cherry Pie Christmas also stars Ed Amatrudo and Debrah Farentino, and is produced by Staci Griesbach, a Wisconsin native, alongside Mark Donadio, Miriam Marcus and Katie Leclerc.

The film premiered under the title A Wisconsin Christmas Pie on Great American Family, GFAM+ , and Great American Pure Flix in October.

The production was made possible with support from Travel Wisconsin, Destination Door County, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.

For more information, go to doorcounty.com/movie. Accompanying assets (stills, b-roll) can be downloaded here.