Batesville, IN — The countdown is on for Schmidt Bakery’s world-famous Cherry Thing-A-Lings.
The sweet treats will be available for in-store pickup starting at 4 am on February 17 and running until the 21st.
Shipping orders for February 15 and 22 are being taken.
Call (812) 934-4501 to place your order.
Clem and Bertie Schmidt and company at the bakery in the Batesville Village Square sold 199,584 of the sweet treats – or 16,632 dozen – during sales to the general public last year.
The fritter-type donut with cherries inside and topped with a cherry glaze is only available during Presidents Day weekend in a nod to the tale of the first President of the United States George Washington chopping down a cherry tree.