Celebrated annually on August 28 in the United States, this food holiday honors the cherry turnover, a delicious pastry made by enclosing a cherry filling in a flaky puff pastry, which is then baked until golden brown.

Turnovers date back to ancient times, when they were known as "portable pies." The cherry turnover specifically has roots in France, evolving from savory meat pies into sweet desserts.

Cherries were introduced to Europe from northeastern Anatolia by Lucius Licinius Lucullus around 72 B.C. They became widely cultivated in Europe by the 15th century and were brought to North America by English colonists in the 1600s, leading to the establishment of commercial cherry orchards, particularly in Michigan.

Cherry Turnover Day encourages people to bake or purchase cherry turnovers, share them with friends and family, and enjoy this delightful treat.