Fredericksburg takes the cake for being the go-to destination in the United States to pick fresh peaches. Fredericksburg was named one of the ten small towns obsessed with fruit in Fodor’s Travel. Gillespie County is one of the largest peach-producing areas in Texas. Book your stay at Peach Tree Inn & Suites to experience the May-August Texas Hill Country peach season.
Peach Tree Inn & Suites is delighted to welcome travelers during Texas Hill Country peach season to our neighborhood-like Fredericksburg hotel. We are among the friendliest hotels in Fredericksburg, Texas, steps from the historic Main Street. The Fredericksburg Main Street has hundreds of award-winning restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and museums rich in Texas Hill Country enchantment.
9 Places To Pick Peaches in Fredericksburg
1. Pick Peaches From a Historic Store in Fredericksburg
Explore the peach orchard at The F&W Farmstead, which first planted its roots in 1928. You can also enjoy wine tasting, their historic store, a small batch distillery, culinary classes, and fruit stands.
2. Almost a Century of Peach Picking in Fredericksburg
The family at Eckhardt Orchards has been selling peaches for nearly a century. You can visit their stand every peach season in Fredericksburg.
3. Pick From a Delicious Selection of Peaches in Fredericksburg
Pick from a delicious selection of peaches and other fruits and vegetables at Lydell’s Store in Fredericksburg. Tomatoes and peaches are this shop’s specialty.
4. 70 Years of Texas Hill Country Peaches
Head to Vogel Orchard in Fredericksburg for a delicious selection of peaches. The Vogel Orchard was planted in 1953, making 2023 their 70th anniversary!
5. Pick Peaches Grown With Advanced Methods in Fredericksburg
Studebaker Farms works with State and National horticulturists and scientists to produce the juiciest peaches imaginable. If you’re curious, you can look on their website for what they’re picking and stunning photos of their farm.
6. Try One of the Newest Farms in Fredericksburg
Harvest Hill Farm Market is one of the newest spots in town to enjoy a delicious array of fruits and vegetables. Pick from their selection of juicy peaches from either The Farm Stand or Farmers Market. They allow guests to pick their own or select crops directly from the farm so check in on what they allow during your stay.
7. Pick Your Own Peaches Right From the Orchard Trees
Jenschke Orchards lets folks pick peaches in Fredericksburg right from their orchard trees. You’ll also want to plan a fall trip to experience their massive corn maze, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin patch, and other festive fun!
8. Explore the Fredericksburg Farmers Market
There is a fresh selection of peaches and other produce at the Fredericksburg Farmers Market. You can find their market dates by clicking here.
9. Indulge in an Abundance of Texas Hill Country Peach Stands
You can find plenty of peach stands along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Stonewall and on Highway 87 South.