Pick Your Own Adventure!

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a peach still warm from the Georgia sun. It’s sticky, sweet, and a little rebellious—like summer itself. And as U-pick season swings into gear, that perfect bite isn’t just a reward. It’s the start of a full-blown Southern ritual. This time of year, roadside signs become invitations, and dirt paths lead to more than just produce. They lead to porch swings, flower fields, and fried pies that vanish in three bites flat!

Peach State Past and Present

Georgia’s love affair with peaches runs deeper than souvenir shop slogans. Long before the fruit became a brand, it was a livelihood, tended by generations of growers who knew how to coax sweetness from red clay. In Musella, Dickey Farms has been working the same land for over 125 years, with a front porch full of rocking chairs and the state’s oldest peach packinghouse still in operation. Over in Fort Valley, Lane Southern Orchards sprawls across 11,000 fragrant acres, welcoming visitors with farm tours, fresh eats, and what might be the best peach cobbler in the state.

From middle Georgia to the mountain foothills, these farms are more than pit stops! They’re keepers of tradition and flavor, each with their own peach-perfect personality.

What’s Ripe for the Picking

Ready to head to the fields? These other family farm picks serve up peak summer vibes—and yes, the peaches are just the beginning!

• Jaemor Farms (Alto): Known for its 30+ varieties that ripen in waves from May through August, plus famous fried pies, corn mazes, and a market packed with preserves and pickles.
• Southern Belle Farm (McDonough): A family-friendly destination with pick-your-own fields, seasonal sunflowers, homemade peach ice cream, and a charming farm store you’ll “accidentally” spend an hour in.

Check each farm’s website or Facebook page for exact picking dates and hours. Cause peach season is short, sweet, and easy to miss if you wait too long!

Take a Bite, Leave with a Box

Whether you’re after jam jars, childhood nostalgia, or just something better than grocery store fruit, Georgia’s U-pick farms deliver the full experience. Come for the peaches, stay for the porch swings—and don’t leave without a second helping.

Start your produce pilgrimage at www.gbj.com/fresh-produce-farmers-markets.