Peach Picking Near Atlanta

Enjoy peaches in all their tasty forms, like sweet peach pie, at Southern Belle Farm. Photo courtesy Southern Belle Farm

Southern Belle Farm - McDonough

Southern Belle Farm is a reliable source for great u-pick fun —throughout the seasons, visitors can pick strawberries, pumpkins, blueberries, blackberries, and more. But we're all about peach picking in July, and Southern Belle offers 10 different varieties of peaches (starts ripening in early June and continues through the summer). U-pick peaches are $15.95 for half-peck; $23.95 for peck (when available). Visit the Country Market for pre-picked peaches, as well as tasty items like jams, jellies, breads, and more, and see the animal farm for a few minutes to oooh and ahhh.

Dickey Farms - Musella

If there is such a thing as Georgia peach experts, they must be at Dickey Farms—they've been growing peaches for more than 120 years! This must-see peach packinghouse is a great summer day trip to middle Georgia, located about 1.5 hours south of downtown Atlanta, where families not only take home delicious peaches, but also can play on the playground, farmer's tractor, and more. Note that Dickey isn't U-pick, but visitors can schedule a packinghouse tour. And don't forget to try the homemade peach ice cream!

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Families love visiting Jaemor Farms for the exciting U-pick peach day, as well as other fun activities. Photo courtesy of Jaemor

Jaemor Farms - Alto

One of the best parts of an Atlanta summer is sinking your teeth into a juicy Jaemor peach. This 150-acre farm produces 33 varieties of peaches and sells them (and a lots of peach-based treats) at their market. Jaemor offers customers a chance to pick their own peaches during the U-Pick Peach Day (check with the farm for date details). Visit Jaemor anyways to book an educational tour/field trip or stop by the market (multiple locations) and buy packed peaches, as well as jams, jellies, soups, and more.

Pearson Farm allows visitors to witness peachpacking and of course, sample the product. Photo courtesy Pearson Farm

Pearson Farm - Fort Valley

Though not a U-pick farm, Pearson Farm gives visitors a chance to watch peachpacking during peach season. Watch peaches roll down the belts into boxes to be shipped all over the country. In addition to watching the packing process, the best part of Pearson is sampling the products! Try the peach ice cream, homemade peach cobbler, peach pound cake, peach preserves, and much more. Bonus: There are pecans available for much of the year as well!

Lane Southern Orchards - Fort Valley

With over 11,000 acre orchards in Fort Valley, Lane Southern offers a peachy afternoon featuring...peaches and farm-themed playground! Located off I75, Lane Southern Orchards grows peaches, strawberries, and pecans, and sells tasty items including jams, pies, breads, and more. Look into scheduling a field trip to the orchard, where kids can learn about Georgia agriculture.

Sugar Hill Berry Farm - Murrayville

*Sugar Hill closed for 2023 peach season due to crop conditions

This family-owned farm grows peaches, blueberries, muscadines, and vegetables. People from all over the state flock to Murrayville to pick up the delicious Sugar Hill Berry peaches among other things. Though not quite a u-pick farm, yet, this farm is a great stop to pick up delicious peaches that come straight from the fields to the general store.

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