Georgia is the Peach State, so you know we’ve got some great, fresh peaches around here! Summer is peach season here in Georgia. It’s a time for homemade peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach pie, and just…peaches all on their own.
There are several great places to pick up fresh Georgia peaches, but our favorite is Dickey Farms in the tiny postage stamp town of Musella, GA. Here’s why we love it, along with some other great peach spots!
Why We Put Dickey Farms At The Top Of The Georgia Peaches List
The town of Musella, GA, is a great spot in central Georgia located about 20 miles off I-75 near Macon. I first visited Dickey Farms’ Peach Packing House on an Explore Georgia press trip, and was so taken with it, I knew I wanted to return with my dad, who loves all things rural.
My 90-year-old dad, 14-year-old son, and and I headed out to get some peaches, along with some homemade soft-serve peach ice cream.
There are less than 10 buildings along Musella Road, where you’ll find the big white Peach House. My dad particularly loved the old fashioned General Store across the street from Dickey’s. The Gulf sign advertised its former life as a gas station, and inside we found items for sale, items to look at, and some delicious barbeque for lunch.
Our peach-finding trip was off to a great start!
Need a fantastic Peach Ice Cream recipe to make at home? Love this one from my friend Keryn!
Georgia Peaches at Dickey’s Peach Stand
At Dickey Farms, you can see them packing peaches as you rock on the porch eating your ice cream! And oh my goodness, it’s such good ice cream. Homemade with real peaches. It made our list of the best ice cream in Georgia.
Dickey’s has over 120 years of family experience growing the sweetest peaches in Georgia…and if you can’t make it to the Macon area, then you can order them direct around the end of June thru August. Trust us…this is a great place to get your fill of Georgia peaches! We absolutely loved our visit here.
More Places To Get Fresh Georgia Peaches
So where else can you get fresh peaches in Georgia? We’ve got some great options for you!
- Jaemor Farms (Alto): They produce 33 varieties of peaches at Jaemor Farms. (And visiting in spring to see the peach trees is magical!!) They even offer visitors the chance to pick their own once a year with their “U Pick Peaches” day.
- Farmview Market (Madison): You’ll find some of the best peach salsa here! They’ve also got fresh peaches in their market during the summer months. Read More: 50+ Delicious Reasons to make a Pitstop at Farmview Market
- Lane Southern Orchards (Fort Valley): Lane’s is right off I-75 and is a great place to stop if you’re traveling south for vacation. Their locally grown peaches are delicious, kids will love checking out the packing process, and you’ve got to grab a peach ice cream while you’re there. Read More: Lane Packing Southern Orchards: 10 Things You’re Going to Love
- Pearson Farms (Fort Valley): Order your fresh peaches online from this peach farm in Fort Valley, or pick some up from a farmers market. They also have a store, with every delicious peach product you can imagine.
- R&A Orchards (Ellijay): This apple orchard grows peaches too! Stop by their Roadside Market.
- Panorama Farm Market (Ellijay): Panorama Orchards and Farm Market is a family fruit farm established in the 1920’s to produce and market apples. Today they still have the apples, as well as peaches, and fall vegetables.
- Mercier Orchards (Blue Ridge): Mercier Orchards is known for their fall apples — but they’ve got delicious summer fruits too, like peaches! Stop by their market or cafe, or participate in one of their U-Pick Events!
- Penlands Apple House (Ellijay): In the summer, this Ellijay apple house becomes a peach house!
- Southern Belle Farm (McDonough): Pick your own or just pick up some of their pre-picked peaches! They also offer plenty of farm activities on select days. Read More: Southern Belle Farm: Four Delightful Seasons of Family Fun (Video)
- Penelope’s Peaches (Newnan): You can find this family-owned farm selling peaches at the Coweta County Farmers Market, or you can schedule a time to come out to their farm and pick your own!
- CJ Orchards (Rutledge): Get your ripe, freshly-picked peaches from this family-owned farm — and you can pick some blueberries while you’re there.
- Georgia Peach World (Townsend): I feel like I’m always seeing billboards for Georgia Peach World on my trips down to Savannah! Stop in their market for fresh peaches in the summer, and you can pick up pecans, peanuts, watermelons, and more while you’re there.
Georgia Peaches FAQ
What is the best month for Georgia peaches?
Summertime is the best season for Georgia peaches! You’ll find the delicious fruits at farms starting in May and running through September.
What makes Georgia peaches different?
According to the Institute for Culinary Education, Georgia peaches are some of the sweetest peaches around, due to the state’s weather, humidity, and red clay soil. The growing conditions in Georgia are just perfect for peaches!
What city in Georgia is best known for peaches?
You’ll find a lot of Georgia peach farms in Macon, Peach, Crawford and Taylor counties along the fall line. This line is the transition zone between Georgia’s Piedmont and Coastal Plain, and it’s far enough north to receive sufficient winter chilling, but far enough south to avoid late frosts.
MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP TO GEORGIA
- YOUR GEORGIA VACATION
- STRAWBERRIES: 13+ Sensational Georgia Farms w/ the Juiciest Berries for Strawberry Picking Near Me
- BLUEBERRIES: Blueberry Farm Near Me: 13+ Delicious U-Pick Farms in Georgia
- APPLES: Essential Apple Picking Georgia Guide
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