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Peach Picking in Virginia: What You Need to Know
Virginia is home to a range of spots for peach picking, spread across the state's different growing regions. This page rounds up every peach picking location listed in Virginia so you can compare distance, ratings, and reviews before deciding where to go.
Mid-Atlantic Peach Country
The mid-Atlantic has one of the deepest peach-growing traditions in the country, anchored by the historic Delmarva Peninsula peach belt that made Delaware a national leader in the nineteenth century and by New Jersey's Gloucester County, still a major producer today. Pennsylvania's Adams County grows peaches on a serious commercial scale alongside its famous apples, and Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia all contribute their own orchards along the region's river valleys and hill country. The peach season here typically runs from July through August, often overlapping with the blueberry harvest at the same farms.
Best Time for Peach Picking in Virginia
July through August, with both the Blue Ridge foothills and Shenandoah Valley orchards typically ripening around the same time.
Tips for Peach Picking in Virginia
Call ahead or check a location's website before visiting, since hours and availability for peach picking can change with the weather and time of year. Weekday visits are usually less crowded than weekends.