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Peach Picking in Alabama: What You Need to Know
Alabama 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 Alabama so you can compare distance, ratings, and reviews before deciding where to go.
Southeastern Peach Orchards
The Southeast is peach country in the truest senseāGeorgia's reputation as the Peach State is part of American folklore, even though South Carolina's Ridge region around Edgefield and Saluda counties now produces more peaches by volume than any state besides California. North Carolina's Sandhills region around Candor and Alabama's Chilton County both add their own well-established peach traditions, with festivals celebrating the harvest in towns across the region each summer. The season here runs roughly from late May through August, giving the Southeast one of the longest and most reliable peach windows in the country.
Best Time for Peach Picking in Alabama
Late May through August, with Chilton County's harvest typically peaking in June and July when the roadside stands along I-65 are busiest.
Tips for Peach Picking in Alabama
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.