U-Pick Adventures in the Texas Hill Country 🌿🍓🍑
One of the best ways to experience the Texas Hill Country is by spending a day at a local U-pick farm. Whether you’re gathering juicy peaches in the summer, crisp apples in the fall, or bright strawberries in the spring, U-pick adventures offer families the chance to slow down, get outside, and enjoy the simple joy of harvesting food right from the fields.
Flower U-Picking Farms
Ready to explore the Hill Country in full bloom? These flower farms and U-Pick spots offer stunning views, family fun, and plenty of photo-worthy moments.
Hill Country Lavender – Blanco, TX 💜
Stroll through 2,000 lavender plants and pick your own during peak bloom. Shop lavender products in their charming store.
Bloom: Late May – Early July
Hours: Thu–Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM
Pets: Leashed pets welcome
Rockberry Ranch – Poteet, TX 🍓🌻
A family-friendly ranch with U-Pick strawberries, flowers, and seasonal festivals like Sunflower Fest and Pumpkin Fest.
Admission: $15.95 (25+ attractions included)
Season Pass: $39.95
Pets: Service animals only
Arnosky Family Farm – Blanco, TX 🌼
Known as the “Marigold Capital of Texas,” this self-serve flower market lets you handpick bouquets inside their Blue Barn.
Hours: Daily, 9 AM – 5 PM
Payment: Cash/check only
Pets: Not allowed
Wildseed Farms – Fredericksburg, TX 🌸🍷
The largest wildflower farm in the U.S.! Wander trails, pick your own blooms, enjoy wine at the Biergarten, and shop local goodies.
Bloom: March – October
Hours: Daily, 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Pets: Leashed pets welcome
U-Pick Fruit Guide: Texas Hill Country
🌸 Spring – Strawberries (March–May)
Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls)
One of the most popular strawberry-picking farms in Texas.
Extras: goat petting, flower picking, ice cream, and play areas.
Marburger Orchard (Fredericksburg)
Family-friendly strawberry fields.
Also offers peaches later in the season.
Love Creek Orchards (Medina)
Smaller strawberry harvest, but great family day trip.
🌞 Summer – Peaches & Blackberries (May–August)
Jenschke Orchards (Fredericksburg)
Famous for juicy Hill Country peaches.
Blackberries available early in summer.
Seasonal extras: corn maze, pumpkin patch.
Vogel Orchard (Fredericksburg)
Longtime family-run orchard with peaches + homemade jams.
Gold Orchards (Stonewall)
A Fredericksburg staple on the “Peach Loop.”
🍇 Late Summer – Grapes (August–September)
Messina Hof Hill Country (Fredericksburg)
Annual Grape Stomp Festival lets families stomp grapes barefoot!
Texas Hills Vineyard (Johnson City)
Hosts grape harvest events — educational and fun for adults + kids.
🍂 Early Fall – Apples & Pumpkins (August–October)
Love Creek Orchards (Medina)
Known as the “Apple Capital of Texas.”
Apple picking + café with apple pie and cider.
Vogel Orchard & Jenschke Orchards
Transition from peaches into pumpkins and fall produce.
🧺 Tips for a Sweet U-Pick Trip
Timing is everything – Check websites or call ahead; crops can sell out daily.
Arrive early – Mornings are cooler and fruit is fresher.
Kid-friendly prep – Bring hats, sunscreen, closed shoes, and water bottles.
Bring cash – Some orchards are small family businesses.
Don’t over-pick – Take what you’ll eat (most farms charge by the pound).
📅 Quick-Glance Harvest Calendar
March–May → 🍓 Strawberries
May–August → 🍑 Peaches + Blackberries
August–September → 🍇 Grapes
August–October → 🍏 Apples + 🎃 Pumpkins
What to Pick & When
The Hill Country offers a variety of fruits depending on the season:
Spring (March–May): Strawberries, blackberries
Summer (June–August): Peaches, plums, figs
Fall (September–November): Apples, pumpkins, grapes
Winter (December–February): Greens, root vegetables (select farms)
Each farm has its own harvest schedule, so always check before you go.
Tips for Your Visit
Bring hats, sunscreen, and water—the Texas sun is strong!
Wear closed-toe shoes; fields can be dusty or muddy.
Don’t forget to bring a cooler if you’re traveling from out of town to keep fruit fresh.
Many farms also offer picnic areas, baked goods, jams, or even small petting zoos—so plan to make a day of it!
Popular Hill Country U-Pick Spots
Here are a few favorite places to explore:
🍑 Fredericksburg Peaches – The town is famous for its peaches, with several orchards offering U-pick in June and July.
🍓 Sweet Berry Farm (Marble Falls) – A family favorite for strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and even flower picking.
🍇 Blessington Farms (near Brenham) – Blueberries, blackberries, and seasonal produce, plus lots of kid-friendly activities.
🍏 Love Creek Orchards (Medina) – Known for its crisp Texas-grown apples in the fall.
🌻 Wildseed Farms (Fredericksburg) – Not a U-pick fruit farm, but you can walk among—and sometimes cut—seasonal wildflowers for photos and bouquets.
Make It an Adventure
Pair your U-pick trip with other Hill Country activities—stop at a local diner for pie, enjoy a scenic drive through wildflower-covered roads, or swing by a winery for peach wine and jams to bring home.
✨ Final Note: U-pick adventures change each year depending on the weather
