U-Pick Adventures in the Texas Hill Country 🌿🍓🍑🌻
Looking for a fun family day trip? One of our favorite ways to experience the Texas Hill Country is by visiting local farms during harvest season. Whether you're picking strawberries in the spring, enjoying peach season in Fredericksburg, or wandering through lavender fields in Blanco - these outings create sweet family memories and help kids connect with where their food comes from.
💜 Don't Miss: Blanco Lavender Festival
June 5–7, 2026
This weekend, Blanco transforms into the Lavender Capital of Texas for the 21st Annual Blanco Lavender Festival.
Families can enjoy:
Live music
Lavender vendors and artisan booths
Lavender lemonade and treats
Activities for kids
Farm visits
Beautiful Hill Country views
The festival takes place on the historic Blanco square and at Hill Country Lavender Farm. Admission to the festival is free.
🌸 Flower Picking & Flower Farm Adventures
💜 Hill Country Lavender Farm | Blanco
Texas' first commercial lavender farm features more than 2,500 lavender plants and gorgeous Hill Country views.
Families can:
Walk through lavender fields
Shop handmade lavender products
Enjoy lavender lemonade and treats
Take beautiful family photos
Bloom Season: Late May–Early July
🌼 Arnosky Family Farm | Blanco
Known for their stunning flowers and seasonal blooms, Arnosky Family Farm allows visitors to create beautiful bouquets while exploring the farm.
Family-friendly features:
Flower cutting
Blue Barn flower market
Seasonal blooms throughout the year
🌸 Wildseed Farms | Fredericksburg
The largest wildflower farm in the United States.
Families love:
Walking trails through colorful flowers
Garden areas
Gift shop
Café and biergarten
Great photo opportunities
Wildflowers typically bloom from spring through fall.
🍓 Berry Picking
🍓 Sweet Berry Farm | Marble Falls
This is one of the best family farm experiences in the Hill Country.
Kids can:
Pick strawberries (seasonal)
Visit flower fields
Ride the barrel train
Play farm games
Explore mazes
Enjoy homemade treats
What makes it special is that there is plenty to do even after you're finished picking.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged kids.
🍑 Jenschke Orchards | Fredericksburg
A Hill Country tradition since 1961, Jenschke Orchards is one of the most popular family farms in the Fredericksburg area. Seven generations of the Jenschke family have helped grow the orchard, which now features thousands of peach trees and more than 20 varieties of peaches. Visitors can often enjoy seasonal pick-your-own experiences, depending on the year's harvest conditions, along with strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees throughout the year.
Families love:
🍑 Fresh Hill Country peaches in summer Please Note: Due to weather challenges earlier this year, local orchards experienced a smaller peach harvest than usual. Unfortunately, there are not enough peaches available for U-pick this season, but many orchards still have delicious fresh-picked peaches available for purchase while supplies last.
🚜 Wagon rides to the orchards during picking events
🍓 Seasonal strawberries and blackberries
🎃 Fall pumpkin patch and corn maze
🍦 Homemade ice cream, jams, jellies, and peach treats
📸 Beautiful photo opportunities among the orchards
Boerne Love Tip: Pair a visit to Jenschke Orchards with lunch in Fredericksburg and a stop at Wildseed Farms for a full day of Hill Country fun. Be sure to check their website or Facebook page before visiting, as peach availability and U-pick opportunities can vary significantly from year to year due to weather conditions. In fact, the 2026 peach crop was heavily impacted by a spring freeze, so availability may be limited this season.
🧺 Tips for a Successful Farm Day
✔️ Check social media before you go. Harvest dates change based on weather.
✔️ Arrive early for cooler temperatures.
✔️ Bring sunscreen, hats, and water.
✔️ Wear closed-toe shoes.
✔️ Pack a cooler if you're driving home with fruit.
✔️ Bring cash just in case.
✔️ Let kids help pick—it may take longer, but it's part of the fun!
🚗 Make It a Full-Day Adventure
Many of these destinations are close to charming Hill Country towns like Blanco, Fredericksburg, and Marble Falls.
Consider pairing your farm visit with:
A local playground
Ice cream stop
Picnic lunch
Farmers market
Scenic Hill Country drive
The best part? Kids usually leave tired, happy, and excited to tell everyone about the fruit or flowers they picked themselves.
✨ Before visiting any farm, always check their website or social media for current harvest conditions, hours, and availability.
