Farms & Orchards

Gillespie County is one of the largest peach-producing counties in Texas with some 600 acres of trees.

Roadside peach stands line many of the roads leading into Fredericksburg, with a major concentration along Highway 290 between Fredericksburg and Stonewall and along Highway 87 South.

The peach season runs from mid-May through mid-August. The Hill Country Fruit Council produces a listing of its members in a brochure entitled Fredericksburg-Stonewall Peaches, which is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center.

In addition to Texas Hill Country peaches, Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are home to a number of ranches, farms and pecan orchards. From wildflower farms like Windmill Meadows Farms to family-owned pecan orchards and Roam Ranch, which is focused on regenerative agriculture - Fredericksburg offers agricultural experiences aplenty.

Love Fredericksburg Ranches & Farms

As part of the Love FBGTX campaign, please join us in enjoying and protecting Fredericksburg's great farms and ranches. Here are ways to Love Fredericksburg Ranches & Farms.

  1. Support local food producers by eating at the area's farm-to-table restaurants.
  2. Pass slow moving farm equipment responsibly.
  3. Visit area orchards and farms for peaches, produce and other locally-made products.
  4. Do not litter. Place all trash in designated containers.
  5. Tour the Pioneer Museum to learn about Fredericksburg's rich agricultural history.

Learn more ways to Love Fredericksburg at LoveFBGTX.com.

Farms & Ranches

The Fredericksburg area is home to working farms and ranches that produce vegetables, specialty food products, wildflowers, pecans, grass-fed meats and more. A number of local farms and ranches offer hands-on agricultural experiences for visitors.