Just Peachy

words Catherine Frederick Make plans now to visit a local orchard and pick a bushel or two of peaches! Perfect for slicing, pies, and jams, you just can’t beat a juicy peach freshly plucked. Readiness is weather dependent so be sure you call ahead for operating hours and availability.

BARNHILL ORCHARDS

LONOKE, ARKANSAS/ 501.286.2677

Open daily from 9am – 5:30pm, this family-run operation is not a U-pick, but you can drive-thru and pick-up! Friendly people and delicious fruits and veggies!

CADRON CREST ORCHARD

GUY, ARKANSAS / 501.679.3243

Pick all the peaches and blackberries you want (apples in July). Prepicked are available! Call for daily hours, availability, and pricing.

COX BERRY FARM AND NURSERY

CLARKSVILLE, ARKANSAS / 479.754.3707

Cox Berry offers several varieties of peaches and you do the picking – they even provide the bags for you to pick in and take home!

FAULKNER LAKE ORCHARD

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 501.961.9988

Pick peaches to your heart’s content! Sold by the pound Monday through Saturday from 8am – 5pm. Stop by their farm store for their house-made jams and jellies!

PEACH PICKIN’ PARADISE

LAMAR, ARKANSAS / 479.754.2006

U-pick ‘em! They plan to have a wonderful season, full of juicy, delicious peaches! Operating times vary so call or check Facebook before you go!

TAYLOR’S ORCHARD

GENTRY, ARKANSAS / 479.736.2004

Peaches should be ripe for picking in late June and then blackberries in July. Follow them on Facebook and call before you travel for daily details.