Nothing embodies the spirit of a Texas summer quite like a sun-ripened peach at its peak. Ideal growing conditions — mild winter temperatures paired with timely spring rains — have yielded an early, abundant harvest, with orchards across Parker County and the Hill Country showcasing some of their finest fruit in years.
Juicy freestones and golden clings are reaching perfection, filling farm stands and market stalls with irresistible fragrance and flavor. Whether plucked straight off the branch, selected with care at a farmers market, or savored at the forthcoming Parker County Peach Festival (details below), these peaches promise a taste of the season at its most indulgent.
Here’s where to find this summer’s standout picks around Fort Worth:
Local farmers markets
Campos Market
Campos Market is a family-owned gem known for its exceptional produce and commitment to quality. Its peaches are hand-selected for peak ripeness, grown with care on trusted Texas farms, and delivered at the height of sweetness and juiciness. Unlike mass-market alternatives, Campos peaches are celebrated for their vibrant aroma, velvety texture, and sun-kissed flavor. 5300 Boat Club Rd., Fort Worth. Hours: 9 am-5 pm Monday, 9 am-6 pm Friday, 7 am-6 pm Saturday-Sunday.
Clearfork Farmers Market
Located at The Trailhead in Clearfork, this year-round market features more than 25 local farmers, ranchers, and artisan vendors every Saturday. During peach season, you’ll find fresh varieties from growers like Hudspeth Farm, along with peach jams and baked goods. The market offers a thoughtful selection of local favorites, and the vendor lineup rotates weekly. With its scenic setting and quality offerings, it’s an ideal spot for a Saturday morning outing. 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth. Hours: 8 am-12 noon Saturday.
Cowtown Farmers Market
As Tarrant County’s oldest and best-known farmers market, Cowtown is where serious food lovers and savvy locals stock up on just-picked produce straight from North Texas soil. During peak season, expect to see crates of sun-kissed peaches from family-run orchards like Cooper Farms and Hutton Peach Farm. From 8 am to noon, shoppers wander through rows of local bounty. Everything sold here is grown, raised, or crafted within 150 miles. And in the heat of summer (June through August) a boutique Wednesday market pops up, featuring select vendors with peak-season produce, artisan baked goods, and fresh-cut flowers. 8901 Clifford St., White Settlement. Hours: 8 am-12 noon (or until sold out) Saturday.
Farmers Market Fort Worth Inc.
Family owned for 38 years, Farmers Market Fort Worth offers more than just incredible fruit; it has a full array of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a complete selection of nuts. Visitors can even create a customized fruit basket for friends and family filled with seasonal peaches and flavorful extras. 5507 E. Belknap St., Haltom City. Hours: 8 am-5:30 pm Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm Saturday.
The indoor Farmers Market of Grapevine is a popular stop on Main Street.Photo courtesy of Farmers Market of Grapevine
Farmers Market of Grapevine
At the height of peach season, Farmers Market of Grapevine transforms into a celebration of Texas-grown stone fruit. Beneath rows of white tents and inside the year-round indoor market on Main Street, baskets brim with just-picked peaches — freestone varieties renowned for their sunset hues and tender flesh. Open daily with extended hours during peak season, Farmers Market of Grapevine also offers artisanal goods like handcrafted jams, Texas honey, farmstead cheeses, and more. 520 South Main St., Ste. 203, Grapevine. Hours: 8 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday, 9 am-6 pm Sunday.
Green’s Produce & Plants
For decades, the owners of Green’s Produce & Plants in Arlington have cultivated relationships with growers across Parker County and East Texas, regions renowned for producing the most succulent, flavor-packed peaches in the state. Their meticulous, small-batch handling ensures each peach is soft, sweet, and never mealy. The fruit at Green’s doesn’t sit in cold storage or travel cross-country. It’s picked at peak ripeness and delivered fresh, often the same morning it arrives at the stand. 3001 W. Arkansas Ln., Arlington. Hours: 8 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm Sunday.
Haslet Feed and Farm Market
While year-round visitors rely on its selection of premium feed, hay, and livestock essentials, summer brings a sweet transformation. During peach season, Haslet Feed and Farm becomes a hub of fresh, local flavor. Sourced from nearby orchards and kissed by the Texas sun, this market’s peaches are the kind that make you rethink store-bought fruit entirely. 100 Main St., Haslet. Hours: 8 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm Sunday.
Haslet Feed and Farm Market’s peaches are sourced from nearby orchards.Photo courtesy of Haslet Feed and Farm Market
Keller Farmers Market
During the summer, Keller Farmers Market showcases the freshest handpicked varieties from trusted local sources and family-owned orchards. Beside a picturesque brook near Bear Creek Park, shoppers at the market can explore an array of peach-inspired creations, like preserves and zesty salsas crafted by local artisans who celebrate the fruit’s peak season. 400 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller. Hours: 8 am-12 noon Saturday.
North Richland Hills Farmers Market
Unlike many other produce sellers, North Richland Hills Farmers Market is known for its deep-rooted commitment to customer service and community. For more than 15 years, this family-owned market has been a go-to source for both locally grown and regionally sourced fruits and vegetables, offering a mix of Texas favorites like Pecos cantaloupes and East Texas tomatoes. Open seven days a week, the market also supports local nurseries and offers a full range of plants, garden supplies, and birding products. 7700 Davis Blvd., North Richland Hills. Hours: 8 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday, 9 am-7 pm Sunday.
Rufe Snow Farmers Market
Rufe Snow Farmers Market is a family-run treasure that sources its peaches exclusively from trusted regional growers. Here, every item is carefully curated, from the gluten-free pantry staples to the artisanal honeys and small-batch preserves that line its shelves. Weekly specials rotate with the rhythm of the harvest, ensuring every visit yields a new discovery. 6871 Rufe Snow Dr., Watauga. Hours: 9 am-8 pm Monday; 9 am-5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday.
Saginaw Farmers Market
Set beneath the shaded paths of the Saginaw Switchyard, the market features live acoustic music, friendly artisan vendors, and the freshest produce sourced within a 150-mile radius. Every peach, tomato, and herb is hand-picked at peak ripeness often just hours before arriving. The market’s carefully curated selection also gives guests direct access to farmers who can tell you exactly where and how your food was grown. 752 S. Knowles Dr., Saginaw. Hours: Open 8 am-12 noon every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
Pick-your-own orchards
Gemini Peach and Rose Farm
Gemini Peach and Rose Farm sits on four acres in the heart of Denton. This family-owned gem is home to more than 200 peach trees and 1,000 award-winning rose bushes, harmoniously coexisting in curated rows. What sets Gemini Peach and Rose Farm apart is its blending of heritage horticulture and sustainable farming. No synthetic chemicals touch the soil or trees. Visitors are invited to stroll through rows of mature peach trees, hand-picking heirloom freestone varieties at the height of their flavor. The farm also grows plums, tomatoes, bell peppers, blackberries and figs that are available for purchase. 1301 Haggard Ln., Denton. Hours: 9 am-3 pm Monday-Saturday.
Ham Orchards
Just east of Terrell, this orchard was founded in 1979 by Dale and Judy Ham with 50 peach trees. It has grown into a 100-acre destination with more than 10,000 trees. Orchard guests are welcome to wander through the rows of fruit-laden trees, cool off with a cup of Ham’s signature peach or strawberry ice cream, or gather under the open-air pavilion to savor slow-smoked barbecue and peach cobbler fresh from the on-site bakery. 11939 County Rd. 309, Terrell. Hours: 9 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday (mid-May to mid-August).
No visit to Ham Orchards is complete without a cup of their signature peach ice cream.Photo courtesy of Ham Orchards
Hutton Peach Farm
With an impressive spread of roughly 5,000 peach trees, Hutton Peach Farm has offered a true farm-to-table experience in Parker County for four decades. Its homemade peach ice cream is a local legend, and its leadership of the Weatherford Farmers Market reinforces the farm’s pivotal role in the region’s agricultural heritage. Visitors can wander the orchard for a hands-on U-pick experience or opt for a basket of pre-picked peaches that have already been expertly harvested. 210 Greenwood Cut Off Rd., Weatherford. Hours: Open 9 am-6 pm daily during season (June-July).
WOW U-Pick Farms
By combining traditional soil farming and cutting-edge hydroponic systems, WOW U-Pick Farms is able to enhance the taste and texture of each peach while extending the harvest window. With its commitment to sustainable agriculture, WOW U-Pick Farms offers a farm-to-hand experience, inviting guests to meander through maintained rows and taste the difference that comes from produce picked at peak ripeness. 7271 Donald Rd., Krum. Hours: 9 am-6 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 4-6 pm Wednesday; 9 am-4 pm Saturday.
Everyone eats peaches at Parker County’s famous festival.Photo courtesy of Parker County Peach Festival
40th annual Parker County Peach Festival
Few traditions celebrate peach season quite like the Parker County Peach Festival, returning to Historic Downtown Weatherford on Saturday, July 12 (8 am-4 pm). More than just a tribute to the region’s prized stone fruit, the festival salutes community and craftsmanship, drawing thousands of visitors from across Texas to experience its unique blend of local flavor and small-town charm. With more than 200 arts and crafts vendors, live music echoing through streets, and a peach-themed food court offering everything from cobbler to salsa, it’s a festival that rewards guests with sweet selections year after year.