Pick your own fruit near Amherst with a view!

Last updated Aug 15, 2026.

We are excited to announce our dates for pick-your-own peaches for 2026! This year, we will have four Sunday events in August: 8/2, 8/9, and 8/16.

We are proud to bring you peaches grown entirely without pesticides or sprays of any kind. We rely instead on natural systems and ecosystem services to manage pests and disease.
These fruit will not have the same shelf-life as fruit grown using pesticides, so be sure to eat them or freeze/can them within 2 days of picking!
The hours will be 10am-2pm on Sundays the 2nd, 9th, and 16th during August 2026.

Pricing is on a Pay What You Can, Take What You Need system. Our suggested contribution will be $20 per 1/2 peck bag (about 5-6 LBS of fruit). If you can give more to compensate for those peach lovers who have less, please do!
Due to modest yields, we will have a 2 bag per customer limit. Cash and Venmo only!

How to be prepared

There will not be a bathroom at this event! For your
convenience, we suggest you do your business ahead of time

This is an outdoor activity held at a farm that uses management with minimal ecological impacts. Because we foster habitat for beneficial insects and do not use any insecticides, that means there are bugs around – including many kinds of bees! Dress appropriately and use bug spray if you are sensitive to insect presence.
-We will mow the grass but conditions may be moist, so wear water-resistant footwear.
-We recommend bringing your own water bottle and sunscreen.

Looking for pick your own in Hampshire County? Phoenix Fruit Farm proudly serves Belchertown as well as these surrounding towns: Amherst, Hadley, Palmer, Ludlow, Ware and more! Join us at the orchard for quality fruit and a scenic view of Quabbin during all PYO activities.

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