From Texas’s first commercial lavender farm in Blanco to sunflower fields in Fredericksburg, wildflower drives across the Hill Country, and u-pick berry farms throughout the Piney Woods — summer harvest season is the best-kept secret in Texas agritourism.
Lavender season in Central Texas runs through the month of June — and right now, in the weeks after the Blanco Lavender Festival wrapped up its three-day run on June 7, the farms that inspired the whole celebration are still open, still fragrant, and still worth visiting before the blooms fade for the year.
But lavender is just the beginning. Across Texas, summer harvest season brings sunflowers, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, and wildflowers into peak form — turning a Saturday drive into one of the most rewarding agritourism experiences in the country. Here is your guide to every farm worth visiting right now.
Hill Country — Hill Country Lavender Farm, Blanco
The very first commercial lavender farm in Texas sits on 2.75 acres at the corner of FM 2325 and FM 165 in Blanco, featuring more than 8 different types of lavender across two field sections. Owner Tasha Corradini has been involved with the farm since 1999 when the first lavender sprig was planted — she purchased the farm in 2006 and has since grown the product line to more than 75 handmade products, all small-batch, including soaps, lotions, sprays, and a full line of culinary items.
Farm entry is free. Lavender lemonade and lavender cookies are available on-site, and you can walk among the rows throughout the season. Group talks led by the owner on the history of the farm and how to grow lavender at home are available by request for $10 per person during regular season — not available during the Lavender Festival weekend.
Due to a cooler and wetter than normal spring in 2026, the blooming season has been delayed. Always check the farm’s website or Facebook page before visiting to confirm current bloom status.
Important GPS note: The farm relocated a few years ago and some GPS systems still show the old address. Verify the address at hillcountrylavender.com before heading out.
Hill Country Lavender Farm 8241 FM 165, Blanco, TX 78606 Regular Season Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. / Closed Sunday through Wednesday Parking: Free farm entry / $5 per car to park Phone: (830) 833-2294 Website: hillcountrylavender.com Facebook: Hill Country Lavender Farm Instagram: @hillcountrylavender
All products are also available year-round at Brieger Pottery on the Blanco downtown square.
Washington County — Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg
Between Houston and Austin on US-290, Wildseed Farms is the largest working wildflower farm in the United States — more than 200 acres of cut flowers grown commercially, with a retail market, gardens, and a wine shed open year-round. Summer is one of the best seasons to visit, with sunflowers, zinnias, and warm-season wildflowers in full color across the fields.
Wildseed Farms 100 Legacy Dr., Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Season: Open year-round Hours: Daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: (830) 990-1393 Website: wildseedfarms.com
East Texas — Ham Orchards, Terrell
Ham Orchards opened its blackberry patch in May and is the closest pick-your-own experience to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex — 45 minutes east of Dallas. Fresh peaches are sold in the store, BBQ is served under the pavilion, and homemade peach ice cream draws visitors from across the region. The peach season runs mid-May through mid-August with varieties ripening in succession.
Ham Orchards 11939 County Road 309, Terrell, TX 75161 Season: Mid-May through mid-August 2026 Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Closed Sundays Phone: (972) 524-2028 Website: hamorchard.com Instagram: @hamorchards — check daily for harvest and blackberry patch updates
East Texas — Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm, Nacogdoches
One of the most established u-pick blueberry operations in the state, with more than 2,000 blueberry bushes of multiple varieties that ripen in succession — keeping the farm open through July.
Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm 1984 Old Tyler Road, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 Season: June through July 2026 Phone: (936) 564-6263 Call ahead to confirm u-pick availability before visiting
Brenham — Antique Rose Emporium
Washington County between Houston and Austin is one of the most scenic summer driving corridors in the state. The Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham keeps its heritage rose gardens at peak visual interest through early summer — a free destination for any garden lover making the Hill Country or Piney Woods drive.
Antique Rose Emporium 9300 Lueckemeyer Rd., Brenham, TX 77833 Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Sunday 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Admission: Free Website: antiqueroseemporium.com
Planning Your Summer Harvest Drive
Lavender season in Texas runs from May through July, with late May and early June being peak bloom time in the Hill Country. Most farms post real-time updates on social media and their websites — always check before making the drive, as harvest windows shift with weather and conditions.
The Hill Country loop — Austin to Blanco to Fredericksburg to Kerrville and back — covers the most lavender and wildflower farm density in the state in a single day trip. East Texas — Nacogdoches, Tyler, Lindale — handles its own long weekend for blueberries and blackberries, best combined with the Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches on June 13.
For the complete guide to Texas u-pick farms and agritourism destinations, visit the Texas Department of Agriculture’s agritourism directory at texasagriculture.gov/agritourism.
