6 Peach Ice‑Cream Shops Celebrating Summer In Georgia

There’s nothing that screams summer in Georgia quite like fresh peach ice cream!

As temperatures soar, locals and tourists alike flock to orchards and farms across the state for that perfect scoop of peachy goodness.

I’ve spent years hunting down the creamiest, most authentic peach ice cream throughout Georgia’s countryside.

Join me as we explore six amazing spots where you can indulge in this quintessential summer treat while surrounded by the very orchards where these juicy fruits are grown.

1. Pearson Farm: Where Tradition Meets Creamy Perfection

Y’all won’t believe the ice cream at Pearson Farm! Last summer, I drove two hours just to get my hands on their legendary peach ice cream, and let me tell you worth every mile. The Pearson family has been growing peaches since 1885, and that multi-generational expertise shines through in every lick.

Their ice cream stand sits right beside rows of peach trees, creating that farm-to-cone experience you just can’t replicate elsewhere. What makes their recipe special is the simplicity: just cream, sugar, and chunks of tree-ripened peaches picked that morning.

The best time to visit is mid-July when their Elberta peaches are at peak sweetness. Pro tip: grab a pint to go because you’ll be dreaming about it long after you leave Fort Valley!

2. Lane Southern Orchards: Ice Cream With A View

Holy peach cobbler, Batman! The first time I tasted Lane Southern Orchards’ peach ice cream, I nearly fell off my rocking chair on their wraparound porch. This Fort Valley gem serves up scoops that taste like summer sunshine in a cup.

Their massive market pavilion offers the perfect respite from Georgia’s heat. While waiting for your ice cream, you can watch through giant windows as workers sort and pack peaches fresh from the surrounding 5,000+ acres of orchards.

My favorite part? They offer peach ice cream flights featuring different peach varieties from yellow-fleshed Crest Haven to white-fleshed Sugar Lady. Each has its own distinct flavor profile that’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about peaches. Bonus points for their adorable peachy merchandise!

3. Dickey Farms: Historic Scoops Under The Packing Shed

Stepping into Dickey Farms feels like time travel with ice cream! Founded in 1897, this Musella treasure boasts Georgia’s oldest continuously operating peach packinghouse and hands down, some of the tastiest peach ice cream I’ve ever face-planted into.

The real magic happens beneath their century-old packing shed where ceiling fans whir lazily overhead. I once visited during a summer thunderstorm and watched the rain while devouring their signature peach ice cream as workers sorted peaches on antique equipment nearby pure Southern poetry.

Their secret weapon? They fold in bits of candied peach alongside the fresh chunks, creating little pockets of intensified peachy caramel goodness. Grab a rocking chair, listen to the peachy gossip from locals who’ve been coming here for generations, and don’t miss their peach ice cream sandwich between two fresh peach cookies!

4. Southern Belle Farm: Cow-To-Cone Peach Perfection

Butter my biscuit and call me impressed! Southern Belle Farm knocked my socks off with their farm-fresh approach to peach ice cream. Unlike other spots on this list, they raise dairy cows right alongside their peach orchards in McDonough, creating a truly field-to-spoon experience that’s unmatched.

One scorching August afternoon, I watched as Farmer Jimmy combined milk from that morning’s milking with peaches picked just hours earlier. The resulting ice cream had a richness that made me weak in the knees, creamy, fresh, with that perfect balance of sweet and tangy.

Kids go bananas for their peach ice cream served in waffle cones shaped like cowbells! Beyond ice cream, they offer adorable tractor rides through the orchards where you can see both the peach trees and the happy cows that contribute to your frozen treat.

5. CJ Orchards: Innovative Peach Flavors In Rutledge

My taste buds threw a party when I discovered CJ Orchards! This family-run operation in Rutledge has revolutionized peach ice cream with their wild flavor combinations that somehow still let Georgia peaches shine as the star.

The Johnson family’s fourth-generation peach growers weren’t content with just traditional peach ice cream. Their rotating menu features concoctions like Peaches & Cream Corn (trust me, it works!), Peach-Basil Swirl, and my personal addiction Spiced Peach Bourbon Caramel that makes me want to slap my grandma (lovingly, of course).

Their outdoor ice cream garden features string lights, local musicians on weekend evenings, and vintage peach crates repurposed as seating. They also offer vegan peach ice cream made with coconut milk that’s so good even die-hard dairy lovers line up for it. Don’t leave without trying their peach ice cream flight with tiny waffle cone hats!

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