Summer fruit season is about to hit its stride in Virginia, and one of the region’s most popular orchard destinations is celebrating in a big way.
A Berry Fun Weekend returns to Chiles Peach Orchard on June 20th and 21st, offering visitors the chance to pick fresh peaches and blueberries while enjoying a full schedule of family-friendly entertainment.
For Washington-area families looking for a scenic day trip, the event combines the excitement of harvest season with unique orchard activities, seasonal food and live music.
With peach season officially underway, the festival puts some of Virginia’s most beloved summer fruits front and center.
When and where is the ‘Berry Fun Weekend’ event happening?
The Berry Fun Weekend will take place on Saturday, June 20th, and Sunday, June 21st, from 9 am to 4 pm at Chiles Peach Orchard in Crozet, Virginia, roughly two and a half hours from the District.
The orchard is part of the Chiles Family Orchards network and is known for its mountain views, seasonal festivals, and pick-your-own fruit experiences.
The event celebrates the arrival of peak summer harvest season, with u-pick peaches and blueberries serving as the main attraction.
Visitors can spend the day filling baskets with fresh fruit before exploring the festival grounds and activities.
What to expect at the festival
While the fruit picking alone is worth the drive, A Berry Fun Weekend goes well beyond the orchard rows.
Festival guests can purchase activity tickets and participate in several signature events, including:
- Pie & Cobbler Eating Contests
- Bobbing for Peach Cider Donuts
- Bee Train Rides through the orchard
- Pie Walk competitions
- Face painting
- Live music performances throughout the weekend
The event also features a menu built around the season’s harvest, including berry and peach pies, berry lemonade slushies, berry mimosas, berry and peach cobbler, and even hot honey bacon and peach pizza.
What makes the weekend particularly unique is its celebration of both the blueberry harvest and the beginning of peach season.
Rather than focusing on a single fruit, visitors can experience two of Virginia’s signature summer crops at the same event while enjoying orchard-themed games and competitions that you won’t find at a typical festival.
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission to the orchard and festival grounds is free, making it an affordable summer outing for families.
However, many activities require tickets that can be purchased on-site.
Guests can buy a roll of 10 activity tickets for $10, with individual attractions requiring different numbers of tickets.
- Bobbing for peach cider donuts – two tickets,
- Bee Train rides – three tickets
- A pie-eating contest – five tickets to enter.
Face painting is also available for an additional fee based on the selected design.
Visitors planning to pick peaches or blueberries should also expect separate charges for any fruit they harvest and take home.
As peach season kicks off across Virginia, A Berry Fun Weekend offers one of the region’s most memorable ways to celebrate the arrival of summer — combining fresh fruit, family-friendly competition and plenty of orchard charm into one delicious weekend.
