Summer in Maryland means one thing for anyone who likes fresh fruit: roadside stands loaded with peaches, melons, and whatever else the farm picked that morning. These small stops are scattered across the state, from the Eastern Shore flatlands to the rolling farm country out west.
Some are run by families who have farmed the same land for generations, and most sell produce so fresh it never sees a grocery truck. Here are seven Maryland produce stands and farm markets where the peaches and melons are absolutely worth tapping the brakes for.
1. Baugher’s Farm Market, Westminster
Carroll County has plenty of farms, but Baugher’s has been working its land since 1904, which makes it one of the older family operations still going strong.
The market sells tree-ripened peaches through the summer along with cantaloupe and watermelon when the season lines up. You can also pick your own fruit in the orchards, which turns a quick stop into an afternoon.
There is a restaurant on site too, so you can grab a slice of fruit pie after loading up on produce. Baugher’s is an easy choice if you want the full farm experience rather than just a quick grab-and-go table.
2. Larriland Farm, Woodbine
Pick-your-own fans already know Larriland, a Howard County farm that has been letting visitors gather their own fruit for decades.
Peaches are a summer highlight here, and the farm posts daily updates on what is ready to pick so you never make the drive for nothing. Melons round out the warm-weather lineup alongside berries earlier in the season.
The farm sits in a quiet rural pocket off Route 94, and there is plenty of space for kids to roam while the grownups fill baskets. If you like knowing exactly which fruit is ripe before you go, Larriland’s crop calendar makes it simple.
3. Godfrey’s Farm, Sudlersville
Way out on the Eastern Shore in Queen Anne’s County, Godfrey’s Farm draws folks who plan their summer around its fruit.
Peaches are a big deal here, and the farm offers pick-your-own along with a market stocked with fresh-picked produce. Cantaloupe and other summer crops show up as the weather warms.
The flat Shore farmland gives the whole place an open, unhurried feel that fits a slow summer drive. Godfrey’s is a great reason to point the car toward Sudlersville when peach season peaks.
4. Kilby Cream, Rising Sun
Most people head to Kilby Cream for the homemade ice cream, but the working dairy farm in Cecil County is also surrounded by farm country full of seasonal produce.
The setting near Rising Sun makes it an easy pairing: grab fresh fruit from area stands nearby, then reward yourself with a scoop made right on the farm.
Kilby is a family dairy where you can see cows just steps from where the ice cream is made. If you want a stop that turns a produce run into a treat, this corner of northern Maryland delivers.
5. Homestead Farm Market, Hagerstown
Out in Washington County, Homestead Farm Market has become a go-to for folks driving through the western part of the state.
Peaches, melons, and a wide spread of seasonal vegetables fill the market through summer, much of it grown right on the surrounding farm. Baked goods and other homemade items round out the shelves.
The location near Hagerstown puts it within easy reach of the mountains, so it works well as a stop on a longer road trip west. Homestead is the kind of place where you go in for peaches and leave with a full trunk.
6. Reid’s Orchard and Winery, Gambrills
Anne Arundel County keeps a surprising amount of farmland, and Reid’s has kept fruit growing in Gambrills for generations.
The orchard is known for its peaches during the summer stretch, with a farm market that sells fresh produce as it ripens. Apples take over later in the year, so the stand stays busy well past peach season.
Being close to the Annapolis area means this one is an easy detour for anyone in central Maryland. Reid’s is a solid pick when you want farm-fresh fruit without driving to the edge of the state.
7. Miller Farms, Clinton
Just south of Washington in Prince George’s County, Miller Farms has served the Clinton area as a working farm and market for decades.
Summer brings peaches, melons, and a broad mix of vegetables to the market, much of it grown on the property. The farm also runs pick-your-own for certain crops, giving visitors a hands-on option.
Its location close to the Beltway makes it one of the easiest stops on this list for city dwellers craving something fresh. Miller Farms proves you do not have to drive far from the metro area to find honest farm produce.
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