Peach Display From H. C. Harold's Orchard-Ararat, VA
July 15, 2010
Pictured here is a display of Gala Freestone Peaches from H. C. Harold's Orchard in Ararat, VA. These were harvested on July 14, 2010 by Mr. Harry Harold and his staff.
Photo by Tom Bishop
Patrick County, Virginia is home for the Annual Virginia State Peach Festival, held in August of each year.
The celebration is led by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and includes, a Friday night music celebration in Stuart, VA and Saturday Folk Fair in Meadows of Dan, VA.
Typical peach products available are home made peach ice cream, peach cobbler, peach wine coolers, peach snow cones and fresh local grown peaches by the box full.
Production of peaches in Patrick County comes from the communities of Ararat, Woolwine, and Stuart.
For more information or a list of orchards and produce markets, call the Chamber office at 276-694-6012 or go to web site, www.patrickchamber.com. E-mail address: patcchamber@embarqmail.com
To Reach H. C. Harold Orchard:
5824 Willis Gap Road, Ararat, VA 24053
Telephone: 276-251-5445
Web site: www.hcharoldorchard.com
