Can You Take On the 25lb Peach Challenge?
Every summer, the same question lands in our inbox: what do I do with all these peaches?
Fair question. A 25lb box of tree-ripened Georgia peaches is a glorious thing, but it is also, undeniably, a lot of peaches.
So this summer we want to help you use every last one, and maybe win a little something while you’re at it.
Where Your Peaches Come From
The peaches in your box aren’t grocery store peaches. They come from Pearson Farm in Fort Valley, Georgia, where the Pearson family has been growing fruit for five generations.
Here’s what makes them different: timing. The family walks their orchards on a 48-hour rotation, checking peaches tree by tree and picking each one only when it’s actually ready. No picking early to survive weeks in a supply chain. They pick at peak ripeness, and we get the fruit to you within days of harvest.
That’s the whole reason the flavor is what it is, and why you’ll want a napkin nearby.
25 Pounds of Possibilities
So, 25 pounds. What now? Honestly, more than you’d think. A few ideas to get you going:
Peach jam. A few jars now means summer on your toast in January.
Peach pie. Warm, flaky crust, fruit picked days ago. Enough said.
Peach salsa. Sweet with a little heat. Spoon it over grilled chicken, pile it on tacos, or just wreck a bag of chips with it.
Grilled peach salad. Sweet-and-savory flavors that looks beautiful on a brunch table.
And that’s barely scratching the surface. We pulled together a whole collection of peach recipes, from quick syrups to desserts worth showing off, to help you work through the box.
How the Challenge Works
1. Make something with peaches. Bake them, can them, blend them, grill them, freeze them, share them. One box, a dozen different ways.
2. Share a photo or video of your creation with #25lbPeachChallenge on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, and follow us everywhere so you don’t miss the winners.
3. That’s it, you’re in! Want the full peach experience? Grab your 25lb box at your local Fruit Stop, though any peaches will do.
No purchase necessary to enter. See the official rules for full details and an alternate way to enter. The 25lb box of peaches is a Fruit Stop exclusive: reserve one ahead or grab it as a walk-up. You won’t find it at our Pop-Up events.
The Details
The Challenge runs from June 15th through August 2nd, 2026. We pick a weekly winner each week starting the week of June 22nd, and our final winners the week of August 2nd. Enter as many weeks as you like, a new creation each week is a new chance to win. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older, with a few state exclusions. See the official rules for all the details.
What You Can Win
Starting the week of June 22nd, we’ll pick a weekly winner all summer long. Each one gets a $50 Tree-Ripe gift card, which, naturally, means more peaches!
Then the week of August 2nd, we’ll crown our final winners:
First Place: a Tree-Ripe goodie box with a 26-count box of peaches, a custom can cooler, a $50 gift card, a Tree-Ripe tote bag, and stickers.
Second & Third Place: a 13-count box of peaches, a Tree-Ripe tote bag, and stickers.
Most Creative & Whole-Box Hero: a 13-count box of peaches, a Tree-Ripe tote bag, and stickers.
Will You Accept the Challenge?
We want to see what you make. The cobbler your grandmother taught you. The backyard cookout with a bowl of peach salsa going fast. The jar of jam you’re weirdly proud of.
Whatever you come up with, share it and tag us. You might just inspire someone else’s box.
