PEACHES And PEOPLE
Peaches and People September is an exciting time of year in Brigham City, Utah. “Peach Days” is a big celebration and this year marked the 121 st ! (1904-2025) “ It all started in 1855 when William Wrighton took Brigham Young’s advise and purchased 100 peach pits for $1.00- and the decision really paid off! Fruit trees grew especially well in Brigham City’s warm days and cool evenings. Within just 3 years Wrighton had sucessfully grown and harvested peaches- and his success encouraged others.” (Mikee Ferran for Utah Humanities 2024- the Beehive Archive.) The 1 st official Peach Days was held in 1904 and has grown to today’s 40,000 plus visitors event. Peach orchards are now a common sight when traveling on Highway 89 near Brigham City. Every morning, (6 days per week) weather permitting – Annette, her 90 year old mother Naomi, and I walk past large orchards of peaches while getting our morning exerci...