There’s no denying our urge to pull over for a hand-painted sign advertising fresh, local produce on a winding country road anytime of year, but there’s something extra magical about a roadside stand in the summertime. A Southern summer just makes pulling off the highway or detouring for a roadside farm stand feel like more than just a pit stop, but an adventure. Maybe it’s the promise of a paper sack filled with sun-warmed peaches or the sight of vine-ripened tomatoes, plump watermelons, and silver queen corn piled high. Across the South, farm stands and small markets—many open year-round—shine brightest from spring through fall, but there’s no season quite like summer to experience their full glory. These beloved spots, often family-run and rooted in tradition, and brimming with the flavors that define the region from heirloom varieties to locally made goods like homemade preserves and fresh-baked breads. From the backroads of Georgia to the lowcountry of South Carolina, these legend...