While some people may associate a delicious pecan pie as an iconic holiday desert for Christmastime, the truth is: National Pecan Pie Day actually falls right in the heart of summertime. In fact, in 2019, National Pecan Pie Day falls on Friday, July 12th. Coincidentally, there's a pecan farm in South Carolina that dates all the way back to the 1920s - and a pie from the bakery is a delightful treat any time of year.

Now that you know about National Pecan Pie Day (the second Friday in July), you can begin preparing for the big day any moment between now and then.

Imagine just how good a fresh baked, warm pecan pie will taste!

There's quite simply no better place to find one (or the ingredients to make your own) than at Young Plantations Pecan store in Florence.

Young Plantations has been cultivating pecans in South Carolina for nearly a hundred years. They've perfected a dish or two (more, actually!), including delicious Pecan Pies — which they ship all over the world.

Along with delicious pecan pies, visitors to the store can also pick up other treats made with the pecans grown right on the Young Plantations farm.

From chocolate-covered pecans, to chocolate pecan pie, and more, you'll find a variety of delicious pecan treats awaiting.

The bakery within the store is always creating fresh pies and more for customers to take home and enjoy.

Prefer to have a slice right on the spot and take your whole pie home for later?

You can do that too! And if you just can't decide what you'd like to purchase, then get a slice of each! The Chocolate Pecan Pie is amazing!

You can head to the mix and match counter and load several singles into your very own "samples" box to carry home.

From fresh baked muffins to cornbread, praline pecans, cinnamon nut twists, and more... the scrumptious ways to include the almighty (South Carolina-grown) pecan into such a variety of sweet treats seem endless at Young Plantations.

Young Plantation Pecans is a great place to stop any time of year, but especially during the holidays AND in the height of summertime to celebrate National Pecan Pie Day in July!

Don't forget to ask for a scoop of ice cream on your warm slice of Pecan Pie! Yum!

Young Plantations Pecan Farm store is open seven days a week. The hours are Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's conveniently located just off exit 164 of Interstate 95 in Florence. Learn more (and order goodies online) from the official website, and follow the Facebook page here.

Address: 2005 Babar Lane, Florence, SC, 29501