Cash crops includes the famous Hill Country peaches , and grapes have always flourished resulting in several established wineries and plans for more. Other agriculture income is provided through cattle, sheep and goats as well as other cash crops. And Gillespie County's large white-tail deer population makes the area a favorite of the hunters. The Texas Hill Country is known for its Texas wild flowers and Fredericksburg's industry includes Wildseed Farms, Ltd. , which produces wild flower seeds sown world-wide. Sunday House Foods, employs 300 in processing whole turkeys, and a number of smaller companies manufacture a variety of items from small machined parts to jewelry and natural gas equipment to musical instruments.
Tourism continues to be a vital part of Fredericksburg's economy.
Fredericksburg is continually ranked among the top 15 destination cities in Texas according to Texas Department of Transportation surveys and attractions such as the LBJ Ranch, Admiral Nimitz Museum , Pioneer Museum Complex and Enchanted Rock State Natural Area are always top destinations. While retail sales continue to climb, annual unemployment rates stay in the two percent range. Businesses are attracted by the strong German work ethic as well as the excellent quality of life it offers their workers. Along with the Nimitz, LBJ Ranch and Enchanted Rock, Fredericksburg offers the Pioneer Museum Complex . Fort Martin Scott is now an attraction as well.