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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis
Thursday, September 4th: Pick Your Own is open today at 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking Jonathan apples. September 2nd-September 7th Enjoy Pick One Pound Get One Pound FREE Pick Your Own Apples or the equivalent of $1.49/lb.
Estimated Picking Schedule:
Red & Golden Delicious around 9/8
Suncrisp & Braeburn around 9/29
Peaches (limited supply) available for purchase in the store only (variety, Autumn Star).
Weekday Field Access: $3 online / $5 at the gate. Open 9A. Last wagon goes out at 5P.
Weekend Field Access: $5 online / $8 at the gate. Open 9A. Last wagon goes out at 5P.
Free Field Access: Under 2
Field access required. Picking while supplies last. Please check for updates daily, as weather can effect.
Season Passes can be purchased online for $15 at eckerts.com
Versailles Kentucky Orchard: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Versailles, Kentucky – Just 20 Minutes from Lexington –
Thursday, September 4th : The Country Store is open today from 9am-6pm. Due to the weather, pick your own will open at 12pm today with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking Jonathan, Golden Delicious, and Crimson Crisp apples. September 2nd-September 7th Enjoy Pick One Pound Get One Pound FREE Pick Your Own Apples or the equivalent of $1.49/lb.
Current Picking Schedule: Tuesday thru Sunday
🍏 Apples- Regularly $2.99 per pound – on sale this week
🍑 The store has a limited supply of homegrown peaches. Store Hours: 9A to 6P.
🍩 Bakery is full of fresh treats like cider donuts, apple pie, and hand pies.
Cafe open 11-3 Friday-Sunday
🎟️ Weekday Admission (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
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Ages 2–16: $ 5 online or $8 gate (inlcludes playground + field admission)
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Ages 17+: $ 3 online or $5 gate (field access only required if picking fruit)
- Under 2: No ticket required
- 🎟️ Weekend Admission ( Fri, Sat, Sun)
- Everyone 2 and older: $12 online or $14 gate (includes playground + field admission)
- Under 2: No ticket required
Grafton Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Grafton, IL – Just Outside St. Louis, MO
OPEN COLUMBUS DAY
Thursday, September 4th: The Country Store is open today from 9am-5pm. Pick your own will be open from 9am with the last wagon going out at 4:30pm. Today we are picking Pixie Crunch apples & Jonathon apples. September 2nd-September 7th Enjoy Pick One Pound Get One Pound FREE Pick Your Own Apples or the equivalent of $1.49/lb.
Current Picking Schedule: Tuesday thru Sunday
🍎Apples- Regularly $2.99/lb – on sale this week.
- Weekday Field Access is $3 online or $5 at the door
- Weekend Field Access is $5 online or $8 at the door
- Age 2 and under free field access
🏪 Country Store: Open 9 AM – 5 PM – Closed on Monday. Bakery treats and more!
Millstadt Farm
Millstadt, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis, MO
Thursday, September 4th: The Country Store is open today from 9am-6pm. Pick your own will be open from 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking Jonathon apples. September 2nd-September 7th Enjoy Pick One Pound Get One Pound FREE Pick Your Own Apples or the equivalent of $1.49/lb.
We do have Honey Crisp, Pixie Crunch and Jonathan apples in bags.
Admission is 3.00 online and 5.00 in-person.
No food stands, shows or attractions available today.
Looking for farm fun nearby? Visit our Belleville Farm, also just a short drive from St. Louis, MO. The Country Restaurant, Country Store, Garden Center, and Cider Shed are open year-round with fresh food, seasonal goods, and family-friendly experiences.
