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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis
Tuesday, September 2nd: 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 –
Tuesday, September 2nd : 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 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
Tuesday, September 2nd : 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. 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. 🍑 Homegrown peaches, & tomatoes available. Bakery treats and more!
Millstadt Farm
Millstadt, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis, MO
Our Millstadt Farm will reopen on Wednesday, September 3.
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.
