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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis
Wednesday, August 13th: Pick Your Own is open today from 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking Cresthaven peaches for $2.99/lb, Gala apples for $2.99/lb and our Sunflower experience is open ($10 online, $13 at admissions, or +$7 to already purchased online tickets. One flower included, additional are $3/each)
Current Picking Schedule:
🍑Cresthaven Peaches – $2.99/lb (8-12 thru 8-17 while supplies last)
🍎Gala Apples- $2.99/lb (8-12 thru 8-21), next rotation Honeycrisp
🌻 Sunflowers available (August 12 – 17 while supplies last)
Blackberries – done for this season
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 – CLOSED ON MONDAY’S
Wednesday, August 13th: Today the farm is open from 9am-6pm. Pick your own will be open at 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking blackberries for $5.99/lb and Gala apples for $2.99/lb.
We do not have pick your own peaches in Versailles this year.
Current Picking Schedule:
🍇Blackberries – $5.99 per pound
🍏 Apples- $2.49 per pound
🍑 The store is stocked with homegrown peaches, blackberries, & and local summer produce including tomatoes, sweet corn, squash, zucchini, and half-runner beans. Store Hours: 9A to 6P.
🍩 Bakery is full of fresh treats like cider donuts, apple pie, and hand pies.
Cafe open 11-3 Sat/Sun
🎟️ 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)
- Ages 2-16: $8 online or $12 gate (includes playground + field admission)
- Ages 17+: $3 online or $5 gate (field admission only needed if picking fruit)
- Under 2: No ticket required
Grafton Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Grafton, IL – Just Outside St. Louis, MO – CLOSED ON MONDAY’s.
Wednesday, August 13th: Today the farm is open from 9am-5pm. Pick your own will open at 9am with the last wagon going out at 4:30pm. Today we are picking blackberries for $5.99/lb, Cresthaven peaches for $2.99/lb, and apples (sweet maia and gala) for $2.99/lb.
Current Picking Schedule:
🍇Blackberries – $5.99 per pound
🍎Apples- $2.99/lb
🍑Peaches – $2.99/lb
- 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 is currently closed for the season and will reopen in September 2025.
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.
