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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis, MO

 

Tuesday, July 8th: Today we are picking Red Haven peaches and blackberries 

Pick-Your-Own Schedule this week – Tuesday thru Sunday

🍑 Red Haven Cling Free Peaches: $2.99/lb  & Natchez Blackberries: $5.99/lb

Weekday Field access (ages 2+): $3 online / $5 at the gate.  Last wagon goes out at 5P.

Weekend Field access (ages 2+): $5 online / $8 at the gate.  Last wagon goes out at 5P.

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

Peaches in card board containers lined up.

Versailles Kentucky Orchard: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Versailles, Kentucky – Just 20 Minutes from Lexington

Tuesday, July 8th : Today we are picking blackberries 

Tuesday thru Sunday picking Blackberries from 9- 5 (last wagon out at 5P).

We will not have pick your own peaches in Versailles this year.

Our Country Store & Playground are OPEN TODAY.  Hours 9 AM – 6 PM.

🍑 The store is stocked with homegrown peaches, Lodi apples ($2.49/lb), and local summer produce including tomatoes, sweet corn, cabbage, squash, zucchini, spring onions, and half-runner beans.

🍩 The bakery is full of fresh treats like cider donuts, apple pie, and hand pies.

Pick-Your-Own Blackberries

  • $5.99/lb in the field

  • $6.99/lb in the store

🎟️ Weekday Admission (Tues–Thurs)

  • Ages 2–16: $8 (when playground is open)

  • Ages 17+: Free until Pick-Your-Own resumes

  • 🎟️ Weekend Admission ( Fri – Sun)
  • Admission $12.00 ages 2-16  includes field admissionAges 17-99+ $5.00 field admission
peach picking - close up of hand reaching for peach from tree

Grafton Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Grafton, IL – Just Outside St. Louis, MO – CLOSED ON MONDAY’s.

Tuesday, July 8th: Today we are picking blackberries 

Pick-Your-Own  Blackberries (Ponca) Tuesday – Sunday. 

  • 9 AM – 4:30 PM (last wagon out at 4:30).
  • $5.99/lb Blackberries

  • Weekday Field Admission is $3 online or $5 at the door for ages 2 and up

  • Weekend Field Admission is $5 online or $8 at the door for ages 2 and up.

🏪 Country Store: Open 9 AM – 5 PM  –  Closed on Monday
🍑 Homegrown peaches and local tomatoes available (pricing varies by grade). Bakery treats and more!

Pig Races Millstadt Farm

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.

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