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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis, MO
Saturday, July 12th: Today we are picking freestone peaches (Starfire) and blackberries (Natchez & Ouachita)
Pick-Your-Own Schedule this week – Tuesday thru Sunday
🍑 Peaches: $2.99/lb & Blackberries: $5.99/lb
Weekday Field access (ages 2+): $3 online / $5 at the gate. Open 9A. Last wagon goes out at 5P.
Weekend Field access (ages 2+): $5 online / $8 at the gate. Open 9A. Last wagon goes out at 5P.
Free: 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 –
Saturday, July 12th: 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.
🍩 Bakery is full of fresh treats like cider donuts, apple pie, and hand pies.
Cafe open 11-3 Fri/Sat/Sun
Pick-Your-Own Blackberries
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$5.99/lb in the field
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$6.99/lb in the store
🎟️ 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
- 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 access only required 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.
Saturday, July 12th: Today we are picking Peaches and Blackberries
Pick-Your-Own Tuesday – Sunday.
- 9 AM – 4:30 PM (last wagon out at 4:30).
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$5.99/lb Blackberries
- $2.99/lb Peaches
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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, blackberries and local 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.
