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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates
Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis
Friday, August 22nd: Pick Your Own is open today at 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. We are picking Honeycrisp apples today for $3.99/lb. Field access is $3 online or $5 at the door. Peaches, Blackberries, and Sunflowers have ended for the season.
Current Picking Schedule:
Honeycrisp Apples will be available August 22- 24.
Peaches are available for purchase in the store only (variety, Autumn Star).
Peach & Blackberry picking has ended for the 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
Friday, August 22nd: Pick Your Own will be open today at 9am with the last wagon goin out at 5pm. The farm will close at 6pm. Today we are picking Gala & Honeycrisp apples for $3.99/lb. Sunflowers open 9-5.
Current Picking Schedule: Tuesday thru Sunday
🍏 Apples- $3.99 per pound
🌻Our Sunflower Patch will open Friday 8/22. We estimate the patch will go through 8/31. The Sunflower Farm Experience with Field Admission ticket can be purchase online for $10 or $14 at the door.
🍑 The store is stocked with 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 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.
Friday, August 22nd: Pick Your Own is open today at 9am with the last wagon going out at 4:30pm. The farm will close at 5pm. We are picking Honeycrisp apples today for $3.99/lb, Cresthaven Peaches for $2.99/lb and Chester Blackberries for $5.99/lb. Field access is $3 online or $5 at the door.
Current Picking Schedule: Tuesday thru Sunday
🍇Blackberries – $5.99 per pound
🍎Apples- $3.99/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.
