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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

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

Thursday, June 26 Crop Update
Pick-Your-Own is open 9 AM – 2 PM today due to heat. We’re picking Natchez blackberries at $5.99/lb.
Field access (ages 2+): $3 online / $5 at the gate.

Pick-Your-Own Schedule

Tues–Thurs: Blackberries | 9 AM – 2 PM
Friday: Blackberries | 9 AM – 5 PM

Sat–Sun: Peaches & Blackberries | 9 AM – 5 PM
🍑 Peaches: $2.99/lb | 🫐 Blackberries: $5.99/lb
Field access required. Picking while supplies last.

Peaches in card board containers lined up.

Versailles Kentucky Orchard: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Versailles, KY – Just 20 Minutes from Lexington

Thursday, June 26 Crop Update
Our Country Store & Playground are open today from 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 will begin June 28. When available:

  • $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

peach picking - close up of hand reaching for peach from tree

Grafton Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Grafton, IL – Just Outside St. Louis, MO

Thursday, June 26 Crop Update
🍇 Pick-Your-Own Blackberries (Caddo) available 9 AM – 4:30 PM (last wagon out at 4:30).

  • $5.99/lb

  • FREE field admission today only (6/26)!

🏪 Country Store: Open 9 AM – 5 PM
🍑 Homegrown peaches and local tomatoes available (pricing varies by grade).

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 Fall 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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