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Belleville Illinois Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Belleville, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis  – OPEN TODAY

Tuesday, September 16th: Pick Your Own is open today at 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. Today we are picking Golden Delicious, Red Delicious,  & Jonathan apples. Apples are $2.99/lb. 

Estimated Picking Schedule:

PUMPKINS 9/19

Suncrisp & Braeburn around 9/29

Fuji – 10/10

Evercrisp 10/17

Granny Smith 10/24

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.

Everyone 2 and over will need a ticket.

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

A young child in a straw hat reaches for an apple hanging from a tree in a sunlit orchard.

Versailles Kentucky Orchard: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

Versailles, Kentucky – Just 20 Minutes from Lexington  –   CLOSED ON MONDAY’S.

Tuesday, September 16th: Our Country Store is open today from 9am-6pm! Today we are picking Jonathon, Golden Delicious, and Red Delicious apples for $2.99/lb. Pick your own will be open from 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. 

Current Picking Schedule:  Tuesday thru Sunday

🍏 Apples- $2.99/lb

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

Cafe open 11-3 Friday-Sunday

🎟️ Weekday Admission (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

  • Ages 2 and older: $ 6 online or $9 gate (inlcludes playground + field admission)

  • A ticket is required for everyone 2 and older.
  • 🎟️ Weekend Admission ( Fri, Sat, Sun)
  • Ages 2 and older: $11 online or $14 gate (includes playground + field admission)
  • A ticket is required for everyone 2 and older.
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Grafton Farm: Picking Schedule & Crop Updates

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

Tuesday, September 16th: The Country Store is open today from 9am-6pm! Today we are picking Jonathon, Golden Delicious, & Red Delicious Apples for $2.99/lb. Pick your own will be open from 9am with the last wagon going out at 5pm. 

Current Picking Schedule: Tuesday thru Sunday

🍎Apples- $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
  • Everyone 2 and over will need field access.

🏪 Country Store: Open 9 AM – 6 PM – Closed on Monday. Bakery treats and more!

Pig Races Millstadt Farm

Millstadt Farm

Millstadt, IL – Just 25 Minutes from St. Louis, MO – CLOSED MON & TUES

Tuesday, September 16th the farm is CLOSED today.  

Hours: 9A to 6P.

Admission in 17.00 online and 22.00 at the gate.

Wednesday we are picking Jonathan apples & Crimson Crisp for 2.99/lb.

We do have bagged Jonanthan, Pixie Crunch and Honey Crisp in the store.

Looking for more 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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