Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Contact & location
Belleville, IL 62220
Where Eckert's Country Store & Farms is located
Head into Belleville, IL and you'll come across Eckert's Country Store & Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Illinois's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 951 S Green Mount Rd, Belleville into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding St. Clair County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Belleville itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Family-owned since 1837, largest PYO apple orchard in America.
Eckert's Country Store & Farms is a working apple orchard in Belleville, Illinois. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Apple Picking at Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Eckert's Country Store & Farms sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Eckert's Country Store & Farms grows 6 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Eckert's Country Store & Farms tracks the rest of Illinois. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
Hours & Season Dates
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Eckert's Country Store & Farms is located
Head into Belleville, IL and you'll come across Eckert's Country Store & Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Illinois's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 951 S Green Mount Rd, Belleville into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding St. Clair County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Belleville itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Eckert's Country Store & Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Eckert's Country Store & Farms?+
Apple season at Eckert's Country Store & Farms runs from Mid August to Late October.
What are Eckert's Country Store & Farms's hours?+
Eckert's Country Store & Farms is open Daily 9am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Eckert's Country Store & Farms?+
Eckert's Country Store & Farms grows Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Jonathan, Empire, Golden Delicious. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Eckert's Country Store & Farms?+
Beyond picking, Eckert's Country Store & Farms offers Pick-your-own, Restaurant, Wagon rides, Butterfly house.
Can I bring my dog to Eckert's Country Store & Farms?+
Eckert's Country Store & Farms's pet policy: null.
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