About
Eckert's Farm and Country Store is the largest family-owned and -operated pick-your-own orchard in the U.S. Established as a farm and simple roadside stand, the Eckert family now owns and operates farming, entertainment and retail entities in Belleville, Grafton and Millstadt in southwestern Illinois. For a century, Eckert's has been a local source for agricultural products, including pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, sunflowers and Christmas trees during the growing season. Today, Eckert's also offers an experience that extends beyond pick-your-own produce to include the Eckert's Country Store & Garden Center and the Eckert's Country Restaurant. Eckert's offers specialty foods as well as a range of classes, including cooking and wine classes for adults.
951 S. Greenmount Rd.
Belleville,
IL
62220
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325 Reviews | Write a ReviewGreat fun experience
Reviewed By April W August 2026Picked flowers and sunflowers. Shopped the store for some yummy treats.
Full ReviewNot Recommended for Families - terrible experience
Reviewed By Amanda H August 2026We went into the Eckerts Restaurant on 8/29 and were told there was a 25 -30 minutes wait. We waited 40 minutes and were told that we were next in line. We then watched three tables be sat before us...
Full ReviewOver priced
Reviewed By Rae F July 2026Eckerts farm is a beautiful place with lots of activities for kids and adults. Seasonal events draw crowds. However, I was a bit disappointed in lunch at the restaurant recently. It was just my...
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TripAdvisor Rating:
325 Reviews | Write a ReviewGreat fun experience
Reviewed By April W August 2026Picked flowers and sunflowers. Shopped the store for some yummy treats.
Full ReviewNot Recommended for Families - terrible experience
Reviewed By Amanda H August 2026We went into the Eckerts Restaurant on 8/29 and were told there was a 25 -30 minutes wait. We waited 40 minutes and were told that we were next in line. We then watched three tables be sat before us...
Full ReviewOver priced
Reviewed By Rae F July 2026Eckerts farm is a beautiful place with lots of activities for kids and adults. Seasonal events draw crowds. However, I was a bit disappointed in lunch at the restaurant recently. It was just my...
Full Review

