Christmas tree farm · Berry farm · Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Eckert's Country Store & Farms
U-pick Christmas trees, strawberries, peaches and blackberries in Belleville, Illinois
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Depending on the season and the farm, you can pick strawberries, peaches, blackberries, apples, pumpkins and cut-your-own Christmas Tree.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Discount does not apply to pick your own purchases, gift cards, or alcohol.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Simply purchase a Field Access Pass online or at the farm, then hop on a wagon to pick your own fruit.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“From twinkling pumpkins to friendly surprises, it’s the perfect way to enjoy the 2026 Halloween season and fall fun together.”
Source: eckerts.com/jacks-lighted-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Peach picking typically begins in mid-June and runs through early to mid August, depending on weather and crop conditions.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“View our illuminated pumpkins, the corn stalk trail, glowing Halloween lights and installations, all along our half-mile trail.”
Source: eckerts.com/jacks-lighted-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Please note that gate pricing is significantly higher—$35 per ticket—regardless of the date selected.”
Source: eckerts.com/jacks-lighted-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Online ticket purchases are required for some events and highly recommended for all others.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“One pass is required per person.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Tickets are required for guests ages 2 and up unless otherwise noted.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Ticket orders cannot be split from their original purchase amount.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“The preferred method of payment is card or check.”
“If paying in cash, please have it separated and in order before checking in.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Some events include Strawberry Festival, Summer Concerts, Fall Fun Fest, Haunted Hayrides, and Breakfast with Santa.”
Source: eckerts.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Christmas Trees
- Strawberries
- Peaches · Jun–Aug
- Blackberries
- Apples
- Pumpkins
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Trees | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | June–August“mid-June and runs through early to mid August” | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: May–June. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
- Blackberries: June–August. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–August (some regions). Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–November. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 951 S Green Mount Rd, Belleville, IL 62220St. Clair County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Events
- Festivals
Eckert's Country Store & Farms: questions
Does Eckert's Country Store & Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Depending on the season and the farm, you can pick strawberries, peaches, blackberries, apples, pumpkins and cut-your-own Christmas Tree."
When can you pick peaches at Eckert's Country Store & Farms?
June–August, in the farm's words "mid-June and runs through early to mid August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.