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Eckert’s Orchard

Friday, April 25 will see the family-run farm Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles, KY, reopen for business. Situated at 1396 Pinckard Pike, the orchard welcomes visitors back with Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., spring hours.

Beginning in early May, Pick-Your-Own Strawberries are among the most sought-after seasonal delicacies in the orchard. For adults, admission for the event is $3; for children aged 2 to 16, it is $5; this covers access to the on-site playground. Children under two are admitted free.

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In addition to strawberry picking, Eckert’s will host a number of strawberry-themed events throughout May:

Pick-Your-Own Strawberries at Eckert’s Orchard. Eckert’s Orchard

  • Strawberry Festival (May 10–11 and May 17–18): A two-weekend event includes tractor rides, festival food, a petting zoo and family-friendly activities. Entry to the festival is unticketed, while some activities demand supplementary costs.
  • Breakfast & Berries (Saturday, May 10): A morning event that includes a farm-fresh breakfast, wagon trip to the fields, a pound of strawberries, an ice cream cone and retail discounts. Tickets are $25 and available online.
  • Strawberry Jam Class (Tuesdays, May 13 and May 20): Under the direction of Farm Manager Megan Fields, this practical workshop shows attendees how to create strawberry jam from fruit picked right on-site. Tickets are $25 and include jam and cider sampling.
  • Sunsets & Strawberries (Saturday, May 17): An evening of live music, food trucks and strawberry picking at sunset. Each $25 ticket includes one pound of strawberries, cider, a donut, and more.
  • Memorial Weekend Festival (May 24–26): A three-day celebration involving entertainment, wagon rides, a petting zoo and food vendors, honoring the unofficial start of summer.

Tickets and field passes for many events are limited and can be acquired online in advance.

Eckert’s Orchard is part of Eckert’s Inc., the largest family-owned pick-your-own orchard company in the U.S.

With origins stretching back over a century, the Eckert family manages various locations in Illinois and Kentucky, offering seasonal food, festivals, and educational farm experiences for all ages.

For additional information or to order tickets, visit www.eckerts.com or follow @eckertfarms on Instagram and Facebook.

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This article appears in Apr 11-24, 2025.

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