Sunflower Festival at Eckert's Farm - Belleville. Dates: Saturday & Sunday, August 2nd & 3rd. Enjoy a day full of sunflowers - 2 acres of them are available for strolling and for taking pictures. Plus, free face painting from 11am-4pm. A field access ticket is required to walk the Sunflower Trail, and professional photography mini sessions are available if desired, but by registration only. See website for more details and to purchase field access tickets.
Visiting Eckert's in Belleville is a fun way to spend a day for the whole family! During the growing season, kids love to ride the wagons out into the fields to pick fruits such as apples, peaches or strawberries. Eckert's has pick-your-own pumpkins and Christmas trees, too! Seasonal activities include hayrides, AppleFest, breakfast with Santa or the Easter Bunny, and more! There are three Illinois locations, the Belleville Farm, the Millstadt Farm and the Grafton Farm. Eckert's has the great distinction as being the largest pick-your-own orchard operation in the United States.
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