Eckert’s Millstadt Farm, Illinois, United States
4.0 (32 reviews) Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Millstadt Farms
Family Fun
For the most fun in the country, visit Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm that specializes in wholesome entertainment that is fun for the whole family.
Address
2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL 62260
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Website
http://eckerts.com/
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 0:55
User Ratings
4.0 based on (32 reviews)
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Reviews
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4greenhorn33 5:00 PM Sep 19, 2014
Fun down at the carnival, er, I mean farm
For many coming from STL, Eckert's is a pleasant drive through the rolling hills of the Illinois countryside. Parking is free but in a grassy field. There is an entrance fee. We went on a Sunday and it was $14 EACH to enter! I was surprised at the admission but when I saw all the small kiddie rides and play activities available, I can see why the fee is so high. The activities overshadow the fact there are actual fruit trees to harvest apples from. The apples are normally 1.89 a lb but on this day they were half price. They allowed us to eat an apple for free in the orchard. They also have a huge corn maze. Make sure you take a drink in with you if it's sunny because we were stuck in there for a long time and it was very hot and no easy way to escape. Also bathrooms were port-a-potties according to my MIL. Overall a good time, just wish it cost a little less, and that you could bypass the carnival to pick apples only. BTW the Jonathan apples made the best apple pie I've ever had!
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3loomomof2 5:00 PM Sep 29, 2014
A family tradition but getting too pricey!
I am almost 40 years old and I can remember going to the Millstadt Eckerts as a kid. I now enjoy taking my boys. This year we took our two boys and my parents along and we had a great time. I can't deny that it is a wonderful place with lots of activities. However, every year it gets more and more expensive to get in. It is $12 a person (including kids) and for 6 people it cost us $72 to get in and then another $25 for apples! Holy cow. I think that is a little overpriced. I can say we may not go next year and find a place to pick apples where we are not going to spend $100 (plus snacks when you are there).
