Apple Picking at Eckert's
Date – Time
Friday, September 21, 2012 NOON
– 12:00 PM
Location
Eckerts in Millstadt, Illinois
2719 Eckert Orchard Lane
Millstadt, IL 62260 US
Additional Information
Join us for our annual trip to the Eckert's Fun Farm to pick apples!
On Friday, September 21st at noon!
This is always a fun trip. I’ve chosen the time of 12 noon because by then, hopefully, all the school tours leave a little after noon and we will have more eating space for us when we get back from the wagon ride! However, feel free to bring a blanket for additional picnic seating. You can also come and go to your car to get lunches and items.
The reason I choose this location every year is because there is so much to do for a wide range of ages. Due to the lack of rain this year, I am not sure what kind of apples will be available for picking. The website says that if you follow Eckert’s on Facebook, they will post that information in their Harvest Hotline sections
Hope you agree!
J Cathy
WHERE: Eckert’s Fun Farm
2719 Eckert Orchard Lane
Millstadt, IL 62260
(800)745-0513
Tour Includes:
Farm Admission
Jumping Pillow!
Petting Farm
Billy Bob‘s Pig Races (Jesse’s favorite!)
Mine Shaft Slide
Uncle Aubrey’s Fun House
Fort Eckert Play Area
Educational Variety Show on the Grand Stage
Tractor and Wagon Ride
Apple Picking - kids get a very small bag, be prepared.
Cup of Apple Cider
Souvenirs For Each Child (little bracelets and/or stickers)
Please mark your calendar and join us. You can sign-up below or at the September meeting. You can pay at the September meeting or at the door. BUT.....please be there on time!!!! The wagon leaves at 12:00 sharp and if you are late, that means you will have to pay the regular Fun Farm price and then I will have to reimburse you if you have already paid me. So plan on being there before 12:00 so that you can park and walk to the entrance. I will have plenty of change with me or you can write a check to SHARE, if you have not paid in advance. I will write Eckert's one big check.
*COST: $8 per child and includes all the activities listed above, plus a small bag of apples.
*Adults are FREE and may pick apples by the pound (not sure of prices this year).
*Children under 2 do not pay.
*If grandparents are not riding the wagon but just meeting you at
the park, they do not have to pay to get in either but they must be with our group when I pay.
They also do not pay as adults.
*Additional shopping and food options are available for both children and adults for
additional fees.
*Time: Be there by 12:00 noon…that’s when our wagon leaves.
Allow at least 3 hours for this tour, but we can stay the entire day.
*Apples Available: From what I can tell on their website, Jonagold, Jonathon, Red Delicious and Golden Delicious will be ripe for picking. Fuji, Granny Smith and Gold are not ready
till October. To see what is currently available, you can check their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/eckertfarms and click on the “Harvest Hotline” picture
*APPLE UNIT STUDY: Click here to see a variety of websites that offer fun lesson ideas about apples: http://www.bing.com/search?q=apple+unit+study&src=IE-SearchBox&FORM=IE8SRC
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