Take The Whole Family On A Day Trip To This Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published April 21, 2019
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Spring is a sweet time in Kentucky, thanks to blooming trees, racing horses, and green grass as far as the eyes can see. Another sign of spring in the Bluegrass is the reopening of local farms that welcome guests to come and enjoy their properties. These farms feature a variety of activities and events, and some even offer the chance to pick your own produce straight from the trees and bushes. Located in Versailles, Eckert’s Orchard is one such sweet destinations where you can pick a variety of fruits. This spring, take the whole family on a day trip to this pick-your-own strawberry farm in the heart of Kentucky.
Eckert's Orchard is a fun-filled destination for families in and around Versailles, but it is worthy of a day trip from other areas of Kentucky. It opens up in April each year and host activities and events through October.
Kids will love the outdoor play area that has so many unique features. It combines typical playground equipment with a farm theme and makes for one ultimate experience for energetic visitors.
The market on the farm is open throughout spring, summer, and fall as well, and it offers a variety of produce and other foods and items. If you don't have the time to pick your own fruits, you can still get your hands on whatever is fresh and in-season by shopping at the market.
However, it's always a memorable experience to take to the fields and pick your own fruit. Strawberries are the first crop to ripen - typically in May - and they taste even sweeter when you gather them yourself.
Since crops can be unpredictable, Eckert's does a great job of keeping you up-to-date on when picking times will be held. If you want to know when you'll be able to visit and pick your own strawberries, keep an eye on the crop updates on the farm’s website here.
Eckert's offers other opportunities to pick your own fruit throughout the summer and fall. Peaches, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins are all available during their respective harvest seasons.
Fall is a popular time to visit the farm and orchard, as they have every type of seasonal activity imaginable. Make sure to keep this farm on your radar during other times of the year as well.
Visiting a farm is a wonderful way to disconnect from the craziness of everyday life and reconnect as a family. If you want to taste the true sweetness of spring in Kentucky, take a day trip to this charming farm in the Bluegrass State.
Eckert’s Orchard is a fun and unique family destination in spring, summer, and fall, but spring is an extra special time on the farm, offering the opportunity to pick your own strawberries and enjoy exciting special events. Have you participated in this sweet adventure? Would you like to take your family to Eckert’s? Let us know in the comments!
Eckert’s Orchard is located at 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY 40383. For more information, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here.
And for another one-of-a-kind place to visit in Versailles, check out our previous article here.
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