Eckert's

Memorial Weekend Festival
2023-05-29 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
This is the weekend to share with family and friends. And what better place to share it than the family farm! Enjoy delicious festival food and loads of fun at this old-fashioned all-American festival located at our Versailles Orchard. Kid’s activities include children’s playground, petting farm, push pedal carts, wagon train, and delicious treats. Fee charged for some activities. 10am – 5pm For more information call (800)745-0513.
Enjoy delicious food from Lily Pads Food Truck and live music courtesy of Gracie Yates.
Purchase your playground admission tickets (playground ticket only required for children, 2-12). Playground ticket includes field access pass. Adults planning to pick strawberries will need to purchase a field access pass.

Virtual Storytime
2023-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Puppet Craft
Supplies: Craft paper bag, blue, yellow, green, red, white paper, scissors, and glue.

FREE Donuts
2023-06-02 09:00 - 18:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
In celebration of National Donut Day, we are giving you one free 6-pack of our famous Cider Donuts, when you buy a 6-pack of Cider Donuts at regular price. This tasty deal is valid on June 2, 2023 only. While supplies last.

Virtual Storytime
2023-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, Willbee the Bumblebee, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Friendship Flower
Supplies: Colored paper, scissors, glue and markers

FREE Playground Admission
2023-06-13 09:00 - 18:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
It’s our treat to you! Bring the kids out to our farm to enjoy everything our playground has to offer FREE this week! It’s just our special treat to you! The farm is open from 9am – 6pm.

Virtual Storytime
2023-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, The Little Red Hen, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Chef’s Hat
Supplies: 4 sheets of paper, stapler, tape

Donuts with Dad
2023-06-18 09:00 - 11:30 | KY
What better way to celebrate Dad than with a FREE donut and cup of coffee. Stop by Eckert’s Versailles Country Store beginning at 9am to enjoy one free donut and cup of coffee for every dad. Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Eckert’s!

Virtual Storytime
2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, Dooby Dooby Moo, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Cow head band
Supplies: Card stock, black and pink construction paper, scissors, stapler and glue

Storytime at the Farm
2023-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us with your little ones for Storytime LIVE at Eckert’s Orchard. Enjoy an interactive reading of, The Last Peach, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Paper Plate Peach
Supplies: Paper plate, orange/peach tissue paper, glue and green paper
**Following the story & craft, each child will be able to pick two pounds of peaches free (if available)

CLOSED
2023-07-04 | KY
In celebration of Independence Day, our farm is CLOSED today. We will reopen with normal business hours tomorrow.

Virtual Storytime
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, The Night Before the Fourth of July, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Star Wreath
Supplies: Paper plate, ribbon, red and blue construction paper, scissors and glue

Peach Party & Vendor Fair
2023-07-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Peach season is one of our favorite times on the farm. Our peaches can’t be beat. Join us for our first-ever Peach Party & Vendor Fair. Come out to the farm to shop some of our favorite local boutiques from 10am – 3pm while enjoying live music courtesy of Mash Grass from 1pm – 4pm. Stick around to grab a bite to eat from the delicious taco truck, Taqueria Darly, who will be onsite from 11am – 3pm, or order from our cafe. A fun day is guaranteed for the whole family – kid’s activities include children’s playground, petting farm, rat races, push pedal carts, and delicious treats. Fee charged for some activities. 10am – 5pm. Be sure to pick up a peck of our homegrown peaches from our Country Store. Please note, peach picking will not be available this year.
Purchase your playground admission tickets (ticket only required for children) in advance to save.

Virtual Storytime
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, Mortimer’s First Garden, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Paper plate sunflower.
Supplies: scissors, glue, yellow marker or paint, sunflower seeds or black marker, green colored paper or markers.

Blackberry Jam Class
2023-07-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles to transform seasonal fruits into small-batch jams for the refrigerator or freezer. During this class, Farm Manager, Megan Fields will show you how to whip up the most delicious blackberry jam using homegrown blackberries right from our farm. Includes a half-pint of blackberry jam and a sample of apple cider.

Virtual Storytime
2023-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, Finding Kindness, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Flower
Supplies: Cupcake liners, straws, stapler, button or pom pom, glue

Blackberry Festival
2023-07-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
This is the weekend to share with family and friends. And what better place to share it than the family farm! Enjoy delicious food from a local Food Truck, Daughters Southern from 11am – 3pm or grab a bite to eat from our cafe. Enjoy live music at this old-fashioned all-American festival located at our Versailles Orchard. Kid’s activities include children’s playground, petting farm, yard games, rat races, push pedal carts, and delicious treats. Fee charged for some activities. 10am – 5pm.
Purchase your playground admission tickets (ticket only required for children) to save.

Storytime at the Farm
2023-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us with your little ones for Storytime LIVE at Eckert’s Orchard. Enjoy an interactive reading of, Blackberry Mouse, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
We will allow the kids to pick 1/2 pint of blackberries following the story (if available)

Peach Jam Class
2023-07-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles to transform seasonal fruits into small-batch jams for the refrigerator or freezer. During this class, Farm Manager, Megan Fields will show you how to whip up the most delicious peach jam using homegrown peaches. Includes a half-pint of peach jam and a sample of apple cider.

Free Playground Admission
2023-08-01 09:00 - 18:00 | KY
It’s our treat to you! Bring the kids out to our farm before they head back to school to enjoy everything our playground has to offer for FREE this week! It’s just our special treat to you! The farm is open from 9am – 6pm.

Virtual Storytime
2023-08-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, The Dinky Donkey, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Paper Donkey
Supplies: Gray, white and pink colored paper, glue and scissors.

Virtual Storytime
2023-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Puzzle Wreath
Supplies: Old puzzle, glue, red, yellow and blue paint or makers, and ribbon

Virtual Storytime
2023-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, The Grinny Granny Donkey, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Flowers
Supplies: Scissors, Glue, Felt, Skewers, Buttons

Storytime at the Farm
2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us with your little ones for Storytime LIVE at Eckert’s Orchard. Enjoy an interactive reading of, If You Give a Pig a Pancake, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Pancakes
Supplies: Pancake mix, milk, butter, helper, skillet

UK Day at the Farm
2023-09-02 09:00 - 22:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Show your University of Kentucky spirit, as you spend the day at our farm creating memories with your friends & family. Wear Kentucky Blue when UK plays to enjoy $1 off playground & field access admission. Show your support for our beloved University while still having fun and saving money.

Virtual Storytime
2023-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | KY
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, Harvey, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Foam Cup Farm
Supplies: Paper or foam cup, markers, pink and green pipe cleaners, and glue.

Virtual Storytime
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Story-time. Enjoy a reading of, Before We Eat from Farm to Table, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Coloring Sheets.

Bonfire Site Rental
2023-09-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Enjoy a site and straw bale seating for your group at Eckert’s Versailles Orchard. Each site can accommodate up to 25 guests. Your group may arrive at your reserved site as early as 4pm and stay until the farm closes at 10pm. Come early to enjoy pick-your-own before the last wagon goes out at 5:00 pm.
Location of sites are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Specific site reservations will not be accepted.
This reservation is for the site only. Each guest 2 years old and older will need to purchase an admission ticket to our playground area.

AppleFest
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities, and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time for everyone! Whether feeding a goat or exploring the farm, your young ‘uns will enjoy all the fun that our farms offer. Children’s carnival and activities to keep your whole family entertained. Kettle Corn, cider donuts, and more to tempt your taste buds.
If planning to pick apples, purchase your field access pass in advance to SAVE.

Virtual Storytime
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us through Facebook Live with your little ones for Virtual Storytime. Enjoy a reading of, Cinderella, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer storytime every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Stamp Apples
Supplies: Different kinds of apples, paint and paper

Storytime at the Farm
2023-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Versailles Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY, 40383, United States
Join us with your little ones for Storytime LIVE at Eckert’s Orchard. Enjoy an interactive reading of, The Apple Orchard Riddle, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book will be featured each week. We will offer story time every Tuesday through the end of October. Storytime will be virtual, except on the 4th Tuesday of every month when we will host it LIVE at the farm. Storytime will begin at 10am whether live or virtual.
Craft: Apple Life Cycle Accordion Craft
