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CATEGORIES:Family Fun
SUMMARY:AppleFest at Eckert's Farm- Millstadt
LOCATION:2719 Eckert Orchard Lane, Millstadt, IL 62260
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Celebrate fall at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm during AppleFest, where a ful
 l day of family adventure, fresh-picked apples, and unforgettable farm fun 
 awaits! Your admission includes access to one of the region’s favorite fall
  destinations, packed with exciting attractions, seasonal flavors, and acti
 vities for all ages.<br /><br />Spend the day making memories as you cheer 
 on the famous pig races, watch the thrilling pumpkin cannon show, meet frie
 ndly farm animals, and challenge yourself on the 70-foot underground slide.
  Kids (and kids at heart) will love the combine slide, pedal tractors, carn
 ival rides, playgrounds, and dozens of other farm attractions that make Mil
 lstadt a favorite fall tradition.<br /><br />When you’re ready for a break,
  explore the Open Air Market filled with your favorite Eckert’s treats and 
 seasonal goodies. Enjoy fresh apple cider, famous cider donuts, home-baked 
 pies, caramel apples, kettle corn, and other fall favorites, or relax with 
 a locally crafted hard cider while taking in the festive atmosphere. Be sur
 e to visit the orchard to pick your own apples and bring home the freshest 
 flavors of the season.<br /><br />On Saturday evenings, the fun continues a
 fter sunset! While some daytime attractions close at dark for guest safety,
  the farm stays open for our popular Haunted Hayrides and private bonfires.
  Every paid Fun Farm admission includes one Haunted Hayride, with rides beg
 inning around dark. Looking for an unforgettable group outing? Reserve a pr
 ivate bonfire site online, with each site accommodating up to 25 guests—per
 fect for families, friends, scout groups, or team gatherings.<br /><br />Av
 ailable Entertainment at Millstadt (entertainment available Fri - Sun only 
 + Columbus Day)<br />Fort Eckert (giant wooden play structure)<br />Petting
  Zoo<br />Push Pedal Tractors<br />Combine Slide<br />Straw Pyramid (for cl
 imbing)<br />Rat Races<br />Tire Pyramid<br />*Carnival Rides<br />*70ft Un
 derground Slide<br />*Pumpkin Cannon<br />*Pig Races<br />*8 Acre Corn Maze
 <br />*Wagon Train<br />*Pony Rides – Additional $8<br />*Parakeet Encounte
 r – Additional $3<br />*Apple Cannons – 5 apples for $3 or 10 apples for $5
 <br />*activities are only available Friday – Sunday at the Millstadt Farm.
  Unmarked activities are available Wednesday & Thursday.<br /><br />Wed & T
 hu<br />No entertainment / no concessions / no mechanical rides<br />$6 gat
 e<br />$3 online<br /><br />Friday<br />Full entertainment<br />$17 gate<br
  />$12 online<br /><br />Sat & Sun<br />Full entertainment, concessions ava
 ilable<br />$22 gate<br />$17 online<br /><br />Columbus Day (10/12)<br />9
  AM – 6 PM<br />$17 gate<br />$12 online<br />Closed Mondays & Tuesdays exc
 ept Columbus Day.
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