Pick-Your-Own Peaches and Blackberries at Eckert’s

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Pick-your-own is back at Eckert’s this weekend.

Strawberry season may be over, but Eckert’s has plenty of blackberries and peaches ripe for the picking.

The pick-your-own experience begins at 9 a.m. with the last wagon heading out at 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

The farm had a little something extra for families on Father’s Day.

Guests could enjoy donuts with dad and a car show called Porsche and Pints with the Bluegrass Porsche Club.

Farm Manager, Megan Fields, is always excited to see everybody that comes out.

“So yesterday was the first day for picky your own peaches and blackberries, we just finished up strawberry season,” said Fields. “It just means a lot to see these families and folks come out, girlfriends come out, and just hangout. And enjoy the farm ,and the beauty of the farm and get to take home a good quality product.”

They expect to see close to five thousand people come out over the season.

People could also enjoy live music, food trucks and Country Boy Brewing.

The next big event at Eckert’s will be their date night on June 22.