Eckert's

Live Music: Waterloo German Band
2022-10-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert under the Pavillion at our NEW! Cider Shed. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed. Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash.

Giving Tuesday
2022-11-01 11:00 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Country Restaurant, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Every Tuesday during the month of November is Giving Tuesday for us!

When you dine in with us at our Country Restaurant on Tuesdays in November and order our Famous Fried Chicken Dinner, we will then donate a Fried Chicken Dinner to Operation Food Search in an effort to provide for those in need.

Help us give back to our community one fried chicken dinner at a time!

Friendsgiving
2022-11-03 11:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-23 11:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-23 11:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for our first-ever Friendsgiving celebration in our NEW! Cider Shed. Grab your friends and head out to enjoy a mini Thanksgiving Feast featuring oven-roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, freshly baked dinner roll, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and a slice of our home-baked pumpkin pie. It’s not Thanksgiving without drinks – this delicious tasting will include our original hard cider flight featuring our blackberry, apple, strawberry, and peach hard cider. It’s the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. $25. Reservations not required.

Live Music: Dade Farrar
2022-11-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert inside our NEW! Cider Shed. This concert is FREE and family-friendly. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed.

Hard Pressed Cider Fest
2022-11-05 12:00 - 17:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for our inaugural Hard-Pressed Cider Fest on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. The festival will be an indoor/outdoor event at our NEW Cider Shed with apple-inspired food and beverage samples from local restaurants, a variety of retailers for shopping, live music and a Cider Donut eating contest for the public. This festival is free to attend and open to the public with food and beverage available for purchase.
Eckert’s Hard-Pressed Cider Festival will offer live music and entertainment both days of the festival. Chefs and area restaurants will join to share samples of items made with Eckert’s apples, apple cider or apple butter, like the fan-favorite Mini Apple Cream Puffs from Yolklore and desserts from Sugar High Bakery. There will also be beverage tastings from local beer and wine experts, including 1220 Spirits, 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Stumpy’s Spirits Distillery.
Shopping will be set up outside both days of the festival, and include a selection of offerings, such as: bath and beauty products, hot cocoa bombs, candles, handmade jewelry, children’s clothes, wooden ornaments, crafts, pottery and more.

Live Music: Rachel Deschaine
2022-11-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Live Music: Old Salt Duo
2022-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Live Music: Maggie Thorn
2022-11-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Veteran's Day Sale
2022-11-11 09:00 - 19:00 | IL
Happy Veteran’s Day! A BIG thanks to all of the men & women who have (and do!) serve our Country. We are forever grateful for your dedication and sacrifices.
As a small way to show our thanks, enjoy 20% off at Eckert’s Restaurant and Country Store today + one free 5lb bag of homegrown apples. Please show your Military ID to receive the discount.

Live Music: Double D
2022-11-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Murder Mystery Dinner: Dickens of a Killing
2022-11-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Welcome to a Holiday Party in Merry Olde England!

A little singing! A little dancing! A little murder! What could be more fun?

Of course, Scrooge is up to his old tricks again, and someone bumps him off!

Who did it? Miss Havisham? The Artful Dodger? Little Tiny Tim? Or…maybe you?!!

Whether you want to participate a little, or a lot, you’re sure to have a jolly good time, in jolly olde England, with “A Dickens of a Killin!

Includes appetizer, meal, drink (iced tea, soft drink or coffee) and tax. Event begins at 5:30 pm.

Live Music: Casey Reeves
2022-11-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Live Music: Brian McKelvey
2022-11-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

DIY Holiday Doormat Class
2022-11-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Are you looking for a new holiday doormat for your home? Come out to our Cider Shed to DIY. We have partnered with Sawdust & Glitter in Downtown Belleville to offer you this one-of-a-kind experience. Choose from three holiday designs, grab your friends, and have the best time getting crafty! Once finished, place your new doormat outside and impress all of your guests. $35/doormat. Reservations required.
Doormat: 30” x 18”. We’ll provide the mat, paint, and all the instruction.
**Drinks and food are available for purchase. No outside food or drink is permitted.**

Cheese Boarding School with STL Cheeseboards
2022-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for the perfect Fall Friday evening of Cheese Board making at our Cider Shed with STL Cheese Boards!

Included in your Cheese Boarding School ticket:

Each guest will build a cheese board on a 9×9” Board.
One welcome cider drink from Eckert’s amazing cider collection!
One hour of charcuterie tips + tricks with Allison from St. Louis Cheese Boards.
Each person will learn to style 3 types of cheese, 2 types of cured meats (including a salami rose!), olives or pickles, nuts, something sweet and crackers.
One Millis Meadows honey jar for each guest.
Utensils to make the boards will be provided including cutting boards and cheese wire slicers.
The event is November 18th at 6pm. One ticket per guest, no refunds or exchanges.

Breakfast with Santa
2022-11-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a meal with Santa on the farm! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Santa has a special gift for each child. We will capture the moment in a photo of your child with Santa. Each child will have the opportunity to get his/her face/hand painted, get to decorate a sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles and a holiday story will be read. Reservations are required. Breakfast will be provided from 8am until noon. The meal includes scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, fried potatoes, fruit, biscuits, and homemade sausage gravy, drink (alcohol is not included). $25/person.

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree
2022-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Snuggle into your warmest winter wear and pile onto our wagon for a holiday wagon ride through our farm. The ride includes a trip through our Christmas Tree Farm to find the perfect live tree and a drive past Santa’s Workshop! $65 per Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree.
Fees & Check-in Information
Monday- Friday: $2.50/Person for anyone 2 and older when purchased online or $3 at the door. Please Check-in at the Garden Center.
Saturday & Sunday: $2.50/Person for anyone 2 and older when purchased online or $3 at the door. Please check-in at the outdoor Pick-Your-Own Red Barn.

Live Music: Uncle Albert Duo
2022-11-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Gingerbread House Workshop
2022-11-26 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
For those who have always longed to build a gingerbread house but were intimidated by the thought, here is your chance to create a beautiful display for the holidays. We provide all of the supplies and guidance. You provide the creativity! Great for young and old. $20/Gingerbread House. Join us between the hours of 1pm and 4pm in our NEW Cider Shed at our Belleville Farm.
Reservations are not required, just join us in the Cider Shed to take part in the fun!
Gingerbread Houses are $20/house.

Wreath Decorating Class
2022-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Experience the joys of the holiday spirit as you create a gorgeous evergreen wreath. This workshop, held in our NEW Cider Shed, will offer you the opportunity to craft a beautiful seasonal decoration.
Enjoy an afternoon with your friends as you learn the basic wreath design techniques. Wreath décor will include fresh evergreens, berries, pinecones, ribbons, and more.
Event will take place from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Wednesday, November 30th. The cost is $60/person.
Each guest will receive.

Wreath to take home that you decorated
The OG Flight of Hard Cider consists of four 5-ounce pours of Eckert’s blackberry, peach, apple, and strawberry hard cider
Snack Pack
