Eckert's

Live Music: Maggie Thorn
2023-09-03 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 Pavilion 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.

Closed
2023-09-04 09:00 - 18:00 | IL
The farm is CLOSED every Monday & Tuesday except for Columbus Day.

Virtual Storytime
2023-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
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.

Live Music: Retro Nerds
2023-09-08 18:00 - 21:30 | IL
Join us for a concert under the Pavilion at our NEW! Cider Shed. Delicious food & tasty drinks will be available for purchase from our Cider Shed; no outside food or drinks are allowed. $5 cover charge (paid at the door). Dogs are permitted in outdoor areas, as long as they are on a leash.
You haven’t had this much fun since the 80’s! Come out to enjoy this 80’s tribute bandretro

Wine Run 5k
2023-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Like Running? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Eckert’s Belleville Farm! Eckert’s pledge to sustainable farming practices is unsurpassed. Sustainability in agriculture means meeting the food needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. It encompasses farming methods that are environmentally sound, economically viable and protect public health. It also brings into consideration the working and living conditions of laborers, enhancement of the land upon which farming depends, the living and working conditions of laborers, and the ability to make the most efficient use of nonrenewable and on-farm resources. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race will be timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
Finisher Medal: A bottle stopper, corkscrew, and keychain lanyard all in one!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
…and of course, a pour of wine!

AppleFest
2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00 | IL
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, caramel apples, and more to tempt your taste buds.
If planning to pick apples, purchase your field access pass in advance to SAVE.

Hard Pressed Cider Fest
2023-09-09 12:00 - 17:00 | IL
Help us kick off the fall season with Hard Pressed Cider Fest in our Cider Shed. We’re bringing in some of the most incredible chefs in the metro-east region who will be sampling apple-inspired dishes using homegrown apples, hard apple cider, and/or sweet apple cider right from our farm. These local restaurants will not only offer free samples but will also have items for purchase, too – keeping you full and satisfied all day long.
After you taste your way through the Cider Shed, be sure to stick around to enjoy some yard games such as Cornhold, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4, and Cider Pong.
The Cider Shed will be rocking all weekend with the following music performances.
Saturday, September 9th
1pm – 4pm: Joe Metzka
6pm – 9:30pm: Boulderdash
Sunday, September 10
1pm – 4pm: Duhart

Live Music: Joe Metzka
2023-09-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert under the Pavillion at our 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.

Live Music: Boulderdash
2023-09-09 18:00 - 21:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert under the Pavillion at our 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.
BOULDERDASH, co-founder George Kershaw, getting back together with Mo and Stan to form an acoustic trio.

Live Music: Duhart
2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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.

Live Music: Kevin Gruen
2023-09-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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.

Bluegrass Festival
2023-09-15 17:00 - 22:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Enjoy live music Friday night and all day Saturday as part of our first-ever Bluegrass Festival. Band line-up and ticket details will be announced soon. Stay tuned and mark your calendar.

Bonfire Sites Available
2023-09-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Eckert’s Millstadt Farm, 2719 Eckert Orchard Ln, Millstadt, IL, 62260, United States
Enjoy a bonfire site and straw bale seating for your group at our Millstadt Farm. Each site can accommodate up to 25 guests. Your group may arrive at your reserved bonfire site at 6pm and stay until the farm closes at 10pm. Our team will light the bonfire for you around 7pm. The reserved space would be yours for 4 hours. Come early to enjoy pick-your-own before the last wagon goes out at 5:30 pm.
In addition, each guest 2 years old and older will need to purchase an admission ticket to our farm which includes one haunted hayride per guest.
Bring your own food or purchase farm favorite treats from us. Alcohol may not be brought into the farm, but we do sell beer and hard cider that can be purchased onsite, for those 21 years old and older.
Choose your bonfire site, according to the map.

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.

Live Music: Soul Over Soul
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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

Live Music: Miz Renee Smith and Lifestyle Band
2023-09-23 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

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

Live Music: Jackie Tyler Band
2023-09-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Live Music: Rachel Deschaine
2023-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Ecktoberfest
2023-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities, German Music, and much more make this a pickin’ good time for everyone! Whether feeding a goat, exploring the farm, or sippin’ some hard cider, you and your family and friends will enjoy all the fun that our farms offer.
Enjoy carnival rides, pony and camel rides, and animals for petting in our Fun Corral from 10 am – 5 pm.
Delicious treats such as Apple Cider Donuts, Kettle Corn, Caramel Apples, and more are sure to tempt your taste buds.

Live Music: Soul Over Soul
2023-09-30 17:00 - 20:00 | IL

Pumpkin Jamboree
2023-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | IL
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities, and much more make this a 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. Funnel cakes, caramel apples, and more to tempt your taste buds.

Live Music: Joe Polach and the St. Louis Express
2023-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert under the Pavillion at our 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.

St. Louis Express band specializes in ethnic music, including polkas and waltzes, but also plays a variety of American standard songs, country, and rock and roll.

Storytime at the Farm
2023-10-03 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, From Apple Trees to Cider, Please, 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: Ghost Suckers
Supplies: Suckers, tissues, black markers, ribbon
**Following the story & craft, each child will be provided a sample of cider

Live Music: Strangers
2023-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Pumpkin Jamboree
2023-10-07 09:00 - 18:00 | IL
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities, and much more make this a 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 pumpkins, purchase your field access pass in advance to SAVE.

Live Music: Waterloo German Band
2023-10-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
