Eckert's

Free Playground Admission
2023-08-01 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | IL
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
2023-08-01 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, Ming goes to School, 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: School Bus Photo Holder
Supplies: Yellow and Gray paint or markers, red dots, gems, glue, popsicle sticks

Live Music: Danny Kalaher
2023-08-03 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 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.

Live Music: Top Gunz
2023-08-04 19:30 - 22:00 | 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. 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!
Rising from the smoldering ashes…Top GunZ celebrates the glitZ, the glam, the guitars and the girls or the golden age of hairband and arena rock n’ roll the way it was! Veteran touring musicians bring the 80’s rockin’ hitZ to a new colossal level.
Save time and skip the line when you order your tickets in advance or buy them at the door. Space is limited, so best to buy ahead of time.

Live Music: Jeff Caldwell and a Tribute to Elvis with The Vinyl Frontier
2023-08-05 13:00 - 17:00 | IL

Live Music: Uncle Albert Duo
2023-08-05 18:30 - 21:30 | IL

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.

Live Music: Jesse Farrar
2023-08-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

Live Music: The Traveling Salvation Show - A Tribute to Neil Diamond
2023-08-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States
Join us for a concert under the pavilion of our NEW! Cider Shed as The Traveling Salvation Show takes the stage. This concert is 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.
The Traveling Salvation Show brings the music of the legendary Neil Diamond to Eckert’s Cider Shed. Played in the style of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this is a ROCK show that will have you dancing and shouting “so good, so good, so good!”. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance that feels like it is straight out of Vegas.

Live Music: Double D
2023-08-13 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.

Virtual Storytime
2023-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
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

Live Music: Dustin Coleman
2023-08-17 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.

Live Music: Adam Harbison
2023-08-19 13:00 - 16:00 | IL
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: Kevin Gruen
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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

Live Music: Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats
2023-08-25 18:30 - 21:30 | IL

Live Music: Jackie Tyler Music
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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

Live Music: Fanfare
2023-09-01 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 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.
Fanfare plays a variety of styles of music with a great deal of, well…FANFARE! Fanfare features the lead vocalist Kittie Moller whose vocals will capture and enthrall you. The music they play will take you all over the sound spectrum with music that includes Motown, R&B, Classic Rock, Disco, Pop, Country, Standards & Jazz, Big Band and music of today.

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.

Live Music: Champagne Fixx
2023-09-02 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.
Popular Dance, Pop and Rock songs guaranteed to keep you dancing!!

Live Music: Maggie Thorn
2023-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL, 62220, United States

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

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.
