Eckert’s Belleville Farm
About Sip & Savor Festival in Belleville, IL
Sip & Savor Festival is your chance to experience the best of Midwest food and beverage culture in one flavorful afternoon—centered in our Country Store. Enjoy free samples of wines, spirits, and Eckert’s signature hard ciders, paired with creative small bites prepared by local chefs.
Throughout the event, guests can attend pairing demonstrations, enjoy live music, and take part in optional cider-making tours. The guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how our cider is crafted and concludes in the Cider Shed, where guests can check off their passport for one cocktail.
Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast, a casual taster, or simply looking for a relaxed winter outing, Sip & Savor delivers a fun, flavorful experience designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Event Highlights
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Free samples throughout the Country Store
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Pairing & culinary demos at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm
1PM | Bennie’s Pizza Pub demonstrates how delicious hard cider infused cheese can make a pizza
3PM | FuFu N Sauce shows you how to fry the most delicious sweet plantains, paired with Eckert’s vanilla custard and caramel
5pm | Old Monroe crafts the perfect cocktail using Eckert’s Sweet Apple Cider
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Cider-making tours at 2pm and 4pm (tour ends in the Cider Shed with passport perk)
Live Music
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12pm – 3pm: Kara & Bob (Country Store)
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5:30pm – 8:30pm: Adam Harbison (Cider Shed)
Your ticket also includes free admission to The Lodge perfect for extending your evening.
This is a 21+ event.
Sip, savor, and settle in for a delicious winter afternoon at Eckert’s.
Food & Beverage Vendors
Abe’s Gourmet Popcorn
AJ’s Mediteranean
Bennie’s Pizza Pub
Bogart’s BBQ
Busy Body Meals
Clara B’s
Do More Good Coffee and Craft
Earth Candy
Florence’s HomeStyle Inc.
FuFu N Sauce
Grafton Winery
Old Monroe
Old Vienna
Pretzel Boys
Reinneck Ranch
Sugar and Sage Cafe
Switchgrass Spirits
TC’s Treats
Tanduay
Thompson Farms
Twisted Biscuit