Eckert’s Belleville Farm
About Sip & Savor Festival in Belleville, IL
Discover the perfect blend of Midwest culinary tradition and innovation at the Sip & Savor Festival, hosted at our Belleville Country Store. This one-of-a-kind event celebrates the region’s farm-fresh flavors, artisanal beverages, and rich cultural heritage, all set against the stunning backdrop of our scenic farm.
Indulge in expertly paired craft beverages—ranging from hard ciders and wines to handcrafted cocktails—and savor modern twists on classic comfort foods, created by local chefs using fresh, farm-grown ingredients. Enjoy live music, and immerse yourself in the spirit of Midwest hospitality and community.
Event Highlights:
● Sample dishes from regional chefs and restaurants, paired with wines, spirits, and Eckert’s hard cider. Enjoy live music while you indulge in the best of Midwest comfort food.
● Midwest Makers Market: Shop a curated selection of local artisan goods, including cheese, honey, baked treats, and more, with opportunities to meet the makers and enjoy tasting stations.
● Pairing Workshops: Engage in hands-on workshops featuring creative food and beverage pairings. Workshops take place at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm each day.
Saturday Workshops
1pm: Cider & Cheese Pairing with John Dalton with Sysco & European Imports Company
3pm: Cooking with Chef Tara Triefenbach
5pm: Scoop & Slice: The Ultimate Ice Cream & Pie Pairing Experience with Bold Spoon Creamery & Eckert’s Bakery (this demo will take place inside Eckert’s Cider Shed)
Sunday Workshops
1pm: Cooking with Southside Alchemy: More Than Bloody Mary Mix
3pm: Big Bold Biscuit Demo by Clara B’s Kitchen paired with Eckert’s Fruit Buters
5pm: Hops & Knots: Schlafly Beer & STL Pretzel Boys Pairing
● Sip Under the Stars: Unwind into the evening with live music, beverage flights, and charcuterie boards. Cozy up by the fire pits with s’mores kits for a truly memorable night. (available on March 8 only)
● Agricultural Demonstrations: Learn about the journey from farm to table through interactive experiences. Meet Chris Eckert and learn about our hard cider making process. Get a behind the scenes tour of hard cider making at 12pm & 2pm each day.
The Sip & Savor Festival is more than just a tasting event—it’s a celebration of the flavors, craftsmanship, and community that make the Midwest so special. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Ticket is $25 in advance or $30 at the door and includes 10 tastings of cider, spiritis or wine, pairing workshop, demonstrations, makers market, comemorative cup & more.
Saturday
Hello Juice
Schlafly Beer
Southside Alchemy
Switchgrass Spirits
Pour Decisions STL
Grafton Winery
Clara B’s Kitchen
Bogart’s
Still 630
Old Bakery
Earth Candy
Bold Spoon Creamery
Sunday
Hello Juice
Schlafly Beer
Southside Alchemy
Switchgrass Spirits
Pour Decisions STL
Grafton Winery
Clara B’s Kitchen
Pappy’s
Samples from Pretzel Boys
Samples from Old Vienna