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 experience celebrates farm-fresh flavors, artisanal beverages, and the culinary heritage of our region — all set against the charming backdrop of Eckert’s scenic farm.

Indulge in hand-selected tastings and expertly paired craft beverages — from hard ciders and wines to local spirits and handcrafted cocktails. Sample modern interpretations of classic comfort foods, thoughtfully prepared by regional chefs using fresh, local ingredients. Live music, hands-on workshops, and immersive demonstrations round out an unforgettable afternoon of flavor, creativity, and community.

Event Highlights

Savory Tastings
Sample dishes from regional chefs and restaurants paired with wines, spirits, and Eckert’s award-winning hard cider.

Live Music
• 12-3PM in the Country Store
• Continue the celebration with an extended live performance from 5:30-8:30PM in the Cider Shed.

Pairing Workshops
Participate in guided tasting sessions where culinary experts explore creative food and beverage pairings.
Workshops will be offered at 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM.

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

Agricultural Demonstrations
Go behind the scenes with us and learn how our cider is crafted — from orchard to glass.
Hard cider production tours will be offered at 2 PM and 4 PM.

The Sip & Savor Festival is more than just a tasting event—it’s a celebration of the flavors and community that make the Midwest so special. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!

Ticket is $30 in advance or $35 at the door and includes 10 tastings of cider, spiritis or wine, pairing workshop, demonstrations, and a comemorative cup & more.

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

Tanduay

Thompson Farms

Twisted Biscuit

Tickets

Price

Sip & Savor Festival

Must be 21+ to participate

$32.04

($30.00 + $2.04 fee)

Designated Driver

Must be 21+, includes one non-alcoholic beverages. Guests with a designated driver wristband will NOT be served alcohol samples but will still be served food samples.

$11.34

($10.00 + $1.34 fee)

Purchase 4 Additional 3-oz pours

Buy in advance to save.

$13.41

($12.00 + $1.41 fee)

Total: $0.00

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Event Highlights

Location Information

Sip & Savor Festival

Designated Driver

Purchase 4 Additional 3-oz pours

Purchase ProtectionRECOMMENDED

Billing Information

Tickets	Price
Sip & Savor Festival Must be 21+ to participate	$32.04 ($30.00 + $2.04 fee)

Designated Driver Must be 21+, includes one non-alcoholic beverages. Guests with a designated driver wristband will NOT be served alcohol samples but will still be served food samples.	$11.34 ($10.00 + $1.34 fee)

Purchase 4 Additional 3-oz pours Buy in advance to save.	$13.41 ($12.00 + $1.41 fee)

Total: $0.00