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SUMMARY:Apple Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Eckert’s Belleville Farm\, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis! Our Apple Festival is packed with family fun\, farm-fresh flavors\, and plenty of fall traditions.\n\nEnjoy a full day on the farm with wagon rides\, live entertainment\, children’s activities\, and delicious festival foods. Kids will love pony rides\, feeding friendly farm animals\, and exploring the orchards.\n\nAnd don’t forget the treats—kettle corn\, caramel apples\, apple cider donuts\, and more are waiting to tempt your taste buds. Of course\, the highlight of the day is picking your own crisp\, juicy apples straight from the orchard!\n\n What to Expect:\nWagon rides through the orchard\nLive entertainment & kids’ activities\nPony rides & petting farm animals\nFestival foods like kettle corn & caramel apples\nPick-your-own apples at their peak freshness\nA fun fall tradition just a short drive from St. Louis\nBring the whole family and make unforgettable fall memories at Eckert’s Apple Festival!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/apple-fest/2025-08-31/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Farms\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Apple Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Eckert’s Belleville Farm\, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis! Our Apple Festival is packed with family fun\, farm-fresh flavors\, and plenty of fall traditions.\n\nEnjoy a full day on the farm with wagon rides\, live entertainment\, children’s activities\, and delicious festival foods. Kids will love pony rides\, feeding friendly farm animals\, and exploring the orchards.\n\nAnd don’t forget the treats—kettle corn\, caramel apples\, apple cider donuts\, and more are waiting to tempt your taste buds. Of course\, the highlight of the day is picking your own crisp\, juicy apples straight from the orchard!\n\n What to Expect:\nWagon rides through the orchard\nLive entertainment & kids’ activities\nPony rides & petting farm animals\nFestival foods like kettle corn & caramel apples\nPick-your-own apples at their peak freshness\nA fun fall tradition just a short drive from St. Louis\nBring the whole family and make unforgettable fall memories at Eckert’s Apple Festival!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/apple-fest/2025-09-01/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Farms\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Labor Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Belleville\, IL Labor Day Parade hosted by Southwestern Illinois Labor Council will be held on Monday\, September 1\, 2025. The parade begins at 10:00 AM. The parade route starts at West Monroe\, travels along Illinois/159\, and ends at West “C” Street.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/labor-day-parade/
LOCATION:Belleville Public Square\, Belleville\, 62220
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Parade
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SUMMARY:Art Show Opening with Ruthi Dooley and Elisabeth Glauber. Music by David Glauber
DESCRIPTION:Artist Statement– Ruthi Dooley \nRuthi Dooley is a self-taught acrylic painter based in Belleville\, Illinois. She began her painting journey in 2020 as a way to cope with cancer treatments\, discovering in the process both healing and a new creative voice. Her work focuses on imaginative landscapes\, inspired by the beauty and resilience of nature. With expressive brushstrokes and vibrant color\, Dooley transforms natural scenes into reflections of strength\, hope\, and renewal. \nHer art has been exhibited at Great Grizzley in Grafton\, Illinois\, Green Root Gallery in Belleville\, Illinois\, and Jacoby Arts Center in Alton\, Illinois. Through her work\, Dooley invites viewers to connect with the restorative power of creativity and the landscapes that continue to inspire her. \nArtist Statement Elisabeth Glauber \nMy artistic trajectory was shaped within a family of makers. My grandfather practiced photography\, my mother worked in fiber arts\, and my father cultivated gardens. Aunts and uncles designed and built their own homes\, even producing their own wallpaper. This collective ethos—that beauty and function are inherently interwoven—formed the foundation of my practice. I continue in this tradition\, creating objects that embody both lived experience and cultural heritage. \nTo live among objects that honor the natural world is to cultivate reflection and reconnection. Such objects invite a slower rhythm of attention and affirm our place within broader ecological and cultural systems. My work seeks to integrate the ordinary and the unconventional\, generating spaces that hold memory\, sustain connection\, and prompt dialogue between personal and collective histories. \nMy formal training with artists and educators including Maurice Grossman\, Gayle Wimmer\, Lois Hennessy\, Doug Baldwin\, and Chaim Koppelman established in me a rigorous respect for materiality and process. These pedagogical influences continue to shape my work\, in which the act of making is simultaneously technical\, conceptual\, and reflective. \nAt its core\, my practice is guided by inquiry: How can objects mediate between personal heritage and shared cultural meaning? How might material processes sustain remembrance while also inviting innovation? Each piece I create becomes an exploration of these questions\, situated at the intersection of tradition\, experimentation\, and lived experience.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/art-show-opening-with-ruthi-dooley-and-elisabeth-glauber-music-by-david-glauber/
LOCATION:Venue on Main\, 202 West Main\, Belleville\, 62220
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SUMMARY:Turn Back Time\, a Tribute to Cher
DESCRIPTION:Experience the decades of Cher through an unforgettable tribute brought to life by the mesmerizing Anne Kalaher.  From her iconic looks to that unmistakable voice\, relive the power and passion that Cher has shared with the world.  Coming from the St. Louis Metro area\, these talented musicians capture every essence that makes Cher legendary.  Sing along\, feel the nostalgia\, and let the music empower your soul!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/turn-back-time-a-tribute-to-cher/
LOCATION:The Lincoln Theatre\, 103 E Main Street\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Apple Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at Eckert’s Belleville Farm\, just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis! Our Apple Festival is packed with family fun\, farm-fresh flavors\, and plenty of fall traditions.\n\nEnjoy a full day on the farm with wagon rides\, live entertainment\, children’s activities\, and delicious festival foods. Kids will love pony rides\, feeding friendly farm animals\, and exploring the orchards.\n\nAnd don’t forget the treats—kettle corn\, caramel apples\, apple cider donuts\, and more are waiting to tempt your taste buds. Of course\, the highlight of the day is picking your own crisp\, juicy apples straight from the orchard!\n\n What to Expect:\nWagon rides through the orchard\nLive entertainment & kids’ activities\nPony rides & petting farm animals\nFestival foods like kettle corn & caramel apples\nPick-your-own apples at their peak freshness\nA fun fall tradition just a short drive from St. Louis\nBring the whole family and make unforgettable fall memories at Eckert’s Apple Festival!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/apple-fest/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Farms\, 951 S. Green Mount Road\, Belleville\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Hard Pressed Cider Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hard-Pressed Cider Fest\, where cider lovers gather to celebrate the best in craft cider! Sample from over 40 unique hard ciders\, craft beers\, and specialty cocktails\, featuring bold flavors from local and regional cideries and breweries. \nThis lively festival is more than just sipping—it’s a full-day experience:\n🛍️ Artisan Marketplace – Shop handcrafted goods from local makers\n🎶 Live Music –\n• Uncle Albert Duo| 1 PM – 4 PM\n• Pickn and a Grin’n | 6PM – 9PM \n👮Dunk the Deputy! Take your shot at dunking a St. Clair County Sherriff’s Deparment officer from 1-3pm! All proceeds will be donated to Backstoppers \n🎉 Laid-back vibes\, lawn games & delicious eats from the Cider Shed + food trucks \n🎫 Tasting Ticket Options:\nGeneral Admission – $25 advance | $30 at the door\nIncludes nine 3-oz pours of your choice + commemorative tasting cup\nGates open at 12 PM | Ages 21+ only \nVIP Admission – $40 advance | $45 at the door\nIncludes early access at 11 AM\, thirteen 3-oz pours\, commemorative cup\, plus a snack pack with cheese\, sausage\, grapes\, and salty snacks\nA perfect head start to a flavorful afternoon \n🥂 NEW! Hard Pressed Cider Fest Brunch & Brews | 10 AM – 12 PM\nKick off your Hard-Pressed experience with a cider-infused brunch that’s as bold as our brews. Add brunch to your day for just $25—but don’t wait\, spots are limited! \nYour brunch includes:\n• 16oz Hard Cider to start the day right\n• Smoked Brisket – tender\, slow-smoked perfection\n• Scrambled Eggs & Hash Browns\n• Warm Hard Cider Cheese Fondue\n• Biscuits & Cider Donuts – a sweet finish! \n👉 Add Brunch at checkout when purchasing your tasting ticket. \n🍏 Come thirsty\, bring your friends\, and get ready to raise a glass to fall at Eckert’s!\n📅 Mark your calendar for Saturday\, September 6—tickets will sell fast!
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/hard-pressed-cider-fest/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Cider Shed\, 951 S Green Mt Rd\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food and Drink
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SUMMARY:Queen of Peace Parish Festival
DESCRIPTION:BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ENJOY FUN FOR ALL AGES
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/queen-of-peace-parish-festival/
LOCATION:IL
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