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SUMMARY:Homegrown for the Holidays Vendor Fair
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season to begin your holiday shopping! Join us for our annual Holiday Market. The Festival will be an indoor-outdoor event at our NEW Cider Shed with a variety of retailers for shopping\, live music\, and delicious food from our Cider Shed. This festival is free to attend and open to the public. \n  \nShopping will be set up outside on both days of the festival\, and include a selection of offerings\, such as bath and beauty products\, hot cocoa bombs\, candles\, handmade jewelry\, children’s clothes\, crafts\, handmade signs\, and more.
URL:https://explorebelleville.net/event/homegrown-for-the-holidays-vendor-fair/
LOCATION:Eckert’s Cider Shed\, 951 S Green Mt Rd\, Belleville\, IL\, 62220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Fun,Shopping
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eckert's Farms":MAILTO:cadams@belleville.net
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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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