Eckert’s Farm in Belleville is turning up the summer vibes with its annual Cider Daze festival, taking place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at 951 S. Green Mount Road.
Guests can sample from more than 40 hard ciders, craft beers, and specialty cocktails while enjoying live music from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., local food vendors and cider-based cocktails. General admission is $25 in advance ($30 at the door) and includes nine 3-ounce pours and a commemorative cup. VIP tickets include early entry at 11 a.m., 13 pours, and a snack pack for $40 in advance ($45 at the door).
New this year is a Brunch & Brews add-on from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring smoked brisket, scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits, cider donuts, hard cider fondue, and a 16-ounce hard cider for $25. Food will also be available from food trucks, the Cider Shed and Eckert’s Country Restaurant.
The weekend also marks a major milestone for the family-owned farm: the official launch of its in-house cidery, just steps from the orchards that make it possible. Timed around World Cider Day (June 3), the new cidery operation brings production and bottling directly to the Belleville farm for the first time, allowing for creative small-batch flavors and a true orchard-to-glass experience. The Cider Shed now offers 12 rotating taps, with seasonal hits like Yellin Melon (habanero and watermelon), Pineapple Express and Bee Keepers Blend (lavender), alongside fan-favorite Strawberry, Blackberry, Peach and Apple.
Get tickets for Cider Daze online.
This article appears in May 2025.
