Arts & Entertainment

DADFEST at Eckert's-Belleville

Friday event time: Noon to 9:30 p.m.

Saturday event time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For the first time ever Eckert’s will be hosting DadFest. It is the perfect opportunity to show dad how much you care by taking him to a festival celebrating Fathers everywhere.

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There will be a BBQ contest, live music, delicious samples, kid’s activities and more.

The Belleville Rotary Club will be hosting a BBQ competition on Saturday. There will also be some sideline contests that include: dessert and sauce. 

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There will also be a beer tent serving up a limited selection of craft beers. Eckert food stands will be in full swing serving up delicious snacks like kettle corn.

There will also be a wine sampling inside of the Country Store, and there will also be appetizing samples from each department. 

Never been on a tractor? Take the Tractor Test Drive. There will be an array of antique tractors, John Deere Gators and Lawnmowers on display.

The Eckert’s Kid’s Corral will also have a petting zoo and kiddie rides, along with the Barnyard Olympics on Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 pm.  You can also enter the "Are You Smarter Than Your Dad Show." 


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