The Ultimate Guide To Upcoming Events For June 8th – June 14th, 2023

Check out these local events that are happening in the surrounding areas! 

 

Thursday, June 8th 

Columbia Farmers Market – Columbia Turner Hall 

Columbia, IL – Visit your favorite local plant, produce, craft, coffee, and baked good vendors at the Monroe County Farmers Market!
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 

Summer Jeep Jam ‘23 – Ott’s Tavern 

Millstadt, IL – Trick out your JEEP this summer and have a little fun! David Taylor Jeep and Monaco Canned Cocktails are again sponsoring a weekly JEEP JAM – but 2023 will be better than EVER!! There’s no cost to participate. Start and finish at any location each week. Simply pick up a JEEP JAM card after 5 pm at your starting location. Get a punch at all 4 locations, and turn the card in by 9 pm at your final destination. Fill out 1 card each week to enter for a chance to win a FANTASTIC GRAND PRIZE donated by David Taylor Jeep. The more weeks you participate – the more entries you’ll have! (Must have Name, Phone, email, and 4 punches on each entry to qualify.)
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Danny Kalaher – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – I will be playing all of your favorite songs acoustic style!
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Friday, June 9th 

Pick Your Own Black Raspberries – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Join us on Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2023 from 9 am – 5 pm to enjoy a Pick-Your-Own Black Raspberry Pop-Up Event. This rare crop is extremely difficult to find at grocery stores, so don’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Field access is required. Black Raspberries will be picked in 6-oz containers and the cost will be $4.99/container when you pick your own. You can pick as many containers as you’d like. For tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Clueless – Sullivan’s Bar and Grill 

Belleville, IL – Come out to Sullivan’s Bar & Grill in Belleville for some live music and delicious drinks.
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Cree Rider – Seven Belleville 

Belleville, IL – Join us and enjoy the live performance by Cree Rider!
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 

Joe Metzka – Venue on Main 

Belleville, IL – One of the most talented local Blues singers. Super talented!! He plays a wide variety of blues and classic rock such as Eric Clapton.
Start Time: 7:30 PM

 

Saturday, June 10th 

Pick Your Own Black Raspberries – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Join us on Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2023 from 9 am – 5 pm to enjoy a Pick-Your-Own Black Raspberry Pop-Up Event. This rare crop is extremely difficult to find at grocery stores, so don’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Field access is required. Black Raspberries will be picked in 6-oz containers and the cost will be $4.99/container when you pick your own. You can pick as many containers as you’d like. For tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

2023 Tour de Belleville – Eckert’s Belleville Farm 

Belleville, IL – Family-fun bike ride through the bike trails throughout Eckert’s Orchards and some adjacent neighborhoods. Festivities begin at 10 am, the ride starts at 11 am. To register, click here.
Start Time: 10:00 AM

Smithton Summer Social – Smithton 

Smithton, IL – The public has asked and we’ve decided to hold the Smithton Summer Social earlier this year in hopes that the weather is more pleasant.
Start Time: 1:00 PM 

Ashan & Grotsky – Bennie’s Pizza Pub 

Belleville, IL – We’ll be rockin the pub! Be sure to come on out for a great night of drinks, music & PIZZA!!!
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ahna – Seven Belleville

Belleville, IL – Come join us and watch Ahna perform live music!
Start Time: 7:00 PM

 

Sunday, June 11th 

Pick Your Own Black Raspberries – Eckert’s Country Store & Farms

Belleville, IL – Join us on Friday-Sunday, June 9-11, 2023 from 9 am – 5 pm to enjoy a Pick-Your-Own Black Raspberry Pop-Up Event. This rare crop is extremely difficult to find at grocery stores, so don’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Field access is required. Black Raspberries will be picked in 6-oz containers and the cost will be $4.99/container when you pick your own. You can pick as many containers as you’d like. For tickets, click here.
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Summer Woodcraft – The Nail 

New Athens, IL – Let’s dive into summer! Come join us for a summer themed wood craft. It is $40.00 a person which Includes: All painting supplies, greenery, ribbon, vinyl lettering & your wood door hanger! We are so very excited to be expanding with our business! Invite all your people! All ages are welcome. Venmo: Ashley-Ford-52! Include: The Nail, your name & the number of the wood design you would like. Cash payments can be made to the bar or on the day of the event.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Monday, June 12th 

Althoff Bingo – Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall

Belleville, IL – Monday Night BINGO benefiting Althoff Catholic is back! Join our dedicated volunteer BINGO workers for a fun evening at Tribout’s Belle Vegas Bingo Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and BINGO starts at 7:00 p.m. Bring a friend!
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – Silver Creek Saloon 

Belleville, IL – Join us for a fun night of FREE bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win fantastic prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

 

Tuesday, June 13th

Knitting and Crochet Night – Millstadt Library

Millstadt, IL – Knitting and Crochet, every Tuesday from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Want to learn how to knit or crochet? Come to the library! Already know how but want to knit or crochet with others? Come to the library! Do other kinds of handicrafts, like cross stitch or embroidery? Come to the library! If you can’t make it in person, a knitting Zoom meeting can be set up upon request. Contact the library for more details.
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Xtreme Bar Bingo – 1428 Tap Haus

Belleville, IL – Xtreme Bar Bingo is a FREE to play bingo consisting of 9 games! Winners could win awesome prizes such as cash prizes, TVs, gift cards, and more! Xtreme Bar Bingo has a progressive cash Jackpot that increases a ball every week until it’s hit!
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

Pop Culture Trivia – Silver Creek Saloon

Belleville, IL – Join us for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at Silver Creek while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, June 14th

Youth Story Time – Millstadt Library 

Millstadt, IL – Join us for Story Time with Miss Penny every Wednesday! We’ll read a few books and then complete a fun craft. All ages welcome
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Pop Culture Trivia – 1428 Tap Haus 

Belleville, IL – Join us every Tuesday at 7 pm for Free Bar Trivia courtesy of Chill Trivia Company! Five rounds of trivia covering all things movies, music, television, sports, and much more! No need to reserve a table, just come out with your friends or family and be ready to enjoy great food and drink at 1428 Tap Haus while answering fun questions for gift cards and prizes.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM