Belleville’s annual Community Picnic will be held from August 9-12, 2018, at Sugar River Park, with some events being held at Community Park.

Thursday, August 9th, has been designated Family Night. Bingo from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m .; Kids Inflatables and Games, Havens Petting Zoo and Backyard Games from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m .; Adult Kickball from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m .; an Open Cornholio Tournament begins at 7:00 p.m .; Community Park will host Co-Ed Softballs, the Turtle Stand opens and Fireworks will begin at dusk (rain date, Sunday, August 12th).

On Friday, August 10th, Kids Inflatables, Havens Petting Zoo and Backyard Games will run from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m .; Adult Kickball is from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., the Turtle Stand will be open, Men’s Softball will be played at Community Park and from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Cherry Pie will be playing at the beer tent.

Start your day off right with breakfast from 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 11th. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 a.m., and Kid’s Kickball and Co-Ed Volleyball starts at 9:00 a.m., while the Bike Race begins at 9:30 a.m. Kid’s Inflatables from 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m .; Havens Petting Zoo from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m .; and Backyard Games run all day! Adult Kickball begins at 1:00 p.m. At Community Park will be Co-Ed Softball and Men’s Softball. The Turtle Stand will be open as well. The Rib Contest also takes place on Saturday and is limited to the first 24 entries. The $25.00 entry fee covers one rack of ribs (which you can pick up at Burreson’s Foods in Belleville at the front desk when you pay your entry fee – and extra ribs are available for purchase), a t-shirt for the Head Chef, and a great time to be had by all! You may not drop off your grill any earlier than 10:00 a.m., and it must be removed immediately after the judging is finished. Ribs must be 100% cooked in the park during the contest; sauces may be prepared in advance. Judging is at 4:00 p.m., SHARP. Please call Scott Hare at (608) 843-6301 if you have any questions. In the Beer Tent on Saturday, Chicken Truck will perform from 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., and Madison County plays from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. The Teen Dance DJ music will be provided by Noah Fahey from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

On Sunday, August 12th, Ecumenical Worship will be held at First United Church of Christ, 130 E. Church Street, Belleville, at 10:00 a.m. A Youth Football Combine will be held from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The Duck Draw is at 10:00 a.m. The Car Show at Library Park (held rain or shine) is from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The classic country sounds of the Greenfield Brothers will be at the Beer Tent from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kid’s Games from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m .; Chicken BBQ Dinner starts serving at 11:30 a.m .; the Obstacle Course will run from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m .; Co-Ed Cornholio Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m .; Havens Petting Zoo from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m .; and Backyard Games and Turtle Stand all day. The Zweifel Brothers will be performing polka at the Beer Tent from 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., and Ghosts in the Room will be playing classic rock in the Beer Tent from 7:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. The Raffle Drawing is at the Main Stage at 6:00 p.m. The Co-Ed and Men’s Championship Softball games will both be played at Sugar River Park.

Lunch Stands will be open and beer will be served throughout the entire event at both Community Park and Sugar River Park. Funds raised go to the Belleville Community Club and its various community improvement projects and high school scholarships.