A Weekend worth remembering
Mark your calendars now!
Patriots Weekend Extravaganza!
September 12 & 13, 2026
3801 Douglas Road, Millstadt, IL 62260
2 – 9:30 pm, both days
Reserve Your Patriots Weekend Pass*
$30 Per Vehicle
The Patriots Weekend Experience Pass admits everyone in your vehicle for both Saturday and Sunday activities.
Bring the whole family and enjoy two days of fun, entertainment and unforgettable memories – all for one affordable price.
Reserve Your Patriots Weekend Experience Pass
Why you’ll love Patriots Weekend
Enjoy:
- Live Music
- Local Food Trucks
- Shopping from Local Vendors
- Family Activities
- Beautiful Countryside at Buttercup Ranch
Gather your family and friends for two unforgettable days at Buttercup Ranch! Patriots Weekend Extravaganza is a celebration of community, patriotism, and family fun, featuring live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, exciting activities, and the beautiful countryside of Southern Illinois.
Whether you’re cheering on athletes in the CiderMan Sprint Triathlon, enjoying the Balloon Glow, exploring Patriots Village, or simply spending quality time together, there’s something for everyone.
Best of all, your attendance helps support our local first responders while creating a tradition your family will look forward to year after year.
Make It a Weekend
Don’t want the fun to end? After an activity-packed day of vendors, carriage rides, petting zoo, music, food and our spectacular Balloon Glow, stay the night. Limited spots are available for your family or group to camp. Wake up to the peaceful beauty of Buttercup Ranch and spend the weekend making memories with family and friends.
Camping reservations are available separately.
*Things to Know:
- All visitors will be required to sign a waiver to enter the farm and receive a wristband.
- Balloon Glow and Tethered Rides are weather-dependent. Balloon Glow and rides are planned for the evening of September 12, 2026. If there is rain or wind in the forecast, we will slip these events to September 13, 2026.