The Illinois Valley Striders bring the world's fastest 4-mile and toughest 15K back to Peoria for the 2010 Steamboat Classic. This year's race again coincides with the Steamboat Festival along the RiverFront. Further details to come…For more info, visit the Illinois Valley Striders website at www.ivs.org.
The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, fresh breads, flowers and much more! Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park.
Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!
Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.
Join the Captain and crew on Illinois' only authentic paddle-wheeler where kids and adults alike are fascinated by her tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.
Spirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll Jimmy Buffet Cruise
Join the Captain and crew for one of our spectacular themed cruises. Relax, dine and cruise as you listen to local musicians. Food and beverage will be themed towards the music of each cruise. Coffee, tea and soft drinks are complimentary. Remember advanced reservation and payment is necessary for all cruises, as only advance paid reservations have guaranteed seating!
Tropical Rock and Roll for Your Soul & Jimmy Buffet Night:
A Caribbean-themed Dinner Cruise. This cruise is a perennial SELL-OUT! Get your advance tickets early. There will be cheeseburgers grilled on the dock at 7pm, the Boat leaves promptly at 8:30pm.
Peoria Area Community Events (PACE) is proud to present the 2010 Steamboat Sports Festival. This annual event features fun for the whole family with food, games, music, and much more in Festival Park and at the CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing. More details to come...for further info, check out the PACE website at http...://www.peoriaevents.com/pace-steamboatfestival.shtml.
