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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

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!



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.

Boarding:  12:45 p.m.
Cruise:  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



River City Soul Fest
River City Soul Fest

 

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2010.

The first day (8/13) of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers including United Pentecostal, Galilee Choir, Ward Chapel, St. Paul, New Hope, Integrity, DA Vision, and The Soul Fest Community Choir. Headliners are DeWayne Woods and Wess Morgan! Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the... RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more. Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the gate only (no pre-sale for Fri).

Day two (8/14) will feature more local talent on stage including The Soul Fest Community Band playing with audition winners Deja Jones, Richard Jackson, & Kendall Anders, plus, DreRob & The Fellas, Brisk and Johnel Henderson. We are pleased to announce that the 2010 headlining act is award winning group, En Vogue! Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 from etix.com, and at all local Co-Op Records locations as well at The Riverfront Visitor Center on Water Street. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $20 on the night of the show.

 

Friday, August 13, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Festival Park

 



Spirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll Jimmy Buffet Cruise
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.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides

Carriage rides in Downtown Peoria by Carriage Classic every Friday and Saturday evening through October.

For more information, call 579-2833.