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RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, 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.

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



River City Soul Fest
River City Soul Fest

River City Soul Fest – Friday Aug 12 & Saturday Aug 13, 2011

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2011. The first day (8/12) of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers and will be headlined by VaShawn Mitchell. Tickets will be $10 the night of the show.
Day two (8/13) will feature more local talent on stage to open for the R&B headlining act, BLACKSTREET. Accompanied by a live band, Blackstreet will be performing with its original members; Teddy Riley, Dave Hollister, Eric Williams, and Mark Middleton right here in Peoria!
Tickets for Saturday's show will be $20 and on sale at www.etix.com, all local Co-Op Records Stores, The Riverfront Visitor's Center and by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX.

Gates open at 5:30pm with entertainment beginning at 6:30pm. Get your tickets now for this excellent event!


 

 



Spirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul
Spirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul

Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul & Jimmy Buffet Night

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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 themed cruises, as only advance paid reservations have guaranteed seating!

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

 

2011 Prices

  • Adults: $35 / person
  • Ages 21 and over only

Times

The boat boards at 7:00PM and cruises from 8:30PM to 10:30PM