Learn about Lincoln’s visits to Peoria, Civil War camps located here, veterans’ final resting place in Springdale, and the local abolitionist effort. The tour includes a look at the 1909 GAR Hall.
Bus tours are $20 per person and reservations are required; visit 309tix.com to reserve a spot.
All bus tours depart from Caterpillar Visitors Center, 110 SW Washington Street. Thank you to our partner City Link for their support!

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/lincoln-the-civil-war-and-abolition-bus-tour-8-23-2024

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PEORIA IRISH FEST
On the RiverFront
Peoria, Illinois
August 23, 24, 25, 2024

Purchase in advance: $10 Single Day Tickets / $25 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)
Purchase on / after August 1, 2024: $15 Single Day Tickets / $30 Weekend Passes (3 Day tickets)

The last weekend in August every year, the St. Patrick Society of Peoria partners with the Peoria Park District to host the Peoria Irish Fest on the Peoria RiverFront. Over the years, Peoria Irish Fest has grown from a Sunday afternoon picnic to a 3-Day Irish Festival. Although the venue has changed and the scope of activities and entertainment has grown exponentially since that first picnic, we still provide a time and place for friends and families to join together and share their interest in Irish traditions.

During the three days of the event, attendees can enjoy a variety of musicians from around Peoria, the country, or the world, playing both traditional and more modern Irish music, Irish dancers from a variety of Irish Dance Schools, and learn more about Irish traditions in our Cultural Village.

Also featured during the festival is the Ancient Athletic sporting competition featuring the Sheaf Toss, Caber Toss, Stone Put, Hammer Throw, Braemar Stone/Open Stone—heavyweight for distance and lightweight for distance. On Saturday, fest guests can participate in the Highland Games; Sunday is a fierce athletic competition.

On Friday, the Happy Hour 5K race will be held along the riverfront. Participants will receive free fest entry and a beverage ticket.

On Sunday, attendees can participate in a Catholic Mass where canned goods are collected for local food pantries.

Please learn more about the festival by visiting www.PeoriaIrishFest.com or following us on Facebook and Instagram @peoriairishfest.

For tickets: Ticketswww.etix.com/ticket/p/38943553/peoria-irish-fest-any-day-ticket-peoria-peoria-riverfront

Come out and support the Peoria Chiefs. Don't forget to check out our website for giveaways, fireworks and other specials!

 

For tickets: https://www.milb.com/peoria/tickets/single-game-tickets

Live at the Five Spot: Flying D'Rito Brothers
August 23, 2024~ 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets in Advance Online: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (until 5pm day of event).
Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers
(Tickets for walk-ins will be available until max capacity is reached)

Water and pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar. Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

About the Band:
The Flying D’Rito Brothers is a rock/folk group based in Peoria, Illinois. Enjoy comical, electric energy, audience participation and 4-part harmonies covering tunes by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, John Prine, Grateful Dead and Crosby, Stills & Nash. The group is led by Darren Peacock on lead vocals and acoustic/electric guitar, Kevin Whittenburg on vocals and bass guitar, Tom Abbot on background vocals, acoustic guitar and mandolin and Marc Keefer (drums and vocals). The ever so popular D’Rito Brothers have been rocking Central Illinois audiences for over 25 years playing a wide list of venues around the area including Contemporary Art Center’s Live at the Five Spot, The Fox Pub, CEFCU Stage, Willet’s Winery & Cellar and The Rhythm Kitchen.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/live-at-the-five-spot-flying-drito-brothers-8-23-2024

Kick back and enjoy dinner & drinks with a side of live music from Tom Beverly & Geoff Ryan!

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/288859417524759