Step back in time aboard the Midwest's most unique and historic riverboat as it travels the Illinois River valley between Peoria and Starved Rock State Park.  The Spirit of Peoria is a full-blown replica of the nineteenth century riverboats that used to inhabit the nation's waterways.  Decorated in the "wedding cake" style, the Spirit mirrors a Mark Twain era riverboat, complete with an enormous 21-foot diameter paddle wheel! This excursion features two days of cruising along with an overnight at the historic Starved Rock Lodge.  Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lodge offers rustic charm with modern conveniences. For more information ...

Yoga instruction for all levels ~ Classes held at the Contemporary Art Center, 305 SW Water Street

Monday: Beginning Yoga with Kandy 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. (free to Cancer survivors)
Wednesday:  Beginning Yoga with Teresa 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Saturday :  All Levels with Kirsten 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Drop in fee $10 ~ 5 class punch card $40

For more information call 645-7762 or visit www.yoganetwork.org/Downtownyoga

 

 

We are pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront!  Nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part in 2008 to provide a taste of their most popular menu items to a crowd of more than 50,000 local residents. A variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts will be sold for one to two dollars each. In addition to a selection of seafood, BBQ, Italian, Indian, and Oriental cuisine, the Taste of Peoria features its own Margaritaville and live entertainment on two stages. Activities and food will be located throughout Festival Park and The Landing.  Be sure to come to the Riverfront for great food and live entertainment! Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of the entertainment lineup. For more information, visit  www.peoriaevents.com or e-mail taste_of_peoria@yahoo.com

Cost : $2

August, 14 2008 at CEFCU Jazz Series: Jim Markum Swing Band

The 2008 CEFCU Jazz Series continues tonight on the RiverFront! Don’t miss the season’s 8th show, featuring a live jazz performance by the Jim Markum Swing Band! For more information on our event partner, The Central Illinois Jazz Society, please visit: www.midil.com/cijs.html. 
RiverFront Location: CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing.

Admission is Free!

Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul ~ Jimmy Buffet Night

June 13 & August 15
$35/person (21 and over only)

7 p.m. - 11 p.m. with Dockside Cookout
Cruise: 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Advanced reservation and payment is necessary for all theme cruises.  Call 800-676-8988 or visit www.spiritofpeoria.com for more information.

The ’08 CEFCU Center Stage summer concert series continues tonight with the return of The Boat Drunks! Join us for a cool drink and your favorite Jimmy Buffett tropical rock tunes. Gates open at 7:30pm & showtime is 8:00pm.  For more Boat Drunks info, check out their website: www.boatdrunks.com or on myspace at www.myspace.com/boatdrunks. See you on the RiverFront...

Admission:  $7/Adult

Join us for an invigorating morning on the RiverFront...

Choose from a great selection of fresh Illinois-grown produce, local meats, cheeses, breads, fresh flowers & herbs!  Browse through booths full of local art including pottery, jewelry, blown glass, wood-turned items and more - all created by artists right here in Central Illinois.  Plus live music by local musicians every Saturday morning!  It's a great family  friendly morning you'll not want to miss!  Don't forget to save time for breakfast or lunch at one our our fun RiverFront restaurants.

For information on becoming a vendor, please call 671-5555.

Featured Entertainment
~ August & September 2008 ~

August  9        Music by David McDonald
                         10:00 Chef Sally Davis Cooking Demo "In Praise of Tomatos"
                         The American Red Cross

August 16        Music by Barry Cloyd
                           Free yoga practice with Heading OM - 9:00 a.m.
                           Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile 
 
 August 23       Music by Mike Cheeseman
                           Peoria Area Storytellers Guild  9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
                              in the gazebo
                           The American Red Cross

August 30        Music by Sullivan & Burton
                           Fun on the Run Inflatable

September 6   Music by Joe Couri
                           Grandparents Day at the Market
                                sponsored by the Peoria Park District
                                The first 100 grandparents receive a free cup of coffee                                                         and grandkids get an apple!
                              Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile

September 13   Music by David McDonald
                              Peoria Area StoryTellers Guild (9:30 & 10:30 a.m.)

September 20   Music by Paul Weddle
                               Free Health Screenings at the Methodist Well Mobile
                               We welcome Chef Sally's Cullinary Tour to the Market

September 27      Music by the Peoria Pops Swing Band
                                Fun on the Run Inflatable
                                Drum Circle - 10:00 a.m.

 

Be a part of Illinois' largest motorcycle celebration!

It all begins with a motorcycle parade starting at PMC Race Park and parading to Peoria's Riverfront Park.  Here you can shop the many vendors at the swap meet, check out the world class bikes in our antique & custom bike show, enjoy the PEO-TAZ A.B.A.T.E. Food Court featuring the world's greatest 1/2 pound butterfly pork chops, and witness the "extreme" motorcycle stunt show which performs four different shows!

There are two stages of entertainment.  Performing live in concert... BLUE OYSTER CULT with special guests and more bands to be announced soon! 

Of course there will be plenty of ice cold Budweiser!

Check out this low dough deal!  Admission is just $10 if you ride in the parade and/or enter the gate before 6:00 p.m. or pay just $15 after 6:00 p.m. at the gate.

Enjoy a full day including the concert with BLUE OYSTER CULT !

Everyone's welcome to the BUDWEISER GRAND NATIONALS WEEKEND at Riverfront Park in Peoria, Illinois, Saturday August 16, 2008!

For more information visit www.jaytv.com/grandnationals.