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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest

September, 21 2008 at Oktoberfest (Day 3)
200 NE Water St, Peoria, Illinois 61602
Cost : $7: adults / Ages 12 & under is FREE / $12 for weekend pass

The Peoria Park District and the German American Central Society are pleased to welcome back the annual German Festival, Oktoberfest for its 13th anniversary! This 3-day event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. If polka music isnt your thing, enjoy an evening of mainstream music in the Oompah-Free Zone! This year promises to be better than ever so stay tuned for our official lineup to be announced soon... Dont miss the talented German bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendors, and much more! Put on your authentic German attire and head down to the RiverFront for a true cultural experience. For more information, please visit www.peoriagermans.com.

RiverFront Location: Festival Park, Marshall Plaza, CECU Center Stage at The Landing. Event Hours: 10:30am (German worship service) - 7pm.



Downtown Yoga
Downtown Yoga

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

 

 



Hooters 25th Anniversary Party
Hooters 25th Anniversary Party

Celebrate with Hooters on the 25th of every month in honor of their 25th Anniversary!  It's a party all day long with big prizes, small prizes,  a chance to win $25,000, sing, dance and have a blast!  Visit www.hooters.com for more information.



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

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.

 WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR
FALL FESTIVAL ON THE RIVERFRONT
SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 



Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

It’s like having a national art collection right in your own backyard as the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair brings the works of over 150 national artists to the Peoria Riverfront the last weekend in September. As one of the oldest outdoor juried art fairs in the country, the Fine Art Fair gives everyone the rare opportunity to meet and talk with nationally-recognized artists, sample some of city’s finest cuisine, and listen to some of Peoria’s best musical performers. And for the kids, they can have their own art adventure at the Kids Art Fair. It’s central Illinois’ signature cultural event and the experience can be yours! Visit www.peoriartguild.org for more exciting information and directions to the Fine Art Fair.

RiverFront Location: Festival Park, Marshall Plaza, CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing, clocktower drive. 
Cost : Weekend admission $5 / 16 and under free