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Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Join the Captain and crew on Illinois' only authentic paddle-wheeler where the kids and adults alike are fascinated by her tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel.  Trip includes Captain's Commentary.

Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time. Board at 12:45PM / Cruise from l:00PM -2:30PM

For prices and more information-www.spiritofpeoria.com.



Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Excursion
Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Excursion
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.  This excursion features two days of cruising along with an overnight  at the historic Starved Rock Lodge. For more information visit:wwwspiritofpeoria.com ...

Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

Join the Captain and crew on Illinois' only authentic paddle-wheeler where kids and adults alike are facinated by her tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel.  Trip includes Captain's Commentary.  Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time.

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

For prices and more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.  Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time.

Board at 12:45 PM/Cruise from l:00PM-2:30PM

Four prices and more information visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy the setting of the sun and rising of the moon as well as live entertainment.  Adults:$20/Seniors (55+) $18/Children$14 and children under 3 FREE.  Boarding at 7:30pm- Cruise 8pm - 10pm.

For more information visit: www.spiritofpeoria.com



The Boat Drunks Concert
The Boat Drunks Concert

Take another trip to Peoria’s hot spot with fan favorite The Boat Drunks! Cruise on over to the CEFCU Center Stage for a night of Parrott Head Heaven and your favorite liquid libation from The Landing bar. To learn more about The Boat Drunks, check them out on myspace or at www.boatdrunks.com.

Cost: $7/Adult

 

 



Spirit of Peoria ~ St. Louis Overnight Excursion
Spirit of Peoria ~ St. Louis Overnight Excursion
Embark on a journey South from Peoria to the "Gateway to the West", Saint Louis, MO aboard the Spirit of Peoria! 3-day, 2-night excursion - $475/person For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

Flea Market at Illinois Antique Center
Flea Market at Illinois Antique Center

Find your treasure at the Illinois Antique Center Flea Markets ~ the last Saturday of every month, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Flea markets are indoors and generally feature 40 - 60 tables.  Tables are available for $20 each.  Call 673-3354 for more information.



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!

 



Budweiser Grand Nationals/Little River Band
Budweiser Grand Nationals/Little River Band

Jay Goldberg Events presents the 2009 Budweiser Grand Nationals Rally on Peoria’s RiverFront. Be a Part of Illinois’ largest motorcycle festival as we celebrate the running of the Grand National TT Motorcycle Races. All of Central Illinois welcomes the thousands that hop on their motorcycles and celebrate the Budweiser Grand Nationals Weekend. There is two days of motorcycle activities beginning on Saturday August 22nd with a motorcycle parade for charity ending on the Peoria RiverFront where you find lots of activites from bike shows to concerts...Great Food, too! Performing live in concert...LITTLE RIVER BAND with special guests, ALMOST BROTHERS BAND and more. For further info, visit www.jaytv.com/grandnationals.

Cost: $10 if you ride in the parade and/or enter the gate before 6pm; $15 after 6pm



Beer and Brats 2009
Beer and Brats 2009

The Peoria Art Guild is having a cookout!  On Saturday, August 22, 2009, come join us at the Peoria Art Guild, 203 Harrison Street, from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

You will not want to miss the chance to own a hand-crafted stein made by local artist Jacob Grant.

Groove to the music of Mindy Brown and Friends while enjoying beer and bratwurst at this end-of-the-summer bash!!

You will not want to miss out on this event.  Proceeds provide partial funding for our educational programs.

Ticket prices:
$20 for Members/$30 for Non Members

Your ticket includes food (a brat), drink (a beer) and a one-of-a-kind stein.  Additional steins will be available for purchase!
Tickets and steins are limited; call 309-637-2787 today!
Look for us on Facebook or www.peoriaartguild.org
Emai info@peoriaartguild for more information