Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

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. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.

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

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

Sit back and relax while we gently paddle our way along the scenic Illinois River Valley. Enjoy the wonder of natural beauty and history on this unique mode of transportation.  Overnight Trip to Starved Rock State Park, August 9 - 10. For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

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. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.

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

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

 

We are pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part in 2010 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. Come Enjoy the 2010 Taste Of Peoria for great food and live entertainment! Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of the entertainment lineup. For more information visit www.peoriaevents.com/pace-tasteofpeoria.shtml.

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

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. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.

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

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

www.waterstreetfiesta.com.

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2010.

The first day (8/13) of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers including United Pentecostal, Galilee Choir, Ward Chapel, St. Paul, New Hope, Integrity, DA Vision, and The Soul Fest Community Choir. Headliners are DeWayne Woods and Wess Morgan! Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the... RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more. Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the gate only (no pre-sale for Fri).

Day two (8/14) will feature more local talent on stage including The Soul Fest Community Band playing with audition winners Deja Jones, Richard Jackson, & Kendall Anders, plus, DreRob & The Fellas, Brisk and Johnel Henderson. We are pleased to announce that the 2010 headlining act is award winning group, En Vogue! Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 from etix.com, and at all local Co-Op Records locations as well at The Riverfront Visitor Center on Water Street. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $20 on the night of the show.

 

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Rob Williams & the Soggy Bottom Blues Band!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot Followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

Carriage rides in Downtown Peoria by Carriage Classic every Friday and Saturday evening through October.

For more information, call 579-2833.

Moonlight Cruise

Enjoy Peoria’s evening skyline by the light of the moon. Live entertainment is included with your ticket for this 2 hour cruise. A cash bar is available. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions!

Click here for more information

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!

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

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. Gift shop and concessions are available! Tickets may be purchased at the dock one-hour prior to cruise up to departure time, or may be purchased in advance at the Riverfront Visitor’s Center located next to our dock. Group discounts are available.

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

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

 

One of the Peoria Park Districts signature events returns to the RiverFront in 2010.

The first day (8/13) of the River City Soul Fest celebrates Gospel music with a variety of local choirs and performers including United Pentecostal, Galilee Choir, Ward Chapel, St. Paul, New Hope, Integrity, DA Vision, and The Soul Fest Community Choir. Headliners are DeWayne Woods and Wess Morgan! Dont miss the soulful sounds of Gospel on the... RiverFront, as well as merchants, food, and more. Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the gate only (no pre-sale for Fri).

Day two (8/14) will feature more local talent on stage including The Soul Fest Community Band playing with audition winners Deja Jones, Richard Jackson, & Kendall Anders, plus, DreRob & The Fellas, Brisk and Johnel Henderson. We are pleased to announce that the 2010 headlining act is award winning group, En Vogue! Gates open at 5:30pm, entertainment begins at 6pm. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 from etix.com, and at all local Co-Op Records locations as well at The Riverfront Visitor Center on Water Street. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gates for $20 on the night of the show.

 

 

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 cruises, as only advance paid reservations have guaranteed seating!

Tropical Rock and Roll for Your Soul & Jimmy Buffet Night:
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.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

Carriage rides in Downtown Peoria by Carriage Classic every Friday and Saturday evening through October.

For more information, call 579-2833.