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Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Starved Rock Cruise
Peoria to Starved Rock Spirit of Peoria Cruise This wonderful overnight trip includes two relaxing days of cruising down the river. All-you-can-eat buffet meals—including the chef’s prime rib dinner—are served throughout the day. Entertainment includes live singing, guitar, banjo, and ragtime piano, storytelling, historical information at various spots, wilflife sightings, a tour of Starved Rock, and even a visit from Mark Twain! Lodging provided by the Starved Rock Lodge. Enjoy the slower pace of life on this unique paddleboat! For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Steamboat Festival
Steamboat Festival

Taking place on the Riverfront in downtown Peoria, the 42nd annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Don't miss the return of the All American Lumberjack Show, great regional and local bands, and many other activities and attractions!

To kickoff the festival, the carnival opens on Thursday, June 13.

Check out the Peoria Area Community Events website for more information on this River City classic! Website: http://www.peoriaevents.com/pace-steamboatfestival.shtml



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Steamboat Festival
Steamboat Festival

Taking place on the Riverfront in downtown Peoria, the 42nd annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Don't miss the return of the All American Lumberjack Show, great regional and local bands, and many other activities and attractions!

Check out the Peoria Area Community Events website for more information on this River City classic! Website: http://www.peoriaevents.com/pace-steamboatfestival.shtml



Live at the Five Spot
Live at the Five Spot

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features DC3.  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.



Spirit of Peoria Moonlight Cruise
Spirit of Peoria 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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features:  Change Up

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz



Steamboat Classic
Steamboat Classic

The 40th running of the Steamboat Classic 4 Mile, 15 kilometer and 4 kilometer races will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2013 in downtown Peoria.

Regarded as the „World's Fastest Four Miles“, „Illinois Toughest 15K“ and “Peoria's Easiest 4K”, these running events are open and cater to runners and walkers of all ability levels.
Produced by: Illinois Valley Striders

For more info, visit http://www.steamboatclassic.org/



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, 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 (corner of Liberty and Water Streets).

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!

Thank you to our 2013 sponsors... Midstate College, Methodist, and Hometown Community Banks!

 

 

 



Steamboat Festival
Steamboat Festival

Taking place on the Riverfront in downtown Peoria, the 42nd annual Steamboat Days Festival combines a bigger, better carnival, delicious food and drinks, great musical entertainment and more in a family-friendly atmosphere! Don't miss the return of the All American Lumberjack Show, great regional and local bands, and many other activities and attractions!

To kickoff the festival, the carnival opens on Thursday, June 13.

Check out the Peoria Area Community Events website for more information on this River City classic! Website: http://www.peoriaevents.com/pace-steamboatfestival.shtml



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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

Kids and adults alike will be fascinated by the boat’s tall fluted stacks and gigantic candy-apple red paddlewheel churning through the water. It’s great entertainment for all ages. Trip includes Captain’s Commentary. Gift shop and concessions are available. No reservations required.

These cruises are an hour and a half-long. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com



Topical Rock & Roll for Your Soul Cruise
Topical Rock & Roll for Your Soul Cruise

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
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Tonight Features:  Flying D'Orito Brothers

Enjoy live music every weekend!   For a complete listing, visit www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz