History buffs have a chance to get up close and personal with some living history. Replicas of Christopher Columbus’s ships the “Nina” and the “Pinta” will be sailing into port on the Peoria Riverfront September 12th through the 22nd.   Both ships tour as part of a “sailing museum” to educate the public and school children about the type of ship Columbus used, the “caravel”.   The “Nina” was built entirely by hand without use of power tools and is considered the most historically accurate replica ever built. The ...

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The Peoria Park District and the German American Central Society are pleased to welcome back the annual German Festival, Oktoberfest for its 19th anniversary, taking place September 19-21!

This 3-day event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Don't 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.

Admission: $7 before 5pm, $10 after 5pm
Friday:  5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday:  11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday:  10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.peoriagermans.com. 

Head on down to the RiverFront for the Oktoberfest Das Bier Run on Sunday, September 21! Registering for this 5k race will get you admission to Oktoberfest for Sunday and a commemorative stein!

Grab some friends, run your race and enjoy a nice cold beer and a brat to reward yourself! We'll see you on the RiverFront!

For more information, please visit: www.peoriagermans.com

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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!

Tickets available at the dock. No reservations required.

www.spiritofpeoria.com

Fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, fresh flowers
and more!

Local art, live music and demonstrtions each week!

Open every Saturday morning
June - September
8 a.m. - Noon
200 Block of Water Street
Directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum
More info....

 

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 September 27th and 28th!

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!

Saturday & Sunday:  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Visit www.peoriaartguild.com for more information. 

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, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.