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Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria to Starved Rock Cruise (2 day)
Peoria to Starved Rock Cruise (2 day)
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! Click here for more information www.spiritofpeoria.com ...

Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Taste of Peoria
Taste of Peoria

PACE is pleased to welcome back the Taste of Peoria to the RiverFront! Nearly 40 Peoria area restaurants are expected to take part in 2015 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 2015 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.

Festival Park 4:00pm-11:00pm
 



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen
Live Music at Rhythm Kitchen

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Change Up.  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 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 ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details



An Evening with Brushville
An Evening with Brushville

PEO-TAZ A.B.A.T.E. and Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment present ‘An Evening with Brushville’ on the RiverFront! This group of Central Illinois natives have taken the country scene by storm and are guaranteed to rock you with their high-energy performance and incredible harmonies. Brushville has shared the stage with some of country’s music’s biggest stars: Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry and more!

Brushville blends five extremely talented musicians, with incredible harmonies, an explosive stage show and a fresh, dynamic sound produced by an array of instruments to create an unforgettable experience for the audience. Brushville has been expanding their assault throughout the nation and are on their way to Peoria and the RiverFront this summer!

This isn’t just a band… It’s an experience.
Welcome to BRUSHVILLE.

CEFCU Center Stage at The Landing
Admission: $10
Tickets available at: http://jaytv.com/events/budweiser-grand-nationals-weekend-2/



Moonlight Cruise on Spirit of Peoria
Moonlight Cruise on Spirit of Peoria

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:  Highway 61

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



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

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

Local art, live music and demonstrtions each week!

Open every Saturday morning
May 23 - Sept 26
8 a.m. - Noon
200 Block of Water Street
Directly across from the Peoria Riverfront Museum
More info....

 



Budweiser Grand Nationals
Budweiser Grand Nationals

PEO-TAZ A.B.A.T.E. and Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment presents Peoria's Budweiser Grand Nationals Weekend. Be a part of Illinois' largest motorcycle festival as we celebrate the running of the Grand National TT Motorcycle Races. The day includes loads of activities, including a motorcycle parade, antique & custom bike shows, great vendors, stunt shows, live music by headliner, and more, great food and plenty of ice cold Budweiser. For further details and ticket information, please visit www.grandnationalsweekend.com

Festival Park, 10:00am-11:30pm
Admission - $15 before 4 pm, $20 after 4 pm



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

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.
www.spiritofpeoria.com



Spirit of Peoria Tropical Rock & Roll for Your Soul Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Tropical 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:  Dexter O'Neil and Funk Yard

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