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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of August 30, 2015

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Peoria Triathalon
Peoria Triathalon
Erin Feis
Erin Feis

The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis for its 19th year on the RiverFront. 2015 also marks the 36 year anniversary of Erin Feis in Peoria! It’s a safe bet this year’s festival will be a celebration you won’t want to miss! This 3-day event showcases Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Don't miss the talented Irish bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendor marketplace, and much more! So put on your favorite green outfit and head down to the RiverFront – everyone is a little bit Irish! More details to come...   www.erinfeispeoria.com.

Location: Festival Park, Athletic Field, Marshall Plaza

Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-6pm
Admission: $7 before 5PM, $10 after 5PM; Weekend Pass - $15



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



Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival
Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment proudly present the Budweiser Illinois Blues Fest. Two days of Sun-Sational Blues featuring three stages of entertainment - plus musician workshops, Blues Alley featuring arts and merchandise vendors, great food and plenty of ice cold Budweiser. Don't miss this signature Peoria event; considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest. For further ticket and entertainment lineup information, visit www.illinoisbluesfestival.com.

Headliners for the 2015 Blues Fest are Jonny Lang, Taj Mahal and Robert Randolph and the Family Band! Check back for more info soon.

Location: Festival Park and CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing
Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday Noon-11:30pm



CIAO First Friday Artists' Studio Tours
CIAO First Friday Artists' Studio Tours

On the First Friday of every month, from 5pm to 9pm, join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. The tour includes Twelve locations and spans a breadth of artistic media. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of creative and talented artists living and working in Central Illinois. For more information, visit www.ciaopeoria.com



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 Brazilionaires.  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



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

 



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 Illinois Blues Festival
Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment proudly present the Budweiser Illinois Blues Fest. Two days of Sun-Sational Blues featuring three stages of entertainment - plus musician workshops, Blues Alley featuring arts and merchandise vendors, great food and plenty of ice cold Budweiser. Don't miss this signature Peoria event; considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest. For further ticket and entertainment lineup information, visit www.illinoisbluesfestival.com.

Headliners for the 2015 Blues Fest are Jonny Lang, Taj Mahal and Robert Randolph and the Family Band! Check back for more info soon.

Location: Festival Park and CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing
Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday Noon-11:30pm



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