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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

Week of August 27, 2017

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Peoria Irish Fest- Erin Feis
Peoria Irish Fest- 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 20th year on the RiverFront. 2017 also marks the 38 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! For more information visit:www.erinfeispeoria.com 

Time: 
Friday 4pm-11:30pm
Saturday 11:30am-11:30pm
Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm

Admission:
FRIDAY 4-5pm: FREE ADMISSION
$8 before 5PM, $10 after 5PM; Weekend Pass - $15

More info...



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



Brown Bag-It
Brown Bag-It

Free entertainment by various local groups during the lunch hour at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

For all ages

Every Monday and Wednesday- June through August



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Kane County

www.peoriachiefs.com



Brown Bag-It
Brown Bag-It

Free entertainment by various local groups during the lunch hour at the Peoria County Courthouse Plaza

For all ages

Every Monday and Wednesday- June through August



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...



First Friday Artists' Studio Tours
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.peoriafirstfriday.com



Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival

The 29th Annual Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
September 1st and 2nd, 2017
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park
Tickets availalbe at www.PBHFest.com/tickets

The Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival has been a staple End-of-Summer event at Peoria’s beautiful riverfront festival park. Now in its 29th year, festival-goers will bask in the glow of the sun on the beautiful downtown peoria riverfront while they enjoy a world-class line-up of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul and everything in between. Help us bring downtown to life as the event stretches off the waterfront into bars, venue and businesses through after hours events, late night club shows and much more!
peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com
 



Peoria Chiefs Baseball
Peoria Chiefs Baseball

Peoria Chiefs vs Quad Cities

www.peoriachiefs.com



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. Dinner is not served, but concessions are 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



RiverFront Market
RiverFront Market

Featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, fresh flowers and more!
Local art, live music and demonstrations each week.
Open every Saturday morning, May 20 - September 30
8 am - Noon in the 200 Block of Water Street

More info...



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an hour and a quarter-long and run 2 to 5 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River.

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...



Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival

The 29th Annual Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
September 1st and 2nd, 2017
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park
Tickets availalbe at www.PBHFest.com/tickets

The Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival has been a staple End-of-Summer event at Peoria’s beautiful riverfront festival park. Now in its 29th year, festival-goers will bask in the glow of the sun on the beautiful downtown peoria riverfront while they enjoy a world-class line-up of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul and everything in between. Help us bring downtown to life as the event stretches off the waterfront into bars, venue and businesses through after hours events, late night club shows and much more!
peoriabluesandheritagefestival.com
 



Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise
Spirit of Peoria Sightseeing Cruise

These cruises are an 1.5 hours-long and run 2 to 6 times a week. They begin and end at the riverfront dock in downtown Peoria, with the Spirit cruising up and down the Illinois River. 

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.

www.spiritofpeoria.com



Peoria History Tour
Peoria History Tour

Thursday, June 02, 2016 11:00 AM to Saturday, October 28, 2017

Take a ride through Peoria's past with our certified guides. Tours begin on June 2nd and run through October 28th on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and also at 1:30 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are $15 and last approximately 1-1/2 hours long. This years tours are River City, Roll Out the Barrel, Naughty to Nice, Grandview Drive and Springdale Cemetery, Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Haunted Peoria and new this year is Monuments and Landmarks. 

More info...