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Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest

The Peoria Park District and the German American Central Society are pleased to welcome back the annual German Festival, Oktoberfest for its 22nd anniversary! 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. For more information, please visitoktoberfestpeoria.com

Friday 5pm-11:30pm; Saturday 11am-11:30pm; Sunday 10:30am-5pm

Admission: TBA
Entertainment Schedule: TBA

More info...



Business Expo
Business Expo

Game on, Peoria!

Join the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Event Sponsor, Jim Maloof/Realtor for the 2017 Business Expo on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 4:00-7:00pm on the suite level at Dozer Park - Home of the Peoria Chiefs. This Business Expo is a great way to interact with our member companies and network with other professionals in the Peoria area.

Please contact Sherneka Cagle, scagle@peoriachamber.org for more details.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/719542224898286/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22page_upcoming_events_card%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A[]%7D]%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D



PEORIA MAYOR\'S LEADERSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST
PEORIA MAYOR\'S LEADERSHIP PRAYER BREAKFAST

The 43rd annual Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast is back at the PCC on Thursday, September 21, 2017 with guest speaker Jason Brown, former St. Louis Rams football player. Breakfast begins at 6:30 am in the ballroom.

 

Former St. Louis Rams player Jason Brown stepped out in faith in 2012 and left the NFLto become a farmer. Jason retired from football and moved back to North Carolina where he purchased a 1,000-acre farm. Since he began farming, his First Fruits Farm has yielded more than 200,000 pounds of produce which has been given to food pantries and churches throughout North Carolina. Thousands of people have volunteered in gleaning and harvest events at his farm.

 

In addition to our guest speaker, there will be great music, food, and fellowship. Please come and bring your friends and coworkers. The cost is $35 a person or tables of 10.   For more information, visit www.peoriamayorprayerevent.com, call 685-1725, or email the committee at peoriaprayerlunch@yahoo.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...



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...



Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

September 23 – September 24

Peoria RiverFront Events / CEFCU Center Stage @ The Landing

200 NE Water St, Peoria, Illinois 61602

Ticket Information: www.peoriaartguild.org

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/172586899955584/



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...



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...