The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back the annual Irish Festival, Erin Feis for its 15th year on the RiverFront. 2011 also marks the 31 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! The hours for the festival are as follows:
Fri Aug 26: 4pm - 11pm
Sat Aug 27: noon - 11pm
Sun Aug 28: noon - 6pm (with Celtic Worship Service at 10am)

Admission: $7 before 5pm/ Adult; $9 after 5pm/Adult
Weekend pass $15
Children 12 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult

Click this link for the full entertainment lineup! www.erinfeispeoria.com/entertainment

 

 

Race a duck to end abuse!

www.duckrace.com/peoria

All you can eat wings $10.99, $2 Bud Family Drafts, $2.50 Bud Family Bottles.  Prizes & Specials!  For more information, call 676-5603 or visit www.hooters.com.

Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment proudly presents the Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival. 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. This will be the 23rd anniversary of the Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival; considered one of the top blues festivals in the Midwest. More event details and entertainment lineup coming soon. Times are subject to change. For further information, visit www.illinoisbluesfestival.com.

The 300 Block of Water Street Comes ALIVE Every Friday!
June - September ~~  5 - 10 p.m.

Cool Festival Vendors ~ Great Food ~ Eclectic Live Entertainment!

"Build Your Own" Taco Bar & Margaritas!

Visit www.waterstreetfiesta.com

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features South South Cindy & The Slip-Tones!  For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $7 for members ($10 for nonmembers), $6 for student & senior members ($9 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 and Swing lessons and dancing on the 4th Friday of each month~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

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. Ask about private deck rental at reduced rates—perfect for rehearsal dinners or class reunions!

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com

The RiverFront Market features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers and much more!  Plus local art, live music and demonstrations each week.

Every Saturday morning, June - September, 8 a.m. - noon, in Liberty Park.

Don't miss our Chef Demonstrations the first and 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.  For more information, entertainment schedule and great recipes, click here!

Cruise along the picturesque Illinois River and relive the adventures of Mark Twain as the sounds of the calliope drift through the valley.

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.

For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com