CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Blues and Heritage Music Festival- 05:00PM to 11:59PM
Peoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalJay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and the Illinois Blues Coalition present:
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The 33rd Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
September 1st and 2nd, 2023
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL
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Blues and Heritage Music Festival- All Day
Peoria Blues & Heritage Music FestivalJay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and the Illinois Blues Coalition present:
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The 33rd Annual Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival
September 1st and 2nd, 2023
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park, Peoria, IL
Tickets and Info available at www.PBHFest.comRiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
Peoria's biggest and best farmers market! Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods! Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!
...Warehouse Renaissance Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Warehouse Renaissance Bus TourOnce a dusty collection of aging warehouses, the Warehouse District is now changing rapidly. New residential units, restaurants and retail make this area vibrant. The early history of the area and the factors that led to new development will be shared.
...Lincoln, the Civil War, and Abolition Bus Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Lincoln, the Civil War, and the Abolition Bus TourLearn about Lincoln's many visits to Peoria, the Civil War camps located here and the veterans' final resting places in Springdale Cemetery. Learn about abolition and view the GAR Hall, built in 1909.
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Grandview Drive Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Grandview Drive Bus TourThis tour will focus on the history of the beautiful and gracious homes of Grandview Drive. In addition, we will look at some of the LeTourneau all-steel homes located in Peoria Heights. The history of transportation industries and the former Pabst Brewery in this small community are also addressed.
...Pinball Tournament at Gone Social- 06:00PM to 09:00PM
Pinball Tournament at Gone Social5 round tournament with 2 round finals for top 8 players
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Warmups / registration begins at 5:00
Tournament starts @ 6 pm
$10 entry + $5 coin drop, games on freeplay, extra balls shut off
5 rounds + 2 round finals for top 8 player after qualifying
All finalists are paid from the purse, and there are drawings and giveaways throughout the night for all players!
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
Peoria's biggest and best farmers market! Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods! Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!
...West Peoria and the Uplands Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
West Peoria and the Uplands Bus TourView the oldest planned neighborhood in Peoria and learn more about West Bluff cemeteries, the Western Avenue Greenway Project and the proud residents of this area.
...Big Picture Peoria Street Festival- 10:00AM to 04:00PM
Big Picture Peoria Street FestivalBig Picture Peoria’s Street Festival is on once again in 2023! And we offer a very special THANK YOU to The Community Foundation of Central Illinois for awarding our event the Arts Mean Business Grant! Through their generous support, we are able to bring this event back to our community and make it better than ever!
...Naughty to Nice Historical Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Naughty to Nice Historical Tour
...West Peoria and the Uplands Bus Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
West Peoria and the Uplands Bus TourView the oldest planned neighborhood in Peoria and learn more about West Bluff cemeteries, the Western Avenue Greenway Project and the proud residents of this area.
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Oktoberfest- All Day
OktoberfestSave the date for the 2023 Oktoberfest: September 15-17
...Roots of the River City Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Roots of the River City Bus TourThe Native Americans, the French, the whiskey and earthmoving capital of the world and the grand mansions – the River City Tour has it all. You will view the stately homes along High Street, Moss Avenue, Glen Oak, and Grandview Drive. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Illinois River during this tour.
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Oktoberfest- All Day
OktoberfestSave the date for the 2023 Oktoberfest: September 15-17
...RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
Peoria's biggest and best farmers market! Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods! Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!
...Roll Out the Barrel Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Roll Out the Barrel Bus TourPeoria once featured a riverfront lined with breweries and distilleries. Taxes collected ranked it as the Whiskey Capital of the World.
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From 1850 to Prohibition, the volume of whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in Peoria led to great fortunes being made and to the birth of equally prosperous secondary industries. Discover why Peoria was the perfect place for all of these industries to be developed.Notable Peoria Women Bus Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Notable Peoria Women Bus TourPeoria has a rich history of fascinating women who have made their mark on the city and the world. You will learn about three Peoria women inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, as well as discovering other women who impacted education, business, medicine, and the lives of those less fortunate.
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Oktoberfest- All Day
OktoberfestSave the date for the 2023 Oktoberfest: September 15-17
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WATL Fall Axe Throwing League- 06:30PM to 08:00PM
2023 FALL LEAGUE
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Wednesdays starting Sept 20th – Nov 8th (see times below by discipline) -
Warehouse Renaissance Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Warehouse Renaissance Bus TourOnce a dusty collection of aging warehouses, the Warehouse District is now changing rapidly. New residential units, restaurants and retail make this area vibrant. The early history of the area and the factors that led to new development will be shared.
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
Peoria's biggest and best farmers market! Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods! Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!
...Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair- 10:00AM to 04:00PM
It's our 61st year of bringing original art to central Illinois and we want you to be a part of the celebration! As one of the oldest art organizations in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized.
...Roots of the River City Bus Tour- 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Roots of the River City Bus TourThe Native Americans, the French, the whiskey and earthmoving capital of the world and the grand mansions – the River City Tour has it all. You will view the stately homes along High Street, Moss Avenue, Glen Oak, and Grandview Drive. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Illinois River during this tour.
...Grandview Drive Bus Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Grandview Drive Bus TourThis tour will focus on the history of the beautiful and gracious homes of Grandview Drive. In addition, we will look at some of the LeTourneau all-steel homes located in Peoria Heights. The history of transportation industries and the former Pabst Brewery in this small community are also addressed.
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Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair- 10:00AM to 04:00PM
It's our 61st year of bringing original art to central Illinois and we want you to be a part of the celebration! As one of the oldest art organizations in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized.
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RiverFront Market- 08:00AM to 12:00PM
Peoria's biggest and best farmers market! Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods! Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!
...Naughty to Nice Historical Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Naughty to Nice Historical Tour
...Lincoln, the Civil War, and Abolition Bus Tour- 12:30PM to 02:30PM
Lincoln, the Civil War, and the Abolition Bus TourLearn about Lincoln's many visits to Peoria, the Civil War camps located here and the veterans' final resting places in Springdale Cemetery. Learn about abolition and view the GAR Hall, built in 1909.
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