Blues Fest, Popcorn Fest, Filmmakers Fest, Weird Al Yankovic, Grape Stomp & Labor Day Parade and Picnic
Published: Thu, 08/29/19
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The Downtown Thursday
2nd Street Market will take place between Walnut and Chestnut streets in Chillicothe tonight (Thursday) from 5 - 8 pm. Featuring more than 60 vendors, raffle prizes, a scavenger hunt, kids games plus food and entertainment, admission is free. For more information, visit 
The
Peoria Chiefs will take on Beloit tonight (Thursday) and Friday at 6:35 pm each night at Dozer Stadium. Individual tickets are $15 for advance dugout seating, $13 for advance field seating and $9 for lawn seats and are available at the Peoria Chiefs Box Office, by calling 309-680-4008 or online at 
Nahko and Medicine for
the People will perform at Monarch Music Hall (located at 8102 N University St in Peoria) tonight (Thursday) at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 and are available at 
A Sightseeing Cruise
will take place on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 2 - 3:30 pm with an additional cruise on Saturday beginning at 11 am. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for senior citizens, $11 for kids 4-15 and free for ages 3 & under and are available by calling 309-637-8000, at the dock or online at 
Live at the Five Spot with
Feme Fatale will take place at the Contemporary Art Center on Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $8 for members, $12 for non-members, $7 for student & senior members and $11 for student & senior non-members. For more information, call 309-674-6822 or visit 
The 2019 Manito
Popcorn Festival will take place in downtown Manito Friday through Sunday featuring a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, a battle of the bands, a bags tournament, the Popcorn Pageant, a 1 mile fun run plus a 5k run & walk, a craft show, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a disk golf glow tournament, an antique tractor pull, a lip sync contest, live entertainment plus a church service on Sunday morning. For complete details, visit 
The
48-Hour Filmmakers Fest will take place on Friday beginning at 5 pm via the Peoria Riverfront Museum where the theme, a line of dialogue and an object that must be included in each submission will be emailed to all who have registered to participate. The Festival is a competition that gives aspiring filmmakers of all ages the chance to create a 3-5-minute movie in just 48 hours including writing, editing and sound design. Each film must be produced between Friday and Sunday.
Once the films are submitted, they will be viewed by a panel of judges including Academy Award-Winning Director and Peoria native, Aaron Schneider, who will determine the overall winner and runner-up. There is a $10 entry fee and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 309-863-3020 and registration forms are available at 
Enjoy live music with
Black Velvet at the Rhythm Kitchen (located at 305 SW Water Street in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7:30 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 
Jukebox Comedy Club will
present their 18th Annual Comedy Tournament at 7:30 pm & 9:45 pm on Friday and at 8 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $10 for the Friday shows and $12 for the Saturday show and are available by calling 309-673-5853 or online at 
Brick's Night
Out will take place at the Peoria RiverFront Museum (located at 222 Water St in Peoria) on Friday beginning at 7 pm. Featuring an adults only bricks experience and cash bar, tickets are $12 for members and $18 for the public. For tickets and more information, visit 
Enjoy Peoria's evening
skyline with a Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria on Friday from 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring live entertainment and a cash bar, tickets are $23 for adults, $21 for senior citizens 55 and up, and $14 for kids aged 4 - 15 and infants are free. Reservations are not required. For more information, call 309-637-8000 or visit 
Weird Al Yankovic
will perform at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring family-friendly entertainment backed by a full symphony orchestra, tickets are $82 - $239 and are available at the box office or online at 
The Canton
Farmer's Market will take place at Jones Park in downtown Canton on Saturday from 7:30 - 11:30 am. Featuring locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, jams and more plus live music, food demonstrations and free kids activities, admission is free. Hosted by Canton Main Street, for more information, visit 
The RiverFront Market
will take place on the Peoria Riverfront every Saturday morning through September 28 from 8 am - Noon (located in the 200 Block of Water Street directly across from the Riverfront Museum) featuring local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, plus local art, live music, and demonstrations each week. For more information, visit 
The
Tianguis Mexican Outdoor Market will take place at the Casa de Arte (located at 306 Pecan in Peoria) on Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm. Enjoy music, food and vendors every Saturday through September. For more information, visit 
Sculpture Walk
Peoria offers free docent led tours of the 9 sculptures that are on display for 12 months on Washington Street between State and Fulton every Saturday through October 26. The tours will begin at the Peoria Riverfront Museum lobby beginning at 10 am and Noon. No reservations are necessary. For more information, visit 
Jammsammich
will perform at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Rt 9 in Mackinaw) on Saturday beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults and free for ages under 12. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy lawn seating or call to reserve deck seating for an additional $5 per person. You may bring your own foods just no beverages of any kind. Wine tasting and wine, beer, sodas, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates will be available for sale. For more information, visit 
The Deep Space
Planetarium Concert Series will take place in the Riverfront Museum's Dome Planetarium on Saturday beginning at 8 pm. Featuring Pacific Garden, an experimental psychedelic rock band out of Aurora, tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for members and are available at 
The Annual Grape Stomp
and Harvest Festival will take place at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 State Route 9 in Mackinaw) on Sunday from Noon - 6 pm. Featuring wine tasting all day, food and live music from The Shake plus a "Lucy" Look-a-Like contest and face painting, admission is $5 per person or free for ages under 12. For more information, visit 
The 2019 Labor Day
Parade with over 100 entries of various trade unions will take place on Monday beginning at 10 am starting at the Fire Station on Monroe Street ending at the Peoria County Courthouse. The Picnic will take place following the parade until 2 pm at Riverfront Festival Park next to the Gateway Building. Admission is free. Food will be available for purchase. For more information visit 
The IVY Club
Invitational Cardboard Boat Race (located at 5102 N Galena Rd, Peoria Heights) will take place on Monday with a boat presentation and display beginning at noon and racing beginning at 2 pm. Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Central Illinois Chapter, there will be prizes for racing plus sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost to register a boat is $50. For more information, call 309-682-5419 or visit 
Stewart's Goose
will perform at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard (located at 33633 IL-9 in Mackinaw) on Monday from 1 - 4 pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit 