East Peoria Farmer's Market, History Tours, Washington Arts Festival, Za Funk, Jazz Society & Dunlap Days
Published: Thu, 08/18/22
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| East Peoria Farmer's Market on Friday in the Levee District |
| From 4 - 7 pm every Friday through August 26, find unique home decor, treats and other goodies at the East Peoria Farmer's Market. |
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| Grandview Drive & Abe Lincoln History Tours This Weekend |
| Learn why Theodore Roosevelt called Grandview Drive the "world's most beautiful drive" during the Peoria Historical Society's Tour on Friday and then on Saturday, learn about Lincoln’s many visits to Peoria, the Civil War camps that were located here and veterans’ final resting places in Springdale Cemetery. Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details |
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| Washington Arts Festival This Weekend |
| Featuring over 40 juried artists, fine art exhibitors, children's activities, live music, food, and craft beer and wine, the Washington Arts Festival takes over Washington Park on Saturday & Sunday. |
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| Za Funk at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard on Saturday |
| With roots in blues, rock, soul, funk, and gospel, enjoy Za Funk's unique blend of musical genres. You're welcome to bring your own food, just no outside beverages of any kind. Wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea and water, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates will be available. It's suggested to bring lawn chairs. |
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| Ci Jazz Society Welcomes Hard Bop Messengers on Sunday |
| John Covelli and the Hard Bop Messengers bring their classic bop styles of the ‘50s and early ‘60s to the Trailside Event Center with the CI Jazz House band opening. You're welcome to bring your own food and cash bar will be available. |
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| Get Ready for Dunlap Days Next Weekend |
| Featuring live entertainment by JC and The Redemption on Friday night and Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard Band on Saturday night, a carnival with unlimited rides for $25 on Thursday, a petting zoo, a beer garden, and more, don't miss Dunlap Days next weekend. |
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| Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
| Our latest Entertainment Reports feature the Peoria Blues & Music Heritage Festival which is returning after a 2 year hiatus because of COVID on Sept. 2 & 3 plus the current exhibit at the Riverfront Museum. |
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| Check Out This Summer's Festivals & Fairs |
| The 2022 Festivals & Fairs season is winding down, but there are still several great festivals and events still to come in 2022. Find the Peoria area events for your family in our article. |
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| 2022 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
| The Peoria Park District's 2022 summer concert & festival line up for the Peoria Riverfront continues this weekend. Check out our article with dates and details. |
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| Looking for Fun Things to do with Kids This Fall? |
| Check out our latest article with ideas of fun things to do with your family this fall in the Peoria area. |
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Visit the ExplorePeoria.com |
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