Blues Festival, Jammsammich & Grape Stomp, Troy Hamilton, History Tours & Labor Day Parade

Published: Thu, 09/01/22

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

 
 
Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival on the Peoria Riverfront This Weekend
 
The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival returns to the Peoria Riverfront featuring a world-class line-up of artists from blues, roots, funk, soul and everything in between on Friday & Saturday.
Watch our Entertainment Report about the Blues & Heritage Music Festival!
 
 
 
 
Find Labor Day Fun This Weekend at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
 
Jammsammich will bring its groove-driven funk and R&B, retro 80’s tunes, island jams, and liberal doses of comedy to the Vineyard on Saturday and then on Sunday, channel your inner Lucy and get your "feet wet in the wine" at their Annual Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Troy Hamilton & Friends at the Betty Jayne on Friday
 
Enjoy everyone's favorite rock tunes, plus classic country as well as everything from Garth Brooks, to the Eagles, Billy Joel, Elton John, the Beatles, and more.  Drink specials will be available from the cash bar.
 
 
 
 
Peoria Notable Women and Naughty to Nice History Tours Continue This Weekend
 
On Friday, the Peoria Notable Women Tour will showcase the three women from Peoria who were inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and their impact on our community.  And on Saturday, you'll hear tales of gambling and mobsters plus visit the site of Peoria’s most notorious crime: the Bernie Shelton murder.
Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details
 
 
 

 
Peoria Oktoberfest Coming to the Peoria Riverfront Sept. 16 - 18
 
Featuring German heritage and culture through food, drink, live music and dance, enjoy performances from the Bolzen Beer Band, Die Spitzbuam, Heidelberg Band, The Ratskellar Brummers, Al's Pals and the Lindenhof Echoes (Alpine Horns).  Also enjoy great German food and German and domestic beer. 
 
 
 

 
The Peoria Labor Day Parade & Picnic Returns on Monday
 
After a hiatus for 2 years because of COVID, the Peoria Labor Day Parade and Picnic returns to downtown Peoria on Monday beginning at 10 am.
 
 
 

 
Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos
 
Our current Entertainment Reports feature the Peoria Blues & Music Heritage Festival which is returning after a 2 year hiatus because of COVID this weekend plus the current exhibit at the Riverfront Museum.
 
 
 

 
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.
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
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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