HOI Fair, Shakespeare, History Tours, EP Farmer's Market, Greg Batton & Sushi Roll
Published: Thu, 07/21/22
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The Heart of Illinois Fair Continues Through Saturday |
New attractions for 2022 include the Rock N Circus and Aussie Kingdom plus the Show-Me Pig Races plus annual favorites truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, carnival rides, food and more. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Heart of Illinois Fair Read our article about the Heart of Illinois Fair |
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The Illinois Shakespeare Festival Continues This Weekend |
The Festival Continues with Much Ado About Nothing tonight (Thursday), Saturday & Sunday and King Lear on Friday with more performances of the two shows running through August 5 at Ewing Theatre in Bloomington. Check out our Entertainment Report about the Illinois Shakespeare Festival |
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Peoria Historical Tours Continue This Weekend |
On Friday, the Springdale Cemetery Tour will take you through the oldest chartered cemetery in Illinois as you hear the stories of famous Peorians who are buried there. And on Saturday, tour the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and the Warehouse District to learn more about distilling in Peoria which was once the Whiskey Capital of the World. Read our article about the 2022 Peoria History Tours for more details |
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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 fruits, vegetables, home decor and other goodies at the East Peoria Farmer's Market. |
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Greg Batton at the Broadway Lounge on Friday |
WMBD-AM Radio personality and stand-up comedian, Greg Batton, will have the audience choose which 20 boxes of his collection of mementoes to un-box and tell the story of where he acquired the items and what they mean to him. |
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Sushi Roll on Saturday at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard |
Enjoy the band from Chicago with their unique twist on your favorite artists' hits. Bring lawn chairs along with your own foods, however, no outside beverages of any kind. There will be wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea and water, Ropp Jersey cheese & crackers, and Chocolatier chocolates available for sale. |
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Check Out Our Entertainment Report Videos |
Check out our latest Entertainment Reports featuring the current exhibit at the Riverfront Museum, the Heart of Illinois Fair, the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and the Barn III Dinner Theatre's production of Everybody Loves Opal. |
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Check Out This Summer's Festivals & Fairs |
The 2022 Festivals & Fairs season is officially in full swing. To help you plan which Peoria area events your family will attend this summer season, check out 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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