Roll Out the Barrel, Decade of Decadence, Good Neighbor Days & Sommerfest
Published: Thu, 06/01/23
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The Peoria Historical Society Bus Tours Start on Saturday for the Season |
Experience Peoria’s history as Whiskey Capital of the World with the Society's Roll Out the Barrel Tour. You’ll be taken through the earliest sections of downtown Peoria and into the Warehouse District where you’ll discover fascinating facts about distilling in Peoria. |
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Opening Night of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard's Summer Concert Series is Saturday |
80’s Hair Night will take you back to the big hair metal glory days with 80’s rock music performed by Decade of Decadence. Bring lawn chairs along with your own food, just no outside beverages of any kind. Wine, beer, sodas, bottled tea, water, pizzas, cheese & crackers, and chocolates will be available to purchase. |
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Washington Good Neighbor Days Continues This Weekend |
Featuring carnival rides, food, a beer garden, a 5k and Kids Run, kids activities, fireworks plus live music, Good Neighbor Days is back for 2023. |
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Sommerfest Starts the Summer at Hickory Grove Park on Saturday |
Featuring German food, soccer, a German car and bike cruis’n, arts and crafts plus live entertainment by local German entertainers, German beer and wine plus other beverages will be available along with complete dinners including pork schnitzel, bratwurst, Heidelburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and dessert. |
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The Westminster Presbyterian Church Summer Choir Camp is June 26 - 30 |
The Annual Camp will be conducted by Sharon Samuels Reed. Designed for students in grades 2 – 6, there will also be visual arts instruction by a local painter and sculptor plus a daily snack pack sent home with each camper. |
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Fairs & Festivals for 2023 |
Check out our latest article with annual family events for the 2023 summer season. From area festivals and fairs, we've got you covered. |
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2023 Summer Concerts & Festivals on the Peoria Riverfront |
Summer's here! Check out our new article with a listing of concerts and Peoria riverfront this summer. |
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A Guide to Peoria Museums |
Exploring Peoria's museums is an excellent way to spend a day. Educational and entertaining, Peoria offers something for everyone when it comes to arts, history, science, and technology. Check out our latest article about the museums in the Peoria area. |
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Peoria Area Theatre: From Vaudeville to Modern Area Community Theatres |
You probably know that the well-known reference to "Will it Play in Peoria?" refers to Peoria's important role in the Vaudeville circuit in the early 1900s, but what was the impact of that era on the local theatre scene in Peoria today? |
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Looking for Ideas for a Date Night in the Peoria Area? |
Need inspiration for a fun date night in the Peoria area? Check out our article with 10 great ideas. |
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