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On the third Sunday in August each year, the Eastside Centre - East Peoria, IL
cities of Henry, Lacon, and Chillicothe and their CFPA’s largest fundraiser raising funds to help all
Chambers of Commerce hold the H-L-C Canoe people live free from violence and abuse. More
and Kayak Jaunt from Henry, through Lacon, to than 30,000 rubber ducks will race down a giant
Chillicothe. Canoers and Kayakers begin the day water slide in East Peoria and the first 30 ducks
with a light breakfast in Henry, and then launch to cross the finish line win a prize for their owner.
their vessels around 8 AM. A leisurely paddle to Prizes range from a cash grand prize, to over-
Lacon and the paddlers stop for lunch. Launch night hotels stays, travel packages, fine jewelry,
again and leisurely head to Chillicothe where the gift cards, furniture, and more!
participants have dinner. A prize drawing is held
with a kayak given away to a lucky participant Aug 24-26 Aug 31 - Sep 1
along with other prizes. Peoria Irish Fest Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival
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Canoe/Kayak Jaunt The Peoria Park District and the St. Patrick The Peoria Blues & Heritage Music Festival,
Society of Peoria are pleased to welcome back formerly known as The Illinois Blues Festival, has
Aug 18-19 the annual Irish Festival, Peoria Irish Fest for its been a staple End of Summer event at Peoria’s
Bradley University Move-in Weekend 22nd year on the RiverFront. 2018 also marks the beautiful Riverfront Festival Park for 29 years.
Bradley University - Peoria, IL 39 year anniversary of Erin Feis in Peoria! It’s a Now in it’s 30th year, Festival goers will enjoy
Our 5,400 students move in for the academic safe bet this year’s festival will be a a world class lineup of artists from blues, roots,
year during this weekend, bringing Bradley’s celebration you won’t want to miss! This 3-day funk, soul and everything in between. Help us
West Bluff neighborhoods and Main Street busi- event showcases Irish heritage through song, bring downtown to life as the event stretches off
nesses to life! dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much the waterfront into bars, venues and businesses
more. Don’t miss the talented Irish bands and through after hours events, late night club shows
musicians on multiple stages, vendor market- and much more!
place, and much more! So put on your favorite
green outfit and head down to the RiverFront –
everyone is a little bit Irish!

Aug 25-26
Gems of the Prairie Annual Quilt Show
Life Together Center - Peoria, IL
350+ Quilts, 20+ Vendors, Technique & Tool
Demonstrations, Hands-On Quilt Making Class-
room, Raffle, Boutique, Lunch & Snacks on site.

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SEPTEMBER 2018 Havana Oktoberfest Sep 11
Patriot Day Charity Dinner Cruise
Sep 2 Sep 7-9 Spirit of Peoria - Peoria, IL
Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival Havana’s 45th Annual Oktoberfest Our 4th Annual Patriot Day Dinner cruise helps
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard - Mackinaw, IL Downtown Havana - Havana, IL raise money for Greater Peoria Honor Flight. Hot
“Get in Touch with your Inner Lucy” at the Join us for a weekend filled with festivities, fun, dinner buffet and live entertainment
Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival. The and food! Carnival rides, food vendors, craft/ Sep 12-15
grape stomp is for those who have the desire to goods vendors, cakewalk, and music all week- 52nd Annual Morton Pumpkin Festival
emulate Lucy and get their “feet” wet in the wine. end. Morton, IL - Morton, IL
Large vats are setup and competitions purely for Held in the Pumpkin Capital of the World, Morton,
fun throughout the day! Sep 7-16 Illinois, the Pumpkin Festival celebrates the
Peoria Players Theatre Presents “The beginning of the pumpkin canning season and
Grape Stomp Wizard of Oz” draws over 70,000 guests for pumpkin foods,
Sep 6-9 Peoria Players Theatre - Peoria, IL carnival rides, parades, live entertainment, a 10K
Pekin Marigold Festival race, and over 30 events, venues and activities!
Mineral Springs Park - Pekin, IL Sep 8
Great family fun - always the weekend after Meet Your Heroes Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade
Labor Day! Carnival, parade, Art in the Park, Metamora Square - Metamora, IL
food, entertainment, kids area and so much Hosted by the Metamora Area Business Associa-
more! tion and the Volunteer Metamora Fire Depart-
ment. A full day of family fun: Grilled pork chop
sandwiches, hose-fight competitions, inflatable
slides for kids, live music, a raffle with a $1000
prize, and more! All proceeds benefit the Meta-
mora Fire Department.

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Sep 12-15 Sep 15 Sep 24-29
Canton Friendship Festival Tailgate N’ Tallboys Bradley University Homecoming
Friendship Festival Grounds - Canton, IL Peoria RiverFront - Peoria, IL Weekend
A tradition for more that 50 years, Canton’s To be announced Bradley University - Peoria, IL
annual Friendship Festival is four days packed Bradley welcomes hundreds of alumni back to
with family fun, including a parade, carnival rides, Sep 20 their West Bluff campus for a week filled with
contests, and, of course, great food and music Farm to Table Fundraiser for American events, including a home soccer game at Shea
from September 12-15.The highlight of Canton’s Cancer Society Stadium!
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at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15. The This annual event invites you to come together Sep 28-30
streets are lined with spectators who enjoy the on a course towards a cure for cancer. Fine Art Fair
floats, bands, vintage cars and more as they wind Peoria RiverFront - Peoria, IL
their way through downtown Canton and out to Peoria Oktoberfest Experience art from 150 juried fine artists on
the Festival grounds. Come early to get the best Peoria’s riverfront. Participate in the interactive
seat, and bring a handy bag for your kids to Sep 21-23 community mural and other demonstrations. The
collect candy that is tossed from floats and cars! Peoria Oktoberfest little ones can create "make and take" projects.
Peoria RiverFront - Peoria, IL Food, beer and wine stations available.
Sep 15 The Peoria Park District and the German
Food Truck Frenzy American Central Society are pleased to Fine Art Fair
Heritage Square - Peoria Heights, IL welcome back the annual German Festival,
Try some of the best meals on wheels in Central Oktoberfest for its 23rd anniversary! This 3-day Sep 29
Illinois! Sample delicious dishes from some of the event showcases German heritage through song, Taste of Canton
best food trucks in the Midwest. Live music will dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much Big Creek Park - Canton, IL
fill the square and Pour Bros Craft Taproom will more. Don’t miss the talented German bands The Taste of Canton will offer a variety of food
keep your glass full! and musicians on multiple stages, vendors, and tastings from our local eateries, beer and wine
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OCTOBER 2018 Oct 6 Oct 7
Pumpkin Workshop JDRF One Walk
Oct 1-31 Wheel Art Pottery Studios - Peoria, IL Levee District - East Peoria, IL
Pink Pumpkin Breast Cancer We provide a hand thrown pumpkin and you When you participate in your local JDRF One
Awareness Month carve your very own Jack O'Lantern! Carve a Walk, the money you raise supports life–chang-
Ackerman Family Farms - Morton, IL face on your pumpkin or any other fun design! ing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone
Help us support Breast Cancer Awareness Month Take off the top and discover a candy surprise impacted by type 1 diabetes.
by purchasing a Pink Pumpkin. Proceeds from inside your pumpkin! Fun for all ages!
the sale of these pumpkins help fund research Oct 12
and breast cancer awareness. Oct 6-7 Keith Urban - Graffiti U World Tour
Whiskeydaddle Races Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL
Oct 2-13 Downtown Peoria - Peoria, IL At a surprise pop-up show January 17th in
Disney's THE LION KING Whiskeydaddle is your premiere Midwest racing Nashville, Grammy Award winner Keith Urban
Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL event. From a Boston-qualifying marathon to announced his “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR
Part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway Series. a downtown flat and fast 5k, there is a race 2018” with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Winner of six Tony Awards, this show has distance for everyone!
become one of the most breathtaking and Oct 13
beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Spoon River Drive Big Picture Festival
Catch one of the 15 performances. Warehouse DIstrict - Peoria, IL
Oct 6-7, 13-14 Big Picture Festival in Peoria’s Historic Ware-
Oct 5-14 Spoon River Drive house District is about Big Art—1000 sq feet
Peoria Players Theatre Presents “Steel Fulton County, IL of live mural painting, interactive public art
Magnolias” Celebrate art, history and culture at the Spoon installations, live and DJ music, performances,
Peoria Players Theatre - Peoria, IL River Drive - the first two weekends of each street artists, inflatable sculptures, film festival,
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Oct 13 - Nov 2 NOVEMBER 2018 Nov 22
Plants & Animals: Barb & Ken Hoffman Chocolate Turkey 3 Miler
Peoria Art Guild - Peoria, IL Nov 9-18 Running Central - Peoria, IL
Popular local artists Barb & Ken Hoffman exhibit Peoria Players Theatre Presents “Elf Kick off your Thanksgiving with a 3 Mile race and
their most recent work. the Musical” some tasty CHOCOLATE! That’s right, the Choc-
Peoria Players Theatre - Peoria, IL olate Turkey 3 Miler is on Thanksgiving Day and
Oct 14 all race participants will get a chocolate turkey,
Wheels O’ Time 7th Annual Fall Festival Festival of Lights Parade limited edition race shirt, and best of all – some
Wheels O’ Time Museum - Dunlap, IL chocolate goodies after the race!
Enjoy music, a blacksmithing demonstration, an- Nov 17
tique fire trucks, ambulance tours, model steam Festival of Lights Parade Nov 23
engines, plus interactive exhibits in the museum! East Peoria - East Peoria, IL 131st Annual Santa Claus Parade
The parade kicks off the Festival of Lights and Downtown Peoria - Peoria, IL
Oct 19-28 the holiday season. Approximately 30 floats The annual Santa Clause Parade – the longest
Wildlife Scary Park created entirely of LED lights will illuminate the running holiday parade in the country - returns
Wildlife Prairie Park - Hanna City, IL streets of East Peoria along a 3-mile parade to Downtown Peoria November 23rd. Please join
A Peoria area tradition during the season of route. the city in this great tradition as the parade takes
fright, Wildlife Scary Park offers a kid-friendly a magical journey through the downtown streets
Halloween experience. This family event offers Nov 22 - Dec 31 of Peoria.
trick-or-treating, hayrack rides, haunted train FOLEPI’s Winter Wonderland
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Nov 23 Nov 24-25
Yule Like Peoria Kristkindlmarkt
Downtown Peoria - Peoria, IL The Lindenhof - Peoria, IL
Commercial buildings in downtown Peoria host Traditional German/European Christmas Market
various forms of entertainment. Refreshments featuring the Kristkindl. Browse 30 fine art and
will be provided in some buildings, an ice carving craft vendors. Enjoy German Christmas entertain-
contest will be held at the Peoria Courthouse ment, Glühwein and German food!
Plaza, costumed characters will be walking
around, and people can decorate the street lights Nov 27-28 Christmas on Court
throughout downtown. Admission is free. STOMP
Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL Nov 30
Nov 24 Part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway Series. Christmas on Court
Hometown Christmas This international percussion sensation has Court Street - Pekin, IL
Courthouse Square - Havana, IL garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and Visit Santa, take a horse drawn carriage ride
Join the city of Havana as they welcome the has appeared on numerous national television down Court and check out all of the great shops
holiday season at the annual Hometown Christ- shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything that line the street. Each will feature activities,
mas event. This is an event for the entire family. but conventional percussion instruments – match- snacks and sales!
The day begins at the Havana Park District Gym boxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans,
with the Winter Carnival at 1:30. Local agencies Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with DECEMBER 2018
and businesses provide entertaining games and magnificent rhythms.
activities for kids. After the carnival, head down Dec 2
to the courthouse square for the parade at 4:00. STOMP A Village Christmas
After the parade, the courthouse lawn becomes Metamora Square - Metamora, IL
illuminated and children are able to visit with Kick off the Christmas season and step back in
Santa and Mrs. Claus. A horse drawn wagon ride time the first Sunday in December as local busi-
is available around the square as well. Enjoy nesses on the town square invite the community
dinner downtown and then make your way to through their doors for an afternoon of free crafts,
the Lawford Theatre for a holiday themed movie. drinks and treats for kids and adults, and take
There are no fees for any of the events (carnival, pictures with Santa.
parade, wagon ride and movie).

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Dec 3 Dec 8-9 APRIL 2019
Holiday Luncheon Kristkindlmarkt
Peoria Riverfront Museum - Peoria, IL The Lindenhof - Peoria, IL RENT
Take a break and enjoy a fabulous lunch, raffle, Traditional German/European Christmas Market
silent auction and shopping in the Museum Store featuring the Kristkindl. Browse 30 fine art and
to kick off the holidays while supporting Museum craft vendors. Enjoy German Christmas
programming. entertainment, Glühwein and German food!

Dec 7-9 FEBRUARY 2019 Apr 24-25
Santa’s Wildlife Express RENT
Wildlife Prairie Park - Hanna City, IL Feb 2 Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL
Write a letter to Santa, ride the train through the FINDING NEVERLAND Part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway Series.
Enchanted Forest, decorate cookies, learn about Peoria Civic Center - Peoria, IL RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives
birds of prey, pet our skunks Tink and Tank, make Part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway Series. of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams
holiday gifts to take home, play games and more FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story without selling out. With its inspiring message
at Santa’s Wildlife Express! behind one of the world’s most beloved charac- of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless
ters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us
Santa Cause 5K to find inspiration until he meets four young to measure our lives with the only thing that truly
brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. matters—love.
Dec 8 Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe
Santa Cause 5k adventures, he sets out to write a play that will
Peoria, IL astound London theatergoers.
Join us for Peoria’s most festive 5k! Each
registrant recieves a 5 piece Santa suit to don as
they run the course in search of milk and cookies!
You won’t want to miss this fun, family friendly 5k!

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1100 Bass Pro Drive | East Peoria, Illinois 61611 | 309.694.9800

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Wine Country in
Your Own Backyard!

20+ Wines for Tasting

Concerts in the Vineyard
Saturdays at 7pm, June through September

Three Annual Festivals
Murder Mysterys

Trivia Game Nights

Schedule your Wedding & Reception,
Party, Event or a Tour & Tasting

www.MackinawValleyVineyard.com

1-309-359-9463

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ACCOMODATIONS MORTON WHERE TO STAY

Guest Meeting Business Airport Pet Fitness Free
Rooms Space Center Shuttle Friendly Center Pool Restaurant Lounge Breakfast

AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 57
150 W. Ashland St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-9933

BAYMONT INN & SUITES 47
210 E. Ashland St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-8888

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 67
& SUITES 96
140 E. Ashland St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-4400

PARK INN BY RADISSON
201 E. Ashland St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-5116

QUALITY INN 48
115 E. Ashland St.
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 266-8310

PEKIN

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 68
3615 Kelly Ave. 119
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 353-3305
MOTEL 6 / STUDIO 6
2801 Court St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-5533

WASHINGTON

SUPER 8 48
1884 Washington Rd.
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-8881

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WHERE TO STAY A C C O M O D AT I O N S CANTON

Guest Meeting Business Airport Pet Fitness Free
Rooms Space Center Shuttle Friendly Center Pool Restaurant Lounge Breakfast

CANTON HARVESTER INN 32
150 Main St.
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 357-5820

MOSSVILLE

OLD CHURCH HOUSE INN 1
1416 E. Mossville Rd.
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2300

HANNA CITY

WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK 14
3826 N. Taylor Rd.
Hanna City, IL 61536
(309) 676-0998

OTHER ACCOMODATIONS

PEORIA COUNTY Crest View Motel Whiteside Motel MASON COUNTY
Washington, IL East Peoria, IL Antler Creek Lodge B&B
Economy Inn (309) 444-4421 (309) 699-9554
Chillicothe, IL Havana, IL
(309) 274-2177 Days Inn MARSHALL COUNTY (866) 250-6920
Morton, IL America's Best Value Inn
Extended Stay America (309) 266-1600 Red Lion Motor Lodge
Peoria North Wenona, IL Havana, IL
Peoria, IL Econo Lodge (815) 853-4371 (309) 543-4407
(309) 688-3110 Pekin, IL
(309) 353-4047 Henry Riverview Inn Sisson Country Inn B&B
River View Inn Henry, IL Kilbourne, IL
Peoria, IL Mineral Springs Motel (309) 364-2365 (309) 538-9200
(309) 692-7333 Pekin, IL
(309) 346-2147 Mission Oak Inn Sycamore Motor Lodge
Super 8 Chillicothe Henry, IL Havana, IL
Chillicothe, IL Motel 6 (309) 370-4083 (309) 543-4454
(309) 274-2568 East Peoria, IL
(309) 699-7281 WOODFORD COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
Towne House Motel Days Inn Canton Inn
Peoria, IL Relax Inn
(309) 688-8646 Morton, IL El Paso, IL Canton, IL
(309) 263-2511 (309) 527-7070 (309) 647-7111
TAZEWELL COUNTY
Beacon Motel Sleep Inn & Suites El Paso Super 8 Heritage Grand Inn
Washington, IL El Paso, IL Canton, IL
East Peoria, IL (309) 481-0450 (309) 527-4949 (309) 647-9675
(309) 699-4092
Cornerstone Inn Super 8 Motel 6 Super 8 Canton
Washington, IL Pekin, IL Minonk, IL Canton, IL
(309) 648-4123 (309) 347-8888 (309) 432-3663 (309) 647-1888

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Parkside Athletics JOIN US
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The Sanctuary Day Spa and Visitors Bureau (PACVB)
in Peoria CEFCU Stage @ The Landing Jay Goldberg Events and is Peoria Area’s official
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The Warehouse on State Henry, IL | 800.743.5151
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COMMUNIT Y & RELOCATION INFO.

COMMUNITY St. Patrick Society GOVERNMENT Children's Hospital of Illinois
PARTNERS Peoria, IL | 309.692.8937 SERVICES Peoria, IL | 309.655.7171

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Civic Center Plaza Apartments
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Coldwell Banker The Real
Cullinan Properties, Ltd. West Central IL Building & East Peoria Chamber Estate Group
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Peoria, IL | 309.674.9243 East Peoria, IL | 309.699.6212
Employers’ Association Jim Maloof Realtor
Peoria, IL | 309.637.3333 EDUCATION City of Pekin Peoria, IL | 309.692.3900
Pekin, IL | 309.478.5355
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of Commerce Peoria, IL | 309.688.8591
Greater Peoria Contractors & Jump Trading Simulation Pekin, IL | 309.346.2106
Suppliers Association & Education Center RE/MAX Acclaimed
Peoria, IL | 309.692.5710 Peoria, IL | 309.677.0800 Morton Chamber of Commerce Peoria Heights, IL | 309.214.9037
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University of Illinois
Illinois American Water Co. College of Medicine Village of Peoria Heights
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Busey Bank
Komatsu America Corp. Peoria, IL | 217.425.8243 Washington Chamber
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CEFCU Washington, IL | 309.444.9921
Manpower Professional Services Peoria, IL | 309.633.7000
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Duryea Dog Park
Peoria Heights
Bradley Dog Park
Peoria
Happy Tails Dog Park
Pekin
Oakwood Dog Park
Morton
Walnut Dog Park
Chillicothe
Brady Bark Park
East Peoria
Meadow Valley Park
Washington

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Bass Pro Shops
East Peoria
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie
Peoria
Petsmart
Peoria / East Peoria
Petco
Chillicothe
My Dog's Bakery
Peoria
Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery
Peoria

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Feb 3−Jun 3, 2018
A MUST SEE EXPERIENCE!

Official Partner & Official Program of Presented by Sponsored by

Illinois Bicentennial Commission
#IllinoisProud

Jun 23−Sep 30, 2018

Produced by Sponsored by
American Museum
of Natural History Visionary Society

Fall

Light Fantastic: The Lamps of Louis Comfort Tiffany
The Golden Age of Disney: The Steve Spain Collection
100th Season Celebration: Peoria Players Exhibition

Giant Screen Theater • Dome Planetarium

IHSA Peak Performance Gallery • Illinois River Encounter • The Street Gallery
Museum Store & Concessions

222 SW Washington St. Peoria, IL | 309.686.7000 | RiverfrontMuseum.org

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