PEORIA MAGAZINE June 2023

GLEN OAK PARK FIREWORKS JULY 3, 2023 Glen Oak Park, Peoria peoriaparks.org

KICKAPOO CREEK FESTIVAL AUGUST 11-13, 2023 Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City Free workshops, fishing, food, free camping, a bonfire and activities promoting conservation of the Kickapoo Creek watershed. friendsofrockyglen.org/ kickapoo-creek-festival MINIER CORN DAZE JULY 29-30, 2023 School Park, Minier All the sweet corn you can eat, plus a softball tourney, Fire Department water fight, vendors, lawn tractor pull, car show, live music, entertainers, vendors and events for the whole family. RIVER CITY SOULFEST AUG. 4-6 Peoria Riverfront The Peoria Park District presents the original celebration of soul and R&B music on the BRATFEST AUG. 5, 2023 Hickory Grove Park, Dunlap peoriagermans.net OZ FESTIVAL ILLINOIS AUG. 12, 2023 Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton Follow the yellow brick road to Mapleton, where you will find the most fun this side of the rainbow. Featuring live music, authentic Indian cuisine, and traditional Indian dancing. explorepeoria.com/events/ india-fest PEORIA IRISH FEST AUG. 25–27, 2023 Peoria Riverfront Sponsored by St. Patrick’s Society of Peoria, enjoy Celtic fun for everyone with Irish music, dance, culture, food, beer, whiskey tasting, highland games and kids’ activities. peoriairishfest.com Peoria riverfront. peoriaparks.org/ river-city-soul-fest INDIA FEST AUG. 13, 2023 Peoria Riverfront

BALLOONS OVER 66 FESTIVAL AUG. 25-27, 2023 Lincoln

MORTON PUMPKIN FESTIVAL SEPT. 13-16, 2023 Downtown Morton and Jefferson School grounds Join in the celebration of all things pumpkin with food, entertainment, carnival rides, parade, craft sale, 5K run/walk and much more. mortonpumpkinfestival.org PEORIA OKTOBERFEST SEPT. 15-17, 2023 Peoria Riverfront A Peoria take on the traditional Munich celebration features plenty of German food, beer, music, culture and customs. oktoberfestpeoria.com PEORIA ART GUILD One of the oldest art fairs in the country, with a showcase of qual ity art from national and regional artists, music, food and hands-on activities for kids and adults. peoriaartguild.org SPOON RIVER VALLEY SCENIC DRIVE OCT. 7-8, OCT. 14-15, 2023 Multiple communities in Fulton and Peoria counties This far-flung celebration features two weekends of art, crafts, collectibles, antiques, food, entertainment, re-en actments and activities across dozens of communities. spoonriverdrive.org FINE ART FAIR SEPT. 23-24, 2023 Peoria Riverfront

Hot air balloons are launched at various locations throughout Lincoln. Saturday concludes with a Balloon Glow as tethered balloons light up the sky. illinoisroute66.org/event/ lincoln-illinois-balloons-over 66-weekend-2023 SWEET CORN CIRCUS AUG. 26-27, 2023 Uptown Normal Formerly the Sweet Corn Blues Festival, the updated event will feature lots of sweet corn, vendors, crafters and performances by ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus acrobatic troupe. uptownnormal.com/events Peoria Heights Sesquicentennial Celebration SEPT. 7-9, 2023 Downtown Peoria Heights, Tower Park The Village of Peoria Heights celebrates its 125th birthday with its annual Taste of the Heights, a classic car show, artisan market, kids' play area and live music, among other festivities HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL SEPT. 7-10, 2023. Princeton This festival honors the Rev. Owen Lovejoy and his contribu tions to the nation’s history. The “homestead” is his former resi dence, which is on the National Register. The event features a parade, carnival rides, food, mer chants and live entertainment. homesteadfestival.com PEKIN MARIGOLD FESTIVAL SEPT. 7-10, 2023 Mineral Springs Park, Pekin In the Marigold Capital of the World, enjoy food, music, a medallion hunt, Miss Marigold Pageant, parade and plenty of fun for the whole family. pekinchamber.com/pekin marigold-festival

CARLE HEALTH RED, WHITE AND BOOM! JULY 4, 2023 Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts The area’s largest annual event attracts up to 200,000 to the Peoria and East Peoria riverfronts for a huge fireworks display and all-day celebration. redwhiteandboom.us MACK-A-FEST JULY 13-15, 2023 Veteran’s Park and other Mackinaw locations A hometown festival with something for everyone, including a parade, carnival rides, tractor pull, ribeye sandwich dinner, 5K run/walk, Little Miss and Mr. Mack-A-Fest. facebook.com/mackafest RIVER CITY PRIDE FESTIVAL JULY 15, 2023 Downtown Peoria Sponsored by Peoria Proud, the event is open to all and includes music, food, vendors and fun. facebook.com/RCPridePeoria HEART OF ILLINOIS FAIR The Heart of Illinois Fair is an annual fair featuring livestock competitions, rides, conces sions, motor contests and concerts. A Peoria tradition since 1949. FIESTA EN EL RIO JULY 28, 2023 Peoria Riverfront An unforgettable night of celebrating Hispanic heritage through music, dance, food and fun. facebook.com/ events/1103102093568426 JULY 18-22, 2023 Expo Gardens, Peoria

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