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As summer time heats up in central Illinois, a number of longtime festivals are taking place within the Peoria space, together with huge live shows and different neighborhood occasions.
Here are 18 issues to do within the Peoria space throughout June.
1. Buckcherry in live performance
The Peoria Park District and 105.7 The X welcome exhausting rock favorites Buckcherry to the CEFCU Center Stage at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28. The present can even characteristic opening act Cole Hollow. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets begin at $29 upfront at www.peoriaparks.org or $34 on the gate. Children ages 6 and underneath are free with a paid grownup.
2. Itoo Society Shish-Ka-Bob
The Itoo Society will holds its 59th annual Shish-Ka-Bob from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Sunday, June 28, on the Itoo Hall, 4909 W. Farmington Road. The conventional menu of beef or rooster kebabs, cabbage rolls and salad can be served. Indoor and outside eating and carry-out and drive-thru meals can be accessible. For extra data and preorders, go to www.itoosociety.org.
3. Peoria Pop presents ‘Songs of the Heartland’
The Peoria Pops Orchestra will carry out “Songs of the Heartland” on the Peoria Park District Noble Center’s garden (situated in Lakeview Park, 1125 W Lake Ave.) at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The live performance will characteristic uplifting tunes and nostalgic favorites. Bring a garden chair or blankets for seating. Senior seating can even be accessible. Admission is free.
4. Dragon’s Fire Balloon Fest
The Dragon’s Fire Balloon Fest can be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 5 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 27, on the Avanti’s Event Center, 3401 Griffin Ave., Pekin. Marvel at almost a dozen sizzling air balloons as they float into the sky earlier than gently returning to the bottom. This neighborhood occasion can even characteristic meals vans and drinks.
5. Old Settlers Days in Metamora
One of the oldest festivals in central Illinois can be held June 24-27 within the historic village sq. in Metamora. The occasion will embody a carnival, stay leisure, craft and meals distributors, parade and extra. For a full schedule of occasions, go to the Old Settlers Metamora Facebook web page.
6. An night of comedy and magic with Lucy Darling
Comedian, magician and social media star Lucy Darling will deliver her “You’re Welcome” tour to the Prairie Home Alliance Theater on the Peoria Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 20. The present can even characteristic musician and juggler Mark Ettinger. Tickets begin at $50 and might be bought at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
7. Tom Petty tribute expertise
Free Fallin-The Tom Petty Concert Experience will carry out at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at CEFCU Center Stage. The present will options all of the hits and consists of devices and garments that re-create the genuine expertise of a Tom Petty live performance. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $13 upfront at www.peoriaparks.org or $20 on the gate.
8. Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate freedom, unity and Peoria’s wealthy Black historical past at Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, on the riverfront. This free occasion will embody leisure, meals vans, household enjoyable and a Juneteenth-themed drone present to shut the night. A full schedule of occasions can be accessible quickly at www.peoriaparks.org.
9. A Taste of Ireland
The internationally acclaimed “A Taste of Ireland-The Irish Music & Dance Sensation” can be offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, on the Prairie Home Alliance Theater on the Peoria Civic Center. The present will characteristic melodic people mash-ups, stay jaw-acapella faucet battles and heartfelt storytelling in a stay celebration of Irish music and dance. Tickets begin at $56 and might be bought at www.peoriaciviccenter.com.
10. Heritage Days in Princeville
The Princeville Civic Association will current the annual Heritage Days from June 18-20 at Stevens Square Park in Princeville. The occasion will embody a carnival, household leisure, meals tent and extra. For a full schedule of occasions, go to the Princeville Civic Association Facebook web page.
11. Chillicothe Days competition
Chillicothe Days (previously Claud-Elen Days) can be held June 17-20 at City Park on Second Street in Chillicothe. Activities all through the weekend will embody a carnival, barbeque, Mr. and Miss Chillicothe contests, pet parade, expertise contest, stay leisure and extra. For a full schedule of occasions, go to the Chillicothe Chamber of Commerce Facebook web page.
12. Peoria 2026 Juneteenth Festival
Peoria’s 2026 Juneteenth Festival can be held from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Saturday, June 13, at John H. Gwynn Jr. Park, 809 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave. The occasion will characteristic stay leisure, an alumni basketball sport, a high-end style present, connoisseur native eats, neighborhood useful resource and native enterprise distributors and extra. Admission is free.
13. Shop and stroll on Moss Avenue
Peoria’s annual Moss Avenue Sale can be held from 8 a.m. to three p.m. Saturday, June 13, within the 1100-1800 blocks of West Moss Avenue. The sale will embody antiques, refinished and repurposed furnishings, handcrafted gadgets, classic and backyard sellers, together with meals distributors and stay music.
14. Tremont Turkey Festival
The annual Tremont Turkey Festival will happen June 12-14 in downtown Tremont. Activities will embody a carnival, nation retailer, automotive present, parade, stay leisure and quite a lot of turkey dishes. For a full schedule of occasions, go to turkeyfestival.com.
15. Limestone Township Pool Days
Pool Days, a fundraising competition for the Limestone Township Pool, will happen from June 11-13 at 1605 W. Garfield Ave., Bartonville. The competition will embody a carnival, meals, contests, stay entertainments, cardboard boat races and extra. For extra data, go to www.limestonetownship.org/pooldays.
16. Celebrate summer time German-style
Peoria Sport Verein’s annual Sommerfest can be held from midday to eight p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hickory Grove Park, 12403 Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap. This occasion options German meals, soccer, a German automotive and bike cruise-in, arts and crafts and leisure. This is a family-friendly occasion. Admission is free. For extra data, go to www.peoriagermans.net.
17. Steamboat Classic pre-party and race
Central Illinois’ premier working expertise, the Steamboat Classic, can be held Saturday, June 6, on the streets of Downtown Peoria. The occasion consists of each a 4-mile course, ranked among the many world’s quickest, and a 15K, thought of Illinois’ hardest 15K. For extra data and to register, go to www.steamboatclassic.com. A pre-race occasion can be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 5, on the Peoria riverfront and can embody a live performance that includes Backseat Radio and DJ Birds of Paradise at 4:30 p.m. at CEFCU Center Stage. For tickets and extra data, go to www.peoriapark.org
18. Elmwood Strawberry Festival
The annual Strawberry Festival can be held Saturday, June 6, in downtown Elmwood. Central Park on the nook of Main and Magnolia can be full of crafters and distributors, in addition to meals, together with plenty of strawberry desserts, and native entertainers. For a full schedule of occasions, go to https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodstrawberryfest. Admission is free.
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