Peoria Irish Festival comes to the Peoria Riverfront this weekend, Aug. 25-26. (Photo courtesy of peoriairishfest.com)

AUG. 24-26

Dunlap Days Festival

Thur., 5-7:15 p.m.; Fri 6 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight

North Park 100 N. Hickory St.

Free

There will be live entertainment by Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard and JammSammich, the South Side Stride 5k Run/Walk, a carnival, petting zoo, beer garden and food, pancake & sausage breakfast on Saturday, vendors, bike rodeo, and a parade. For more information, call (309) 243-7500.

AUG. 25

Tazewell Art Loop

Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Locust St. in Delavan; downtown Morton, Pekin and Tremont

Free

Event takes place in Morton, Tremont, Pekin and Delavan and features local art, performance demonstrations, live music and open local businesses. For more information, visit facebook.com/TazewellArtLoop.

AUG. 25-26

Peoria Irish Festival

Fri., 4-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront

$8 before 5 p.m.; $10 after 5 p.m.

Showcasing Irish heritage through song, dance, food, drink, and cultural exhibits. Irish bands, musicians and dancers will perform on multiple stages. For more information, visit peoriairishfest.com.

AUG. 25-SEPT. 2

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’

Friday Aug 25 – Sat. Sep. 2; 7:30 p.m.

1700 N. Park Rd., Peoria

$22; $17 students

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ takes you back to the Jazz Age in New York City, when “moderns” are bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines, entering the workforce, and rewriting the rules of love. For more information, call (309) 676-2196.

AUG. 26

Duck Race

Saturday, begins at noon

Eastside Centre, 1 Eastside Dr., East Peoria

Adopt a duck for $5

The Duck Race is a fundraiser for the Center for Prevention of Abuse. Winning ducks are awarded cash prizes. To learn more about adopting a duck, visit duckrace.com/peoria.

South Side Stride 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Saturday, 8 a.m.

North Park, 100 N. Hickory St., Dunlap

$30; $15 for walk; $50 for family of 4 or more

Proceeds from the event benefit the South Side Mission. For more information, visit southsidemission5k.com.

Zoo Run Run

Saturday, 8 a.m.

Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Rd.

$30 adults; $15 youth

The quarter-mile youth run and the 5K Grand Prix race through the Zoo and Glen Oak Park benefits the Zoo. For more information, call (309) 686-3365.

‘United Groove Theory’ Performs at the Vineyard

Saturday, 7-11 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 IL Rt. 9

$5; 12 & under free

Four-piece variety/pop/rock band from Peoria will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Seating on the deck is $5 extra. For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

Kayak Fun Challenge Obstacle Course

Saturday, Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

Eureka Lake, Lake Road

$25

Challenge yourself testing your kayaking skills as you maneuver through a series of fun water obstacles on beautiful Eureka Lake. Awards for top 3 winners in each age group: 18-39, 40-59, and 60+. Fee includes lunch, bottled water, snacks, t-shirt and use of a loaner kayak and loaner personal flotation device. Register online at www.washingtonparkdistrict.com.

AUG. 26-27

River Valley Antique Tractor Show

Opens at 8 a.m. both days

Butler Haynes Park, 9424 S. Mapleton Rd., Mapleton

Admission free; donations appreciated

34th Annual Tractor Show and Swap Meet will feature Cockshutt tractors and Bill Beadles’ Gambles Farmcrest 30. Flea market, tractor pulls, kids’ activities. For more information, call (309) 360-7390.

Gems of the Prairie Quilt Show

Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Peoria Civic Center Hall C, 201 SW Jefferson

$7; $10 for a 2-day pass

Free parking if you mention that you are attending the quilt show. For more information, visit gemsoftheprairie.com.

AUG. 27

Grape Stomp at Kickapoo Winery

Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

6605 N. Smith Rd., Edwards

$10 (includes 3 tasting tickets for those over 21)

Included in the event are live music by the MacQueen St. Band, and kids’ activities including a grape train ride. For more information, visit kickapoocreekwinery.com.

Pioneer Days

Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

Sommer Park, 6329 Koerner Rd., Edwards

$3

Step back in time and experience 19th Century life in rural Peoria County. Activities include hand dipping candles, blacksmithing, school lessons, woodworking, chores, pioneer cemetery tours, hayrides and livestock care. Special demonstration will be ‘Herbs: Cooking & Medicinal Use.” For more information, call (309) 691-8423.

–Peoria County Calendar of Events–