Peoria County Calendar of Events June 6 – June 13

Claud Elen Days will be held Thursday through Saturday in downtown Chillicothe. (Photo courtesy of Claud Elen Days Facebook)

JUNE 7-10

Peoria Bach Festival
Thur. – Sun., 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church,
135 NE Randolph Ave.
Free

Nine concerts and five other events, including a free lunch and lecture by Dr. John Jost titled, “Bach the Architect.” For more information, call 309-676-4609.

JUNE 7-9

Claud Ellen Days in Chillicothe
Thurs. 4-9 p.m.; Fri. 5-9 p.m.;
Sat. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Downtown Chillicothe
Free

Event includes Thursday Spaghetti Dinner, vendor fair and sidewalk sales, carnival, trike races, movie at dusk on Saturday, parade at 1 p.m. on Sunday, quarter auction, and concluding with a youth dance on the City Park Stage. For more information, visit cityofchillicotheil.com.

Holy Family Heritage Days
Thur. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. 4-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sterling and Gale avenues, Peoria
Free admission

The parking lot will be filled with a carnival, food, a beer tent, games and live entertainment. For more information, call 309-688-3427.

JUNE 7-10

Tremont Turkey Festival
Thur. 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.;
Sat. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Tremont
Free

Event features the Miss Tremont Pageant, a pancake and sausage breakfast, a 5k race on Saturday, a frozen turkey toss, a horseshoe tournament, an antique tractor pull, a craft show, a  car show and parade on Sunday plus a carnival, live entertainment, and food featuring turkey as well as strawberry treats. For more information, visit www.turkeyfestival.com

JUNE 8

Night Life with Peoria Park District
Friday, 5:30-8 p.m.
Peoria Zoo, 2320 N. Prospect Road
Luthy Botanical Garden, 2520 Prospect Road
$15

An evening for those over 21 to meet animals and explore the garden. For more information, call 309-686-3365.

JUNE 9

Moss Avenue Sale
Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Between Western Avenue and McArthur Boulevard, Peoria
Free admission

The event features antique and collectible dealers, handmade items, fine art dealers, food vendors and live music. For more information, call 309-676-7900.

River City Jazz & Art Festival
Saturday, 4-10 p.m.
CEFCU Center Stage, Water Street, Peoria
$8.30

Enjoy the music of Marquis Hill, PhanieRae and the Soul Shakers, Nathan Taylor Band and Illinois Central Jazz Train. Tickets available at facebook.com/riverfrontevents/events.

Walk the Planets
Saturday, 1 p.m.
Peoria Riverfront Museum,
222 SW Washington St.
$12

Meet in the Museum lobby and walk from the Sun on the Museum’s Sun Plaza to Mars (just past Detweiller Marina) and back – just about 3 miles. For more information, call 309-686-7000.

JUNE 9-10

Sommerfest
Sat. & Sun. 2-8 p.m.
12503 Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap
Free

Live entertainment, German food and beer. For more information, visit peoriagermans.net.

JUNE 10

Peoria Municipal Band Concert
Sun., 7 p.m.
Glen Oak Park Amphitheatre,
2218 N. Prospect Road, Peoria
Free

David Vroman will conduct the band in popular favorites. For more information, call 309-681-2854.

JUNE 13

Peoria Municipal Band Concert
Wed. 7 p.m.
In front of 619 SW Water St. in Peoria
Free

David Vroman will conduct the band in popular favorites. For more information, call 309-681-2854.

 

–Peoria County Calendar of Events June 6 – June 13–