Woodford County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Cutline: Mackinaw Valley Vineyard hosts the Music and International Wine and Craft Beer Festival this weekend, May 27-28. (Photo courtesy of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard)

MAY 25

 

Movie Night: Rocky

Thursday, 6 p.m.

Washington District Library, 380 N. Wilmor Road

Free

Watch the 1976 film on the big screen. For more information, call (309) 444-2241.

 

MAY 25-28

 

Encore 2017

Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Hartmann Center Theatre, Bradley University, 1423 W. St. James St., Peoria

$15

Proceeds will benefit chronic kidney disease patients throughout Central Illinois. For more information, call (309) 677-4966.

 

FRIDAY, MAY 26

 

Tazewell Art Loop

Friday, 5-9 p.m.

Morton, Tremont, Delavan and Pekin

Free

Businesses, organizations and artists will provide opportunities to mingle with artists, view exhibits and enjoy live music. For more information, call (309) 263-2491.

 

Teens Can Enter the “Peculiar” Photo Contest

Friday, regular library hours

Morton Public Library, 315 W. Pershing

Free

Youth who have enjoyed “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” will have an opportunity to make a photo of themselves and use photo editing software to create their own ‘peculiar’ character. Entry forms available on May 26. Photos due July 29. For more information, call (309) 263-2200.

 

MAY 26-28

 

Summer Camp Music Festival

Noon-4 a.m.

Three Sister Park, 17201 N. State Rt. 29, Chillicothe

3-Day Passes $239.50

Over 100 bands perform over the three-day event which attracts 20,000 people. For more information, visit http://summercampfestival.com.

 

MAY 27

 

CIB presents Beauty and the Beast

Saturday, 2 p.m.

ICC Performing Arts Center, 1 College Drive, East Peoria

$18-$25; students $10

Central Illinois Ballet will present “Beauty and the Beast.” For more information, call (309) 620-3164 or visit CIBallet.com.

 

RiverFront Market

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

200 Block of Water St., Peoria

Free

Event features local produce, meats, cheeses, breads, flowers, local art and live music. For more information, visit visitdowntownpeoria.com/peoria-riverfront-market.

 

Art-spiration: Mosaics

Saturday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St.

Free with regular paid admission

Stop by the lobby for a free family-friendly workshop that encourages teamwork, investigation and imagination. For more information, call (309) 686-7000.

 

MAY 27-28

 

Music and International Wine and Craft Beer Festival

Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, 33633 State Rt. 9,

$10; youths 13-20 $5

Over 55 wines and 55 craft beers will be offered for tasting and purchase. Entertainment provided by “The Stevil Dan Band,” “Greg Williams,” “Dexter O’Neal and the Funk Yard,” and “Alex and XO’s.” For more information, call (309) 359-9463.

 

MAY 27-29

 

Heart of Illinois Dog Show Cluster

Saturday-Monday, all day

Interstate Center, 1106 Interstate Drive, Bloomington

Unknown admission fee

Show features over 100 different breeds of dogs. There will be a special presentation from the Irish Kennel Club, Dublin, Ireland. For more information, visit www.cornbeltkennelclub.org.

 

MAY 29

Memorial Plaza Dedication Ceremony

Monday, 11 a.m.

Downtown Morton

Free

The American Legion will host a veteran’s ceremony to dedicate the Memorial Plaza. For more information, call (309) 266-6778.

 

Washington Geocache Circuit

Monday, all day

Washington Historical Society, 105 Zinser Place

Free

The Washington Historical Society and the Washington Park District bring you Washington Geocache Circuit. Play runs through September 4, 2017. For more information, call (309) 635-3016.