Woodford County Calendar of Events June 27 – July 4

Fireworks will be held at Eureka Lake on July 4.

JUNE 28

St. Jude Pasta & Pizza Party
Thursday, 5-7:30 p.m.
Barrack’s Cater Inn, 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria
$12

Annual event that sends 100 percent of the proceeds to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, call 309-692-3990.

JUNE 29

Here Come the Mummies
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
$25

CEFCU Center Stage at the Landing hosts the popular funk rock group. For more information, call 309-671-5555.

Moonlight Cruise
Friday, 7 p.m.
Spirit of Peoria dock, Peoria Riverfront
$23; seniors $21; kids $14

See the Peoria skyline from the river. Live entertainment and a cash bar will be available. For more information, call 309-637-8000.

JUNE 30

Maple Lawn Market
Saturday, 8-11 a.m.
116 S. Clinton St., Eureka
Free

There will be fresh produce, baked goods, meals, arts, crafts, coffee and services. For more information, call 309-258-1515.

Five Points Summer Jam for St. Jude
Saturday, noon-11 p.m.
360 N. Wilmor Road, Washington
$25; kids through 8th grade free with adult

Live music all day long includes Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard, Cousin Eddie, Cowboy Jukebox and Run Forrest Run. For more information, call 309-444-8222.

JULY 1

German-American Society’s Volksfest
Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
12403 Hickory Grove Road, Dunlap
Free

A day of German fun including music by the Ratskeller Brummers, Lindenhof Echoes and Eddie Korosa from Chicago. Cruis’n from noon-5 p.m. For more information, visit peoriagermans.com.

JULY 2

Free Plant Clinic
Monday, 4:30-6 p.m.
Eureka Public Library, 202 S. Main St.
Free

Woodford County’s University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will host a free plant clinic for anyone with gardening questions. For more information, call 309-467-2922.

JULY 4

4th of July Parade
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon
Eureka beginning at the High School
Free

Eurekans’ favorite event of the year includes floats, antique cars and horses. For more information, call 309-258-1515.

Free Fishing Derby for Children
Wednesday, noon-2 p.m.
Upper Eureka Lake Park
Free

Children 13 and under, accompanied by an adult, can fish for prizes. Bring rod, bait and bucket for the fish. Sponsored by the Greater Area Kiwanis. For more information, call 309-467-4750.

Fireworks at Eureka Lake
Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.
Eureka Lake Park
Free

Enjoy a great firework show close to home. For more information, call 309-248-1515.

 

–Woodford County Calendar of Events June 27 – July 4–