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In its 53rd year as Peoria’s largest art event, the fine art fair continues the tradition in our art enthusiastic city!

As one of the oldest art fairs in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized for it picture-perfect riverfront setting, 150 jury-selected artists from across the U.S. and around the world, hands-on art activities for kids and adults, musical performances, and palate-pleasing food for some Central Illinois favorites being held on September 26th and 27th.

 

This upcoming event is not just about art, but music and food as well; here is a small sampling of what will be on display:

 

Music-

For the price of a ticket to the fair, you can enjoy musical performances with our scenic riverfront as a backdrop. The hourly performances will be at the Landing near the Gateway Building and feature some of the best musical performers in central Illinois.

Saturday, Septmber 26th
10am – 10:30am ~ Peoria Youth Symphony
11am – 11:30am ~ Peoria Ballet
12pm – 1:30pm ~ Jacob Peña
2pm – 3:30pm ~ TooCan
4pm – 5pm ~ Bradley Jazz Ensemble

Sunday, September 27th
10am – 11:30am ~ String Works
12pm – 1:30pm ~ Matt Larson / Audible Watercolor
2pm – 3:30pm ~ Harold Greene Trio
4pm – 5pm ~ Peoria Jazz All-Stars

Food-

It’s not your typical “fair” food,  but exceptional palate pleasers from some of Peoria’s favorites!

Spotted Cow: 

Ice Cream

Italian Beef

Red beans & rice

Chips

Nick ‘n Willy’s: 

Pizza by the slice

Agean, pepperoni, & cheese

Wings

Haddad’s (under bridge): 

Grilled pork chops

Chicken breast

Brats

Hot Dogs

Haddad’s (the Landing):

Nachos

Falafels

Hot Dogs

Lemon shake-ups

 

Location:

Peoria Riverfront, Entrance at the Gateway Building
200 Northeast Water Street Peoria, IL 61602

Admission:

$5 per day

$7 weekend pass

12 and under FREE

PAG (Peoria Art Guild) Members FREE

 

For more details on this event, give them a call at (309) 637-2787 or online at www.peoriaartguild.org/FineArtFair.