Peoria Heights 125th Celebration
Thanks for joining the Village of Peoria Heights in celebrating our quasquicentennial - our 125th birthday!
Share Heights History
With 125 years under our belt, we’ve seen a lot of changes happen in Peoria Heights. If you have some interesting historical facts or photos to share, please join the Facebook Group “Heights History” on the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.
Schedule of Events
Peoria Heights History Exhibit
September 4-15, 2023 | Exhibit A Gallery
These exhibits will feature photos and artifacts going back to the days when the Village was known as Prospect Heights. Commemorative booklets, coins, t-shirts and other memorabilia will be available for sale.
Taste of the Heights 2023
September 7, 2023 | 5:00-9:00pm
Our annual event, Taste of Peoria Heights features local food establishments from the Peoria area, each providing an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Tastes are purchased with Tokens which will be available for cash purchase in advance at locations around the Heights and day of the Taste. Learn more
Mr. Peoria Heights Fundraiser
Multiple Dates + Times | Still Accepting Applicants
A new feature, this competition/fundraiser will feature men of the Heights and surrounding areas as they compete for Mr. Peoria Heights 2023. Proceeds raised will go to fund the Peoria Heights Food Pantry. Learn more
Cruise In Car Show
September 8, 2023 | 5:30-8:00pm | 1200 E. Glen Ave (Pearl Insurance Parking Lot)
Cruise In at the Pearl Insurance Parking Lot! Classic cars will be on display for the general public’s viewing.
Heights Artisanal Market
Area vendors will be selling their own creations of art, crafts, clothes and more. Enjoy live music as you peruse the local selections. View Vendors
Children’s Amusement Park
Coming to the 4900 block of Prospect and Kingman is a children’s amusement park with riptide, ferris wheel, tea cups, disco car ride, sizzler, kite flyer, merry go round, dragon wagon, bounce house and slide. This is a family-friendly event, with food and entertainment available. Tickets are available for cash purchase in advance.
Live Music Lineup
September 7 (Taste of the Heights):
Cousin Eddie Acoustic | 6:00-9:00pm
Kevin and Mal | 5:00-8:00pm
September 8 (Tower Park):
Deja Voodoo | 7:00-10:00pm
September 9 (Tower Park):
Flying D’Rito Brothers | 11:00am-1:30pm
Matt Eckberg Band | 2:00-4:00pm
Tokens, Tickets + Registrations
Taste Tokens
Taste Tokens are used to purchase food and drinks at Taste of Peoria Heights, which can be purchased with cash in advance or on the day of. Advance locations can be viewed at the link below.
Children’s Amusement Park Tickets
These tickets will give you entry to the amusement park. Limited and unlimited tickets are available for cash purchase. More information about pricing and locations can be found at the link below.
Mr. Peoria Heights Registration
As a fundraiser, we are asking registrants to pay a $25 entry fee that will go to support the Peoria Heights Food Pantry.
125th Celebration at Country Club of Peoria Tickets
Thanks for joining us at the celebration!
Be a Volunteer
It takes a village to make an event happen, and we need your help! We have shifts available for each event on our schedule. Consider signing up for one, or maybe even two shifts. We appreciate it!
Many Thanks to Our Sponsors
125th Platinum Sponsors:
Prospect Sponsors:
Tower Park Sponsors:
seiberling Sponsors:
Duryea Sponsors:
Marietta Sponsors:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! Tokens and Tickets can be purchased in advance at these locations.
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Tokens and tickets are available for purchase for CASH ONLY.
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There is free parking available throughout Peoria Heights at the Tower Park and behind Joe’s Italian. There is also street parking available, but be sure to pay attention to signs for where not to park.
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Yes, portable toilets will be available at several locations, and will be announced for each event. There are also public restrooms located at Tower Park.
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Yes, but please keep all furry friends on leashes. Please also only bring furry friends that get along well with others.
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Yes! Check out the volunteer options at this link.
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While we would love for everyone to be able to attend, we understand that for some it isn’t possible. We are accepting monetary donations to support the Heights Food Pantry at this link.
Contact the Chamber
Still have questions or maybe you have a question about Peoria Heights in general, feel free to reach out to the Peoria Heights Chamber.