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    RIVERFRONT DISTRICT WEST MAIN STREET DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Oktoberfest 2025
Oktoberfest 2025

GERMAN AMERICAN CENTRAL SOCIETY AND PEORIA PARK DISTRICT PRESENT
PEORIA OKTOBERFEST

ON THE PEORIA RIVERFRONT


FRI, SEPT 19 - SUN, SEPT 21, 2025
PEORIA RIVERFRONT, PEORIA, ILLINOIS

 

FRI, SEPT 20: 5 PM - 11 PM

SAT, SEPT 21: 12 PM - 11 PM

SUN, SEPT 22: 11 AM - 5 PM

All tickets are general admission. Ticket prices will increase by $3 on the day of the event (except on Sunday). Children 12 and under receive free admission.

**Weekend packages are only available in advance through Thurs, Sept 18**

 

ADVANCE TICKETS (ONLINE ALL-IN PRICING / INCLUDES FEES): $10.00 FRI AND SAT / $7.00 SUN -  $18.00 WEEKEND PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE 
ADVANCE TICKETS (PURCHASE IN-PERSON @ NOBLE CENTER): $9 FRI AND SAT / $6 SUN -  $15 WEEKEND PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE 

Willkommen to Central Illinois’ Biggest and Best Fest! This year’s festival has all your favorites with a few new things to put some guten in your tag!

The Peoria Park District and German-American Central Society united their efforts in 1996 to bring the first of the “signature events” planned for the RiverFront. Peoria’s Oktoberfest” is the Midwestern equivalent of the Munich Oktoberfest. This three-day event showcases German heritage through song, dance, food, drink, cultural exhibits and much more. Do not miss the talented German bands and musicians on multiple stages, vendors and much more! Put on your authentic German attire and head down to the RiverFront for a true cultural experience. 

Get more information at www.oktoberfestpeoria.com.



Salsa at CAC
Salsa at CAC

Salsa At CAC
Friday, September 19th, 2025

ADMISSION
$8.00 nonmembers
$5.00 CAC Members

Introductory Dance Lesson - 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Guest Instructors.

Open dancing - 9:30-midnight

Enjoy Latin Dancing August 15th and every third Friday at Contemporary Art Center’s All White Attire Night Salsa at CAC, A Latin Dance Event 8:30 pm-Midnight. If you have never danced before, no problem because we will teach you how in a complimentary Beginners Dance Lesson at 8:30 with Eduardo and Beverly Caballero. No partner is required. 

Stay for the dance that begins at 9:30 and ends at midnight. DJ Eduardo Caballero spins mostly Salsa music but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin style pop hits. $8.00 admission at the door only. 

Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen. Pop, water and ice for sale on the floor for $1.00

Questions:
William Butler 
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER
305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602 • 309-674-6822 • cac@peoriacac.org • www.peoriacac.org

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1446033313279748