Methodist Stay And Play
Even in a tough economy, there is more to do and more value for your family this Fourth Of July holiday than ever before! "Methodist Stay & Play Fourth Of July" highlights the many events and entertainment opportunities surrounding "Methodist Red, White and BOOM!" For two weeks surrounding the holiday, (thru July 12th) area businesses and events are offering tremendous values for your family to "Stay & Play" in central Illinois.Click here for savings from area businesses to make this a summer to remember. Part of that celebration is the return of Methodist Red, White & Boom! July 2nd-4th on the riverfronts in Peoria and East Peoria. Don't miss the Yonder Mountain String BandFriday night, followed up on the 4th with vendors, attractions, and an all-new one hour Prairie Air Show preview leading up to the biggest fireworks spectacular in downstate Illinois! Get tickets for the Yonder Mountain String Band for $20 at Co-Op Records in Peoria, E. Peoria and Pekin, or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX or order online here. Methodist Red, White & Boom, brought to you by South Side Bank, Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino, Miller Lite, Uftring Auto Group and Jim McComb Chevrolet, and 93.3 The Drive, #1 for Classic Hits. Produced by Riverfront Entertainment.
PRAIRIE AIR SHOW 2009
93.3 The Drive is getting ready for the 2009 Prairie Air Show featuring the US Air Force Thunderbirds! There will be incredible performances from an F-18, stunt pilots, a C-130 and even a Harrier jet with vertical takeoff. You'll also see:
US Army virtual experience
Black Daggers - US Army parachute team
Dozens of ground display aircraft
Lots of food and gift vendors
Dont miss the show Saturday and Sunday July 11th and 12th at the Peoria airport.Gates open at 8am and the show begins at approximately 11a.Get your tickets at the Peoria airport, Kroger stores or at the Prairie Airshow website.
Air Show Preview/Win Flight Deck Tickets Start the Air Show weekend a litte early Friday july 10th on the riverfront for a special Air Show preview. You'll have the chance to see some of the show performers give a glimpse at what will be in store at the airport Saturday and Sunday...some performances continue after dark! The night starts at 6 with food, live music from Waterstreet and Highway J at the Landing Stage in Peoria. Helicopter rides will be available on the East Peoria riverfront. Local riverfront businesses and artists will be on hand as well.
Want the VIP treatment for the Prairie Air Show this year? We want to set you up with a set of 4 Flight Deck tickets for the family. With your flight deck tickets you get an upfront view of the Thunderbirds and all the other performers, food and drinks! We'll give away a set for Saturday and another for Sunday's show. Just click here for your chance to win, and we'll draw both winners on Thursday. Good Luck!
Finally Friday Events On The Riverfront
Looking for some great live music? Throw in the Peoria Riverfront and you've got a series of great shows on the CEFCU Center Stage. Don't miss:
Tickets will be available at the gate. Gates open for most shows at 7:30
Free Family Fun With The Peoria Chiefs Need a night out? Take in a great ballgame with the Peoria Chiefs! We've got 4-packs of tickets to give away all season long. Just click here to enter and we'll be drawing at random, sending families to Chiefs games all summer! Good Luck and Go Chiefs!
Morning Drive Coffee Break with Apple's Bakery Need a little break in the morning at work? No problem. John and Nancy from the Morning Drive are ready to help. Eevry Monday and Wednesday, they will pick up goodies for 20 people from Apple's Bakery in Peoria, and deliver it right to you! Whether its' rolls, muffins, danish, croissants, coffee cakes or cookies, John and Nancy will deliver it fresh along with a 1/4lb of ground coffee. Click here to enter for your chance to win! rules