Marchtoberfest and more - March 5

PEORIA (25 News Now) - Check out these events happening today, as well as a few happening next weekend!

Peoria Con

Peoria Con returns to Expo Gardens this weekend! Peoria’s premiere pop culture fest is back for another year of comic book, cosplay, and convention fun. Tickets for the event are being sold at the door.

When: March 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Exposition Gardens in Peoria

Cost: $10 per adult | $5 per kid

More information can be found here.

Marchtoberfest

If you enjoy Oktoberfest, then you’re in for an early treat! The German American Central Society is hosting Marchtoberfest, marking the end of winter and the start of spring. There will be a buffet featuring German meatballs, sauerkraut, German potato salad, and more. Attendees who wear a dirndl or lederhosen will receive discounted admission. There will also be musical entertainment and a full bar.

When: March 5 from 12 - 8 p.m. (buffet until 6 p.m.)

Where: The Lindenhof, 7601 N. Harker Drive in Peoria

Cost: $14 adults | $7for kids ages 6-10 | Kids 5 and under are free (cash and checks only)

More information can be found here.

Life as a Fur Trader in the 1700s

Enjoy the nice weather by going to Starved Rock State Park for Life as a Fur Trader. Journey back to the mid-1700s with living history actor Kevin Stonerock during a fascinating and entertaining presentation about the fur trade.

When: March 5 at 1 p.m.

Where: Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center

Cost: Free, but donations to the Starved Rock Foundation are welcome

More information can be found here.

“In the Heights” Musical

The music and lyrics of Broadway’s Lin-Manuel Miranda will soon play in Peoria. “In the Heights” is coming to the Peoria Players Theatre for the next two weekends.

When: March 10-11 and March 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. | March 12 and March 19 at 2 p.m.

Where: Peoria Players Theatre

Cost: $20 Adults, $15 Patrons 20 & younger

More information and tickets can be found here.

Click here for a preview of the musical.

15th Annual Gospel Brunch

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is hosting its 15th Annual Gospel Brunch next weekend. The brunch will feature keynote speaker Marcia L. Fudge, the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Sorority’s 21st National President. Proceeds from the brunch will benefit scholarship and youth programs sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter.

When: March 11 at 10 a.m.

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive in Bloomington

Cost: $55 Adults | $30 Kids ages 5-12 | Kids 4 and under are free

More information and tickets can be found here.

Denim and Diamonds Event

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is also hosting a Denim and Diamonds event next weekend as part of the Sorority’s 40th Anniversary celebration. There will be a live DJ as well as light appetizers. Proceeds will benefit scholarship and youth programs sponsored by the Bloomington-Normal Alumnae Chapter.

When: March 11 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Where: Doubletree Hotel, 10 Brickyard Drive in Bloomington

Cost: $30 Online | $35 At the door

More information and tickets can be found here.

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