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Welcome Back to

August 5 -8 in Peru’s beautiful Centennial Park!

Come join us for Food, Drink, Music and Fun!

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August 5th - 8th Centennial Park - Peru

Taste Hours

(Kid’s Fun Zone, Food Vendors)

Thursday: 3 – 10 p.m.

Friday: 3 – 10 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Craft Village will be closed Thursday and open at 4 p.m. on Friday. Saturday and Sunday hours same as above.

Per ordinance City Parks close at 10 p.m.

DUNK TANK

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Friday • 5 - 8 p.m.

Saturday • 1 - 5 p.m.

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$ 00

per throw

Each dunkee will get 30 minutes in the tank.

Sponsored by: State Farm Jessica Strauch

Proceeds go to the dunked participant’s charity of choice.

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& EXTREME SPORTS

Where Illinois Valley Illi pets go for p Taste-y food!

It’s a treat!

Rt 6 Downtown Per Peru Pe erruu • 8 815-220-0282 815 5 220 0282 0 • andyspets andyspets.com ndyspets ccom

Welcome to the Taste of the Illinois Valley!

Auto Salvage Company Aut

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Route 6 • Peru 815-223-3993

Dan, Kim, Donald & Delores Croissant

100% FREE Checking

Online & Mobile banking

Loan rates starting at 2.49% Credit cards starting at 9.90% APR

Flexible savings options Insurance Mortgages

Money Market NMLS ID 447618

Federally Insured by NCUA

Illinois Valley Credit Union Financing your dreams since 1955.

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FOOD VENDORS

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Maria’s Pizza Passini’s Pizza Mickey’s Massive Burritos Dos Vatos Tacos

Country Kid’s Sweet Corn Gunsmoke Lil MAD Café

CELEBRATE SUMMER AND GOOD TIMES IN PERU. WELCOME BACK TASTE!

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is happy to welcome you to The Taste of the Illinois Valley!

1622 Fourth Street Downtown Peru 815-223-1052 • cpointcc.com • M-F 9-6

We are proud to welcome you to Peru and The Taste of the Illinois Valley.

Dave Waldorf 815-224-4889 1110 Peoria St. • Peru SM-LA1903541

Our Family serving your Families for over 65 years We Cater We Deliver We Serve Fresh Delicious Food!

815.223.4300

PeruFederalSavings.com

Enjoy the Fun!

620 1st Street • LaSalle, IL

(815) 220-1599 SM-LA1900393

www.mickeysmassiveburritos.com

August 5 • 6 - 9 p.m.

Billy Barroo August 6 • 6 - 9 p.m.

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August 7 • 2 - 5 p.m.

Written Warning

Your Neighborhood Ace Hardware

August 7 • 6 - 9 p.m.

Emma Zinck

Enjoy Your Time in Peru

Your Summer FUN Headquarters!

Pictured above is Hometown National Bank’s Peru staff, seated (L to R): Jenni Escatel, Customer Service/ Teller Jolyn Loebach, Peru Retail Manager, Kelly Armstrong, Customer Service/Teller. standing (L to R): Rachael Stone, Escrow & Insurance Specialist, Kylie Whightsil, Residential Loan Processer, Missy Clancy, AVP/Mortgage Loan Officer, Marissa Rankins, Residential Loan Service & Quality Control Specialist

Debo Ace Hardware

Your Bank for Life

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1713 4th St. Peru, IL 61354 • (815) 223-0461

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Sunday CLOSED

LaSalle • Peru • Joliet

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815-223-7300

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Music Music

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Written Warning

Billy Barroo A 3-piece band consisting of Mike Cioni on drums, Zach Terry on bass, and Jon Birkenbeuel on guitars and vocals. They play 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s rock music.

Cool and Comfortable Clothing Great Selection of Summer Clothing for Work and Play

Written Warning plays all your favorite Classic Rock n Roll songs. They are a high energy, fun dancing, toe tapping, sing along good time band. The haunting saxophone and vocal harmonies will sweep you through the 70’s, 80’s, and today’s music.

Cut down on mow time...

Make more time for life.

Recycler®

Great mulching capabilities and user-friendly features at an affordable price.

• Variable Speed Front Wheel Drive • 6.25 ft-lb Gross Torque Briggs & Stratton EXi 150cc with No Oil Change Needed

• 11” Rear High Wheel Tackles Uneven Terrain with Ease • 22” / 56 cm Steel Deck with Mulch, Rear Bag, Side Discharge Ready

• All Sizes Shorts, Regulars, Big and Tall • Everything from dress to casual to work clothes • Lots of American-Made Merchandise FREE In-House Tailoring

VLASTNIK’S MENSWEAR Rt. 6, Downtown Peru

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815-223-0695

$

359 reg. price

Model 21378

Smith’s Sales & Service For more details on product and offers visit www.toro.com.

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Count on it.

Visit us at www.toro.com

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Emma Zinck

Stage 2 Clingers

Emma Zinck is a powerhouse singer/songwriter and one to watch in the Nashville music scene today – armed with her guitar, vocals, and dynamic presence she captivates downtown nashville and broadway bars night after night.

The 23 year old from Fredericksburg, Virginia has been in Nashville for the past 3 years writing with hitmakers of the likes of Anthony Smith, Jason Duke, Mark Nesler, Marty Dodson, Mark McGuinn, Trent Tomlinson, and Trey Bruce. Currently in the studio with Grammy Winning producer, Blake Chancey (Dixie Chicks, Waylon Jennings, Little Big Town, Mary Chapen Carpenter, and more) and consulting with EM.co (Tim McGraw’s Marketing and Management company.) emmazinck.com

Stage 2 Clingers are a 3-piece Rock and Alternative Rock band from Central Illinois. The band formed in 2007 from a collection of accomplished musicians who met in the Illinois Valley and who all just couldn’t get enough Black Keys, Tom Petty, The Cure, The Rolling Stones, and Kings of Leon. Their unique brand of entertainment fuses tight grooves and vocal harmonies with high-energy and surprising set changes that will make you want to float away on a dream cloud or dance all night. For updates, you can follow the band on www.bandsintown.com/ a/15490123-stage-2-clingers.

Have Fun at the Taste of the Illinois Valley!

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FREE CONSULTATIONS - CALL US 24/7 - 815.223.0177

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Playing all of your favorite classic rock songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. www.the303band.com

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The Taste

Illinois Valley

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IS BACK!

The City of Peru welcomes you back to The Taste of the Illinois Valley in Centennial Park Local Eats - Kids Fun Zone - Live Music Beer Garden - Craft Village See you there! website: www.peru.il.us