May 29, 2025

5:30-9:30pm

peoria heights Tower Park

What better way to kick off the glorious days of summer in the Heights than with a cold craft cocktail!

Hosted by the Peoria Heights Chamber of Commerce, let’s kick off the glorious days of summer in Peoria Heights!

This new Chamber event will showcase the best that Peoria Heights has to offer with 8 local vendors in the Hot Spot, serving 16+ fabulous craft cocktails and brews — all in one setting at Tower Park!

This is a 21+ event ONLY!

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2024 Hot Spots

These are our Hot Spot vendors who will be serving up unique craft cocktails. Some will offer non-alcoholic versions.

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2024 food trucks

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event deets

Drink tokens
$1 each

Tokens are used to purchase beverages from our Hot Spot vendors. Cocktail, beer, or wine tastings are $1 each. Full sized pours are priced $6-$9.

food trucks
on site

Five food trucks  will be onsite serving up apps, bbq, pizza, and dessert. The trucks accept both cash and credit card.

live music
all night long

Enjoy live music from Windows Down and JammSammich, brought to you by Pour Bros Craft Taproom.

event freebies
included

Upon entry, each attendee receives a souvenir cup and an Official Passport with an activity to win an amazing grand prize.

giant pong game
$1 each

We'll have a giant pong game available with prizes like Heights merch and gift cards.

free games
available

In addition to the pong game, we'll have a couple other free games to play while at the event.

Lakefront view from Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort, the grand prize stay in Door County

grand prize

When you complete the Official Passport, you are eligible to win our grand prize: a two-night stay in a charming one-bedroom Junior Suite overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan in Door County, WI at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort, donated by Barb Milaccio.

This cozy suite features a king bed, private bathroom, separate living area, and a sofa sleeper—perfect for two adults and maybe a couple of kids. There are no additional fees, and if you'd like to extend your stay, extra nights can be purchased.

Please note: The stay must be booked directly with Barb and is subject to availability. You must complete the Passport and turn it in at the event to a Hot Volunteer Booth in order to be eligible.

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Live music

Brought to you by Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, home of the Heights Summer Courtyard Concert Series, celebrating its 9th season of community fun every Saturday night in the Heights.

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windows down
5:30-6:30pm

The band is comprised of 4 veteran musicians with a passion for putting on a rock show. It started out as a weekly jam session that has now turned into a versatile powerhouse of all things rock. The band specializes in 90s music, but will venture into any decade to throw the crowd a curve ball or two. Windows Down is comprised of Devin Birch (Drums), Gabe Calabro (Guitar/ Vocals), Colin Cusack (Bass Guitar/Vocals) and Shaun Cusack (Guitar/Vocals).

jammsammich
7:00-9:30pm

Come and see the 2nd to last show ever of one of the areas premiere classic rock bands. JammSammich is committed to the ultimate good time. Going 25 years strong, JammSammich, the readers of the River City Times voted JammSammich ” Peoria’s favorite band” many times over. The formula of groove-driven funk and R&B, retro 80’s tunes, island jams, and liberal doses of comedy has proven to be one of the most potent and fun Central Illinois bands.

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Tickets are limited, so don't delay in securing your place at the hottest party in town!

Contact Us

Have a question about Hot in the Heights?

Phone:  (309) 863-5568
hot@peoriaheightschamber.com

Board of Director contact information can be found on our About Page.

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