The Taste of the Illinois Valley

04/20/2026

The City of Peru is looking for sponsor support! The Taste of the Illinois Valley is just over 3 months away and we have many activities, and a lot of entertainment lined up for everyone to enjoy! Is your business looking to get involved with community events?! If you answered yes, this is a great opportunity! Follow the link below!
All sponsorship dollars collected are specifically assisting with funding the Kids' Zone allowing the kids' activities to remain free!
We will try to approach each business in person to distribute sponsorship information, but we cannot get to all businesses in a short amount of time, so some might find the sponsorship information in the mail. If you're seeing this post and interested in being involved, feel free to click the link below for all of the information needed!
We look forward to working with your business to make the event another success in year 6!
If you have questions, please reach out to Adam Thorson at the City of Peru!
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08/02/2025

ARE YOU READY FOR IT?!?! Today is the final day of The Taste of The Illinois Valley and trust me you don’t want to miss this day/night full of awesome fun and entertainment! Starting from 1pm-4pm will be the Dreamwave Wrestling event, then we have Joe Majors playing from 6-7:30pm and we are so excited to finish off the night with Pandora’s Box, The Ultimate Aerosmith Band! Also, don’t forget about The Fun Zone will be going and we have awesome Food & Craft Vendors and the 50/50 Drawing happens tonight! The Fun Zone and entertainment are all free to the public due to our AMAZING SPONSORS! So head on over and join us, Centennial Park in Peru is definitely the PLACE TO BE!

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Captured live 2024

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

Taste of the Illinois Valley night #1 ✅

Thank you AbbyNormal for kicking us off!
Thank you Peru Fire Department for bartending!
Thank you to Heartland Bank & Trust for volunteering last night!

Hillbilly Rockstarz begins tonight at 6:30! A show you will not want to miss!

Peru CSO bartending beginning at 5pm!

Fun Zone operating from 5-9pm!

Food available beginning at 5pm!

Craft vendors tonight and tomorrow!

See you at Centennial Park tonight from 5-10pm!

06/05/2025

‼️SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT! ‼
With a $7,500 donation to the City of Peru from an anonymous donor, the 2025 Taste of the Illinois Valley will be presented by Illinois Valley Animal Rescue, and they will have naming rights for the event! Thank you to this anonymous business for bringing awareness to IVAR!! 🐕‍🦺🐈
There are many other sponsor opportunities available if you wish to participate and contribute to the City of Peru's summer event!

Illinois Valley Animal Rescue AKA IVAR
City of Peru, Illinois Parks and Recreation
City of Peru, Illinois Offices

03/28/2025

The City of Peru is looking for sponsor support! The Taste of the Illinois Valley is just over 4 months away and we have many activities, and a lot of entertainment lined up for everyone to enjoy! Is your business looking to get involved with community events?! If you answered yes, this is a great opportunity! Follow the link below!
All sponsorship dollars collected are specifically assisting with funding the Kids' Zone allowing the kids' activities to remain free!
We will try to approach each business in person to distribute sponsorship information, but we cannot get to all businesses in a short amount of time, so some might find the sponsorship information in the mail. If seeing this post and interested in being involved, feel free to click the link below for all of the information needed!
We look forward to working with your business to make the event another success in year 5!
If you have questions, please reach out to Adam Thorson at the City of Peru!
https://www.peru.il.us/images/2025%20Taste%20Sponsor%20Packet.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2dWyUgcAA2lIPKizPf6d_BsotO-VTpNfdungvI00ggZuWWvnIsoMb9CC8_aem_-clZkpR5wOYq9Ym6sdALjQ