This summer is shaping up to be a big one at the Avanti’s Event Center… aka the “Dome”!  And yes, I know, the “dome,” or “bubble” as we called it, is down. However, the business and fun have never stopped!

Before I get into some of the events we have coming up, I want to thank Amy McCoy and the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce for letting us host their R. David Tebben Leadership Academy Graduation in March and the Chamber’s Annual Meeting with the theme “Business is Blooming” in April. It was a great event filled with information, networking, and fun. With the help of Amy and all the work that she and all the volunteer ambassadors do, business is truly blooming in Pekin. If you own/run a business and are not part of the Chamber of Commerce, I highly encourage you to join.

Now to the upcoming summer excitement as we enter our Summer ERA! We will be hosting Dodge Viper AutoCross, SportsCard n’ Collectors Shows, Softball Tournaments, and more… including these three events:

On June 21st we have another Murder-Mystery Dinner titled “A Golden Murder.” This is a Golden Girls meets Florida patio cookout. The menu will match the theme: Chicken Skewers, Pineapple Coconut Rice, Roasted Vegetables, and Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Use Promo Code “Voice” for 10% off tickets!

June 27th & 28th, we are the host for the Dragon’s Fire BalloonFest! With food trucks, bands, kid zones, and of course the balloons, this promises to be a great weekend. Admission is Free.

July 26th Are you Ready for It? Dress up in your favorite eras outfits and get ready to shake it off to the songs you know all too well with Burning Red: Unofficial Tribute to Taylor Swift! A show BY Swifties and FOR Swifties! This is an ALL AGES outdoor show. Burning Red has a history of selling out their shows, including in Peoria last year… so don’t wait to get your tickets swiftly you Swifties! Use the Promo Code “Voice” for 10% off tickets!