Hot In the Heights

May 29, 2025 from 5:30-9:30pm

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

This is a 21+ event ONLY!

Event Deets

What better way to start the warm days of summer than with a cold craft cocktail!

Hot in the Heights will feature the unique drink capabilities of local bars and restaurants. Similar to Taste of the Heights, you’ll be able to purchase drink tickets at the event, which can be turned in to each vendor for a drink. Drink tickets cost $1 each and will be priced in the $7-$9 range. A variety of food trucks will be available to supply you with sustenance while the party goes on.

While sipping and eating, you’ll get to enjoy live music from Windows Down and JammSammich, brought to you by Pour Bros. Craft Taproom.

We’ll also have a ticketed Pong game for your chance to win Heights merch and gifts. Corn hole and other free games will be set up too.

AND, each attendee will be given a “passport” with activities to complete in order to be entered into the grand prize drawing.

With only 500 tickets available, don’t wait to get your tickets!

Meet the Vendors

Stay tuned for the announcement of our vendors!

The 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, enjoy live music from Windows Down and JammSammich.

5:30-6:30pm: Windows Down

  • 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).

7:00-9:30pm: JammSammich

  • 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.

  • All good things must come to an end…

    As the reality sets in that, after 27 years, Peoria’s Perennial Party Rock Band, JammSammich is calling it a day, it’s worth noting that the band is going out as friends-who-are-like-family and with a bucket list that has been checked full many times over. 

    Formed in the late nineties - in a post-grunge world that thankfully, was ready to dance and have a good time - JammSammich started out as a funk and disco show - specializing in the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder and James Brown. Evolving over time to encompass almost EVERY flavor of music in their shared influence, a strong Midwest following was established and the band enjoyed two and a half decades of monster shows, entertained crowds at top venues like the House of Blues, as guests of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, on the Las Vegas Strip - even aboard a floating party cruise on Lake Tahoe. JammSammich headlined the largest festivals in and around Central Illinois and shared the stage with legendary rocker, Rick Springfield! Even more notable were the opportunities the band was afforded to give back, supporting causes like the St Jude Children’s Hospital and First Responders. And weddings - almost 100 weddings over 27 years.

    This Summer, the band mounts their last hurrah - as band members tend to other projects - and non-musical interests. These last few shows will be a celebration of not only the band and the memories made - but the fans and friends who have made it all worthwhile. Don’t miss a chance to get in the GrooveQuake - May 29th, Peoria Heights Summer Kickoff at Tower Park….

It Takes a Village

Volunteer at Hot in the Heights

Volunteers will receive free admission to the event. Sign up for a shift and come help make the start to the summer a blast.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our “doors” open at 5:00pm, but the official event starts at 5:30pm.

  • There is free parking available throughout Peoria Heights at Tower Park and in the parking lot behind Joe’s Italian. There is also street parking available, but be sure to pay attention to signs for where not to park.

  • We will have several regular and handicap accessible portable toilets available.

  • While we love our furry friends, we encourage you to come without them to this event due to the limited space.

  • This event is 21+ only. We have several other events throughout the year that kids are welcome at. Be sure to check our events page for details.

  • This event is happening, rain or shine!

  • Yes, in fact, we encourage it!

Contact the Chamber

Still have questions or maybe you have a question about Peoria Heights in general, feel free to reach out to the Peoria Heights Chamber.