"Gateway to Starved Rock"

We invite you, not only for a day, but to stay awhile & enjoy the hotels, shops, restaurants & attractions...for further information click on TOURISM INFO on the left, or for our EVENT CALENDAR...just scroll down.

Also visit the
Utica Special Events Committee Web-Site
To View Videos Of Utica, Attractions,
Lodging & Shops
at
www.visitutica-il.com

The Special Events Committee is an independant organization consisting of volunteer workers who help promote Utica, it's businesses, & events  in order to encourage tourism to Utica.

Below Is A Brief Map Showing The
Location Of Utica Businesses...

"Authentic Louisiana Dishes"

Live Music by
Creole Stomp
&
Hopefully Boiled Crawfish.

Hope you can come!
Amy & Cajun Ron

Check our web-site at
www.ronscajunconnection.com
or call
815-667-9855
to make sure.

Canal Boat & Trolley Tour


Join us for the newest history tour that
Starved Rock Lodge has to offer.

Races

The 2008 APBA Pro National Boat Races begin on Friday, July 25th on Beautiful Lake DePue.

Friday, July 25th

Races begin at 12noon

500 Sprint Hydroplane, C Racing Hydroplane, 175cc Hydroplane, 125cc Runabout, K PRO Hydroplane, C Service Runabout, OSY 400, 500cc Hydroplane, 0175cc Hydroplane World Championship Qualifying (if necessary)

Saturday, July 26th

Races begin at 12noon

C Racing Runabout, 250cc Runabout, 350cc Hydroplane, 
C Service Hydroplane, 700cc Hydroplane, 500cc Runabout

Sunday, July 27th

Races begin at 12noon

1100cc Runabout, 125cc Hydroplane, 350cc Runabout,
250cc Hydroplane, 1100cc Hydroplane

For more information visit...
www.depuemensclub.org

Starved Rock Lodge
presents
Entertainment On The Veranda

Photo by Kathy Casstevens

featuring

Friday, Jul 25th
Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel (Blues)

Saturday, Jul 26th
Leo Moran & Bongo Murty

Time: 8pm to 11:30pm

FOLLIES THEATRE
presents


This is the show that makes Starved Rock ROLL! ALL SHOOK UP! THE FABULOUS FIFTIES FLASHBACK SHOW! is a rock and stroll down memory lane featuring over three dozen hits of the 50’s and 60’s in an action-packed, singing, dancing, fun-filled revue.

Starring a cast of five professional performers (all of whom have performed together extensively), ALL SHOOK UP! is a singing, dancing, rollicking tribute to the girl groups, the guy groups, and the fabulous music of the 1950’s (and early 1960’s). The cast even takes you along to a beach party, and performs hit after hit—all weaving a funny story line incorporating the music of young love in simpler times.

With plenty of audience participation, and—of course—a tribute to Elvis, ALL SHOOK UP! will take you on a sentimental journey (for those who remember the music of the era), and generate the fun of GREASE for those too young to remember the tunes.

Appropriate for all ages, take a “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” with the sizzling sounds of summer! Whether you’re “Bobby’s Girl” or “The Leader of the Pack,” you can “Let The Good Times Roll” with “Charlie Brown” (he’s a clown!), and the rest of the gang who guarantee to get you “ALL SHOOK UP!”

LAND & WATER CRUISE

Tour includes history trolley ride,
soup & salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge,
and a Leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the
'Belle of the Rock',
an authentic paddle wheel boat.

Times
9:30am to 1pm
&
11am to 2:30pm

Price
$32.00 per adult
$27.00 per child 10 & under

For tickets & information call..
800-868-7625  Ext.386

Junior League Softball State Tournament
July 26th thru July 30th
Utica Memorial Park
Game Times on Sat & Sun are 1pm & 3pm
Players Picnic on Sat at 5pm
Home Run Contest on Sat at 6pm
Mon, Tue & Wed Game Times are at 6pm 


For additional information contact
League President...Doug Porter
at
815-343-1632

 For More Information
Click Here

CASUAL DINNER & EVENING CRUISE

Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley
& travel to the "Belle of the Rock"
an authentic paddle wheel boat,
for a leisurely cruise on the
picturesque Illinois River.

After the cruise the Trolley will bring
you back to the Lodge where you
will enjoy a special dinner served
with cheesecake.

Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Price: $34.95 per person

For reservations please call...
800-868-7625  Ext.386

LAND & WATER CRUISE

Tour includes history trolley ride,
soup & salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge,
and a Leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the
'Belle of the Rock',
an authentic paddle wheel boat.

Time
11am to 2:30pm

Price
$32.00 per adult
$27.00 per child 10 & under

For tickets & information call..
800-868-7625  Ext.386

Join us on the Veranda at Starved Rock Lodge
as entertainers sing their hearts out.


WALS-FM will host the 27th annual edition of America's
Largest Country Music Talent Search. The winner from this
local competition will move on to perform in the
State Country Showdown in August.

State winners, each of whom earns a $1,000.00 cash prize, will advance to their regional competition in the fall.

Grill opens at 5pm
Entertainment begins at 7pm

To participate contact WALS-FM at the Peru, ILL office...
815-224-2100

FOLLIES THEATRE
presents


This is the show that makes Starved Rock ROLL! ALL SHOOK UP! THE FABULOUS FIFTIES FLASHBACK SHOW! is a rock and stroll down memory lane featuring over three dozen hits of the 50’s and 60’s in an action-packed, singing, dancing, fun-filled revue.

Starring a cast of five professional performers (all of whom have performed together extensively), ALL SHOOK UP! is a singing, dancing, rollicking tribute to the girl groups, the guy groups, and the fabulous music of the 1950’s (and early 1960’s). The cast even takes you along to a beach party, and performs hit after hit—all weaving a funny story line incorporating the music of young love in simpler times.

With plenty of audience participation, and—of course—a tribute to Elvis, ALL SHOOK UP! will take you on a sentimental journey (for those who remember the music of the era), and generate the fun of GREASE for those too young to remember the tunes.

Appropriate for all ages, take a “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” with the sizzling sounds of summer! Whether you’re “Bobby’s Girl” or “The Leader of the Pack,” you can “Let The Good Times Roll” with “Charlie Brown” (he’s a clown!), and the rest of the gang who guarantee to get you “ALL SHOOK UP!”

HEGELER CARUS MANSION

CASUAL DINNER & EVENING CRUISE

Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley
& travel to the "Belle of the Rock"
an authentic paddle wheel boat,
for a leisurely cruise on the
picturesque Illinois River.

After the cruise the Trolley will bring
you back to the Lodge where you
will enjoy a special dinner served
with cheesecake.

Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Price: $34.95 per person

For reservations please call...
800-868-7625  Ext.386

Interested in Photography?

Do you want to learn more about how to operate
your specific camera?

We will cover camera operation, photography theory, and composition while hiking the trails of Starved Rock.

We will spend one-on-one time with you working
with your specific camera.

We welcome all types of cameras & photographers.

Cost: $100.00

for more information see www.besphoto.com
or to sign up contact Mike Bessler at 630-667-5174
or email mike@besphoto.com

Canal Boat & Trolley Tour


Join us for the newest history tour that
Starved Rock Lodge has to offer.

Starved Rock Lodge
presents
Entertainment On The Veranda

Photo by Kathy Casstevens

featuring

Friday, Aug 1st
Brian Neumann & Mark Pyszka

Saturday, Aug 2nd
TBA

Time: 8pm to 11:30pm

LAND & WATER CRUISE

Tour includes history trolley ride,
soup & salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge,
and a Leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the
'Belle of the Rock',
an authentic paddle wheel boat.

Times
9:30am to 1pm
&
11am to 2:30pm

Price
$32.00 per adult
$27.00 per child 10 & under

For tickets & information call..
800-868-7625  Ext.386

CASUAL DINNER & EVENING CRUISE

Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley
& travel to the "Belle of the Rock"
an authentic paddle wheel boat,
for a leisurely cruise on the
picturesque Illinois River.

After the cruise the Trolley will bring
you back to the Lodge where you
will enjoy a special dinner served
with cheesecake.

Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Price: $34.95 per person

For reservations please call...
800-868-7625  Ext.386

LAND & WATER CRUISE

Tour includes history trolley ride,
soup & salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge,
and a Leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the
'Belle of the Rock',
an authentic paddle wheel boat.

Time
11am to 2:30pm

Price
$32.00 per adult
$27.00 per child 10 & under

For tickets & information call..
800-868-7625  Ext.386

Round Trip Overnight Excursion
Peoria to Starved Rock State Park

2 days, 1 night....$299.00 per person
based on double occupancy

Our riverboat trip prices include:

• All Taxes and gratuities
• All meals, lodging and snacks featuring:
  • Signature entrees such as chef carved prime rib
  • Gourmet cheeses accompanied with a glass of wine
• Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, and tea aboard the cruise
• Old-fashioned entertainment featuring:
  • Professional Storytelling
  • World-class ragtime piano
  • River history
• Baggage handling
• Friendliest crew on the river
  
  For more information call...800-676-8999
  Or visit our Web-Site at... www.spiritofpeoria.com 

FOLLIES THEATRE
presents


This is the show that makes Starved Rock ROLL! ALL SHOOK UP! THE FABULOUS FIFTIES FLASHBACK SHOW! is a rock and stroll down memory lane featuring over three dozen hits of the 50’s and 60’s in an action-packed, singing, dancing, fun-filled revue.

Starring a cast of five professional performers (all of whom have performed together extensively), ALL SHOOK UP! is a singing, dancing, rollicking tribute to the girl groups, the guy groups, and the fabulous music of the 1950’s (and early 1960’s). The cast even takes you along to a beach party, and performs hit after hit—all weaving a funny story line incorporating the music of young love in simpler times.

With plenty of audience participation, and—of course—a tribute to Elvis, ALL SHOOK UP! will take you on a sentimental journey (for those who remember the music of the era), and generate the fun of GREASE for those too young to remember the tunes.

Appropriate for all ages, take a “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N” with the sizzling sounds of summer! Whether you’re “Bobby’s Girl” or “The Leader of the Pack,” you can “Let The Good Times Roll” with “Charlie Brown” (he’s a clown!), and the rest of the gang who guarantee to get you “ALL SHOOK UP!”

HEGELER CARUS MANSION

CASUAL DINNER & EVENING CRUISE

Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley
& travel to the "Belle of the Rock"
an authentic paddle wheel boat,
for a leisurely cruise on the
picturesque Illinois River.

After the cruise the Trolley will bring
you back to the Lodge where you
will enjoy a special dinner served
with cheesecake.

Time: 6pm to 8:30pm
Price: $34.95 per person

For reservations please call...
800-868-7625  Ext.386