City of Peoria Special Events Page
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| Peoria Events for February 27, 2010 |
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Event: |
16th Annual NBHC Multicultural Music Festival |
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Date: |
February 27-28 |
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Time: |
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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Location: |
City of Peoria Municipal Campus Amphitheater |
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Description: |
The 16th Annual Northwest Black History Committee Multicultural Music Festival features world renowned performers, vendor booths, food, a kids’ zone and more.
Admission: $10 ages 13 and older; $5 ages 7-12; kids under 7 free.
This event is co-sponsored by the City of Peoria Diversity Committee. |
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Contact
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Northwest Black History Committee |
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Contact
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623-204-0959 |
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Web
Link: |
www.aznbhc.org/Festival.htm |
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Event: |
College Showdown Baseball Tournament |
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Date: |
February 26-28 |
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Time: |
Fri & Sat 3 pm & 7 pm; Sun 10 am & 2 pm |
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Location: |
Peoria Sports Complex |
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Description: |
This first time event will include Division I college baseball action featuring Gonzaga University, University of Kansas and Sacramento State University. Two games will be played each day. Tickets available at Peoria Stadium Box Office: $6 per game or passes for $10 daily or $25 tournament. For each ticket purchased for the Showdown receive two free lawn tickets to Opening Day of Spring Training, March 3. |
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Contact
Person: |
Complex Operations |
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Contact
Phone: |
623-773-8700 |
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Web
Link: |
www.peoriaaz.com/sportscomplex/pdf/CollegeShowdown2010.pdf |
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Event: |
Fan Fest 2010 |
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Date: |
February 27 |
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Time: |
9 am - 1 pm |
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Location: |
Peoria Sports Complex |
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Description: |
Fan Fest is the complex's official start of the Spring Training season. Admission, parking and activities are free. The event includes team practices, inflatables, playing catch on the field, running the bases, sports memorabilia and the return of the all age interactive skills area. Fill up your "Fan Fest Passport" by visiting each skills station and enter to win baseball equipment or 2010 Spring Training tickets. A free youth clinic from 12pm-2:30pm hosted by Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will be held with registration onsite. The first 400 kids get a free tee ball bag courtesy of AZ Stadium Sports. All kids 12 and under will receive a free ticket to the College Showdown Baseball Tournament. |
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Contact
Person: |
Complex Operations |
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Contact
Phone: |
623-773-8700 |
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Web
Link: |
www.springtrainingpeoria.com |
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Event: |
Practice Fields Open |
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Date: |
February 20-April 1 |
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Time: |
9:15 am |
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Location: |
Peoria Sports Complex |
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Description: |
The Padres and Mariners Practice Fields will open daily at 9:15 am from February 20 through April 1. Full squad workouts begin February 25. Practice Field gates will remain open until early afternoon. Admission to this area is free. This is a great opportunity to see your favorite players up close during their morning workouts and warm ups. |
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Contact
Person: |
Complex Operations |
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Contact
Phone: |
623-773-8700 |
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Web
Link: |
www.peoriaaz.gov/springtraining |
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