Fun light show. Especially if you don't have to wait in a long line. We went on Christmas and we…read moredrove straight in. No hassle at all. $10. But I would plan accordingly. If you think there's going to be a line, use bathrooms and bring snacks before coming. Also huge tip: Make sure you are going to the "Folepi's Winter Wonderland". Because the Festival of Lights is actually a parade that is an event at a different place in East Peoria. The winter wonderland we are reviewing here is the light show you drive through. But the light show is really well done. Lots of fun things constructed I haven't seen before. Like a huge Star Trek Enterprise.

This was really cool. I had never seen anything like it before and the photos don't do it justice…read more There are so many displays and you can tell the effort & work put into them is commendable. I would imagine kids would especially love it, BUT something I didn't read about in any of the reviews is the CRAZY wait time. From the point that our car was "in line" we drove (very slowly, mind you) for over 90 minutes before getting to the ONE pay station... so two of the world's longest lines of cars are converging into one pay line. Still, it's inexpensive and there is even a radio channel you can turn to with Christmas music to really get you into the holiday spirit. So if you go, make sure you have PLENTY of time. And if you go with kids, good luck!!!

I love this Festival! It's the best pumpkin ice cream around! They give good portions too…read more I always get the pumpkin chili, it's pretty good. There's also a craft fair and carnival.

Great annual community event! Always look forward to the Pumpkin Sweet Shop and Pumpkin Grill…read moregoodies.

Ackerman farms is a great family friendly produce market, petting zoo, gift shop and all around…read moreentertaining place. I was in town from Florida and this was a great place to savor the Midwest fall experience. I selected one of the beautiful mum plants for my Aunt and Uncle. I loved the pumpkins and squash of all sizes displayed in various bins and baskets. I wanted to back my car up to the gift shop and a take a lot of items home. They offer local popcorn, jams and candy apples, decor items and cooking tools like aprons with catchy phrases. They had a lamp I really wanted but was not sure it would fit in my car with my luggage. I found the staff very nice and willing to interact with you. They would answer questions but also let you browse and look as much as you wanted. Snother surprising thing was the animals were so friendly. Some of the alpacas came right up to me over the fence and the kitties got up from sunning themselves to greet me. I loved the clever signs and the old truck parked in front of the sunflower field. If you are looking for fall photo back drops this is the place. They serve drinks and have a picnic area. Although I was in town too early for the pumpkin festival, I felt like I got a good sampling of activities on my visit to Ackerman's Farm and the parking was very convenient.

It's a beautiful farm, with lots of activities for the whole family. I love the gift shop,…read moreespecially when buying pumpkin everything!

I hope Sugar Grove doesn't use them again for next year's Corn Boil. Most expensive tickets to any…read morecarnival I've taken my family to. They stop selling wristbands during the day. 5 tickets to ride 1 ride without wrist band. 44 tickets for $40. Throw in they only take cash and no cards. I hope no one in northern Illinois books them.

Saturday 6/22/13 was the first Washington Farmers' Market. Because of the amount of rain we've had…read moreand flooded fields, produce may be a little slow this summer. My wife was quite pleased with the lettuce. Much better than store-bought, according to her. The radishes tasted good, but some were "woody". The strawberry preserves were excellent! We also had crafters come in: one lady all the way from Lincoln. Her shop is The Cloth Penguin, and she has baby bands, jewelry, skirts, and other stuff. Reach her at jfrawleyb@comcast.net. Another crafter had his wife staff the booth: thesycamoretree.net. He sells unique gift items. I'm looking forward to next Saturday when we might have more farmers show up. Northtown Farms specializes in pork burgers. Garden Marketplace specializes in vegetables.

Very cool place with a pour your own beer setup. Only complaint is that the Photo Booth wasn't…read moreworking, but other than that, it was a good time

The worst service I have had at a self service beer tap bar. Imbecile bar tenders I guess because…read moreyou draw your own beers. I asked several questions that someone with rudimentary intelligence regarding their profession and business would know. Not only did they not know, they were rude.

The red cabbage was soooo sour I couldn't eat it or neither could my husband nice looking but…read moresauerbraten wasn't that tasty but was very tender. Potatoes smashed were delicious gravy was delicious raspberry crumble pie delicious !

Just a quick update after having had dinner here last Friday 10/18. It's sad to see fewer German…read morerestaurants in Peoria, I loved Hofbrau, so sad to not see it open, lots of memories. But the Friday night dinners are great, and lots of good people too! And I love this sign near the kitchen.