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About Trailside Event Center
Based in Peoria Heights, Trailside Event Center works with couples planning weddings throughout Peoria and Pekin, Illinois. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts, Soderstrom Castle. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does wedding catering cost in Peoria?
Catering in Peoria typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Peoria?
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Wedding venues near Trailside Event Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts | 0.2 mi |
| Soderstrom Castle | 0.6 mi |
| Luthy Botanical Garden | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Trailside Event Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Peoria weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 18° | 15% | 4:13 PM | 4:55 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 21° | 16% | 4:55 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Mar | 51° | 32° | 19% | 6:29 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 42° | 26% | 7:01 PM | 7:38 PM |
| May | 74° | 53° | 27% | 7:29 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 22% | 7:50 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 17% | 7:48 PM | 8:28 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 19% | 7:18 PM | 7:56 PM |
| Sep | 78° | 56° | 17% | 6:31 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Oct | 65° | 44° | 19% | 5:40 PM | 6:17 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 33° | 18% | 3:59 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 23° | 16% | 3:48 PM | 4:31 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Peoria Gtr Peoria Airport (6.8 mi from Peoria). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Peoria.
Getting to Peoria
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PIA General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 120 mi | 3 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| St. Louis | 150 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Milwaukee | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 195 mi | 4 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Peoria; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4416 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, USA
- Where
- Peoria Heights · 2 miles east of central Peoria
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Caterers · Wedding Rentals
- In Peoria
- One of 22 wedding caterers we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (309) 740-7171
- Website
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Around Peoria Heights
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 20 within 10
- Communities served
- Washington, East Peoria
Distances are straight-line from Trailside Event Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Peoria.
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