This year we are doing a basket raffle in lieu of our usual silent auction. This will give you the opportunity to view the baskets from the comfort (and wifi signal) of your own home. We will still have sales and an art silent auction in the pavilion and you can buy raffle tickets on location and browse the baskets in person! We are still receiving item donations so the baskets will grow as we do!

Online raffle sales will end at 5:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon. In person raffle ticket sales will end at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Winning tickets will be drawn at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 13th and can either be picked up on site at the pavilion. If unable to attend, we can drop it off in a 25 mile radius or you can pick up from Peoria or Chillicothe locations.

Ticket Prices:
1 ticket for $1
6 tickets for $5

Review the baskets below and add as many tickets for each as desired by selecting the basket, number of tickets, and updating the quantity above.

1. Bird Box

You won’t want to have your eyes closed for this set! This box is sure to wow the bird watcher in anyone! This box contains a smart bird feeder, two hummingbird feeders and finger rings, a small painting of a goldfinch and stickers from the Audubon society.  More items are expected for this basket, including binoculars & audubon books and prints. Value over $250

2. Discover the Heights

Go out and wander the unique shops in Peoria Heights with this basket. Included are two $10 gift cards for Leaves n Beans, a $50 gift card and thermal cup from Trefzger's Bakery, and a $75 gift card from Hearth restaurant! A perfect time out with dinner, coffee, and treats!  Total value $145.

3. Bee Kind to Yourself

Self care is essential to positive mental health, this basket is full of skin and hair care products to help you stay happy and healthy.  As well as a handmade bee coin purse, bee decorations, and more. 

4. Art Supply Bonanza

This basket was donated by Blick Art Supply and is sure to keep your artist occupied all summer long! This basket includes a 14x17 sketchbook, a pad of 24 sheets of acrylic specific paper pads, a drawing pencil set, a pack of oil pastels, a paint tray, brushes, and a set of 24 acrylic paint tubes. 

5. Fiber arts

This basket was donated by Blick Art Supply. It contains 5lbs. of beautiful earth tone skeins of yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks. Value of $50

6. Auto Care

This basket was donated by Chillicothe O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Included in this basket is a jump starter and a 12v tire inflator. At a value of $250 this basket is a perfect Father’s day gift!

7. The Joy of Gardening

This beautiful gardening bag contains gardening tools, gloves, a misting spray bottle, kneeling pad, yard lights and more!  Value of $50

8. Check out Chillicothe

This basket is one of our gift card specials! It contains a $25 gift card to Picket Fence and a $20 gift card for Odie’s restaurant. 

9. Game Night

This basket includes 4 tickets to any regular game to the Peoria Chiefs baseball team, a lawn toss set, a frisbee,and board games. What a great Father’s Day gift this would be!

10. Adventure Awaits

Enjoy a day with the family out at Wildlife Prairie Park with this basket. Included are entry tickets for 4, tickets to ride the Prairie Zephyr, and guest pass tickets for all day play at the park.

11. Hammock

This beautiful canvas and macrame hammock was donated by a friend of the Sun Foundation. It will be the best seat in your yard! Value $59

12. Child craft basket

This basket has a variety of projects for kids and it’s a great way to create a special Father’s Day gift!

13. Family Adventure basket

This basket is perfect for that on the go family looking for fun and excitement! Included are 11 tickets for rides at Kartville and tickets for 4 for laser tag at Elevate trampoline park. 

14. Geode Basket

Discover the beauty and fun of breaking open geodes and have the chance to see an exhibit on geodes at the peoria museum downtown. Great for the budding geologist in your family!

15. Majestic Animals

This basket is full of animal themed items like a unicorn horn headband, a puppy puzzle, a sloth notebook, unicorn hairbrush and more all bundled up in an adorable sloth basket!

16. Outdoor exploration

This basket is perfect for a family camping adventure! It comes with an REI backpack with a poncho built in, two more ponchos, a set of camping cookware, a national parks bucket hat, an emergency thermal blanket, sleeping bag, and a flashlight.  Perfect for a weekend in the great outdoors!

17. Older kid care set

Practicing self care started at an earlier age gives kids the chance to build self confidence. This basket comes with a hair straightener, cocoa butter moisturizer, a journal, a good book, bath bombs and more! 

18. Gift Card for Witchy Wares

A gift card for $50 at witchy wares, this website is full of crystals, ointments and natural lip gloss! Whether you’re into crystals or herbal remedies there’s plenty to choose from with this gift card! Value $50 Donated by Jennifer Weaver of Witchy Wares

19. Peoria Park District

Even More to Explore with this Pass from the Peoria Park District including 2 admissions to Owens Center, Peoria PlayHouse, RiverPlex, Peoria Zoo, and a guided hike at the Forest Park Nature Center.  Total Value is $99. 

20. Basket of Monet products

This basket generously donated by Lee Ann Smith contains $45 value worth of Monet beauty supplies. Pamper yourself or that special person in your life! 

21.  Tanners Orchard

Enjoy a fun fall family day out at Tanner’s Orchard. This basket includes tickets to the pick your own orchard, a free box of donuts, tickets to the corn maze and more! 

22.  First Ascent - Peoria

Are you looking for a different kind of adventure with your family or friends? Check out this coupon for a free small group climbing session at First Ascent rock climbing in Peoria. With a value of $194 this package is quite the deal!

23.  Miller Park Zoo & Children’s Discovery Museum

Have a family day down in Bloomington with 4 passes to the Children’s Discover Museum  AND the Miller Park Zoo. 

24. Two  Normal theater passes and two free popcorns 

Have a lovely  night out with tickets to the normal theater and 2 free buckets of popcorn. 

25.  Radar Family Farms

Tired of the same old attractions? This basket offers a one day activity pass for a family of four down at Radar Family Farms in Normal. 

26.  Two free introductory classes from Upper Limits Climbing Gym

Have you ever wanted to try rock climbing? Here’s your chance for 2 free introductory classes for you and a friend down at Upper Limits climbing gym in Bloomington. Rental gear is included. 

27.  David Davis Mansion - Bloomington

This is a two event package for the David Davis Mansion. This basket includes admission for 2 adults and 2 children for the Garden Walk on July 11 or 12 and admissions to the Gilded Age Christmas with Santa on Dec 19 or 20.  

28.  Knights Action Park - Springfield

Knights Action Park has a lot to offer for a small staycation down in Springfield IL. This gift card is for two passes to Splash Kingdom with an  $80 Value.

29. Chicago fun

Take your family up to Chicago for a day of fun and adventure and get 4 free entry passes to the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry AND 4 passes to the Brookfield zoo!

30. Kids stunt car

This awesome rechargeable RC Car has a controller style remote and a wrist movement activated controller, drift and slide this rc car into your family today!

31. Drury Lane and Laugh Factory

This basket comes with 2 tickets to Drury Lane Theater and 2 tickets to the Laugh Factory in Chicago.