Trailside Event Center

Photo Credit Teresa Williams

We welcome you to come visit us and see what a difference the Trailside Event Center will make for your special day. Experience quality service every step of the way. Located above Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights.

Welcome to the Trailside

...a beautiful new space in a grand old location.

The building was constructed in 1895 and served as a Bicycle Factory for Rouse Hazard & Co. The walls are adorned with original bicycles as well as blueprints for the 20,000 bicycles produced per year.

Through the years many different businesses came and went. The building was weathered and worn.

In 2014 Jeff and Martha Huebner had a vision to relocate their bakery into the historic brick building. In 2016, after a two-year long restoration project, Trailside Event Center was born.

The second-story event venue offers lovely panoramic views of Peoria Heights in a setting of exposed bricks and wooden beams. The original pine floors have been restored and offer guests a welcoming open dance floor. 

Trailside's open stairway showcases the flooring and lumber from the building's construction in 1895 and makes a warm first impression for unique events with friends and family.

A private outdoor green space offers a cool atmosphere for photos or mingling, with exposed train rails and easy access to the Rock Island Trail and downtown Peoria Heights.

Accessible parking and a passenger elevator mean everyone can join your celebration!

More than just weddings

Our clean 6,000 square foot banquet room is your blank canvas.

Consider us for

Birthday Parties
Baby Showers
Bereavement Luncheons
Corporate Meetings
Holiday Parties
Retirement Parties
Vendor Showcases
Etc.

We offer special discounted rates for Mondays-Wednesdays!

  • Laurie’s customers, Larissa and Emmett, just married walking off the aisle together.
  • Rustic table setting at one of Laurie’s customers wedding.
  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.
  • Laurie’s customers, Evan and Kade, running down a mountain after getting married.

  • Megan W

    We had our wedding reception and rehearsal dinner at Trailside. All of our guests commented on the beauty of the space.

    My husband and I could not get over how amazing the staff was. Mark and Liz were so great to work with. They were responsive to all our questions and emails. They helped us while setting up and taking stuff down. And even stored things in their office for the weekend until we could come back to pick it up. The bar staff was also great and we were able to get any drinks we wanted to serve. They were friendly and very attentive to our guests. The venue and their staff were absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend anyone to book Trailside for an event, big or small. You will not be disappointed!

  • Laurie’s customers, Fernando and Kate embracing by the lake on their wedding day.

  • McKenzie Bigliazzi - Photographer

    “Beautiful all in one venue. Love Shooting here.”

  • Laurie’s customers, Mariana and Carmen holding hands on a green lawn on their wedding day.

  • Adil A

    We chose to have our wedding reception at Trailside Events Center and it was a great decision! The venue itself is so charming with a loft-like vibe and exposed brick. Working with Mark and Lizzie was a pleasure. They were receptive to our design demands and were very professional in the lead up and day of the reception. Would highly recommend this venue!

Wedding Stories

  • Cassie & Lindsay

    “Cassie and Lindsay’s love story just so happens to begin within this very building.”

    Read their story

  • Jo & Adam

    “May the Fourth be with you”

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  • Natalie & Travis

    “Trailside Event Center provided the perfect venue for the “Boho” wedding theme with it’s warm brick walls and restored hardwood floors.”

    Read Florist Blog