The Peoria City Council unanimously approved a site application for a Class H temporary outdoor liquor license for Peoria's Real Steel Inc. to host a Blocktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The requested license and site — Oak Street between Adams Street and Jefferson Avenue in the Warehouse District — was listed as agenda item 25-276.

City staff described the event as an inaugural Blocktoberfest in a part of the Warehouse District that already hosts successful fundraisers, including a long-running July Fourth event. Staff said the Blocktoberfest organizers hope to make the event recurring and to raise funds for a local nonprofit.

The city manager’s office told the council the item was placed on a special meeting agenda because the event date is time-sensitive. Council member Kelly moved approval; Council member Allen seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

City staff said if the applicant repeats the event and it is approved again next year, administrative approval authority will apply under the existing ordinance, and council would not need to see it annually. Council members did not raise objections in the recorded discussion.