Events

Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling

North end of Pavilion Drive Pekin, IL

Debuting at the longstanding Pekin Marigold Festival, with four FREE shows throughout the weekend, come out to see professional wrestling in Pekin’s premier event of the year!

Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling

North end of Pavilion Drive Pekin, IL

Debuting at the longstanding Pekin Marigold Festival, with four FREE shows throughout the weekend, come out to see professional wrestling in Pekin’s premier event of the year!

Cardboard Boat Race

Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

The much-loved event is back Saturday, September 7! Will your boat make it 200 yards to be the crowned champion? Check-in at boat dock between: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Race begins: 3:00 p.m.

Marigolden Breakfast

The Miller Center 551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL, United States

Before you hit Mineral Springs Park on the last morning of the Marigold Festival, stop by the Miller Center, 551 S. 14th Street in Pekin, across from the Lagoon, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for a breakfast fundraiser to support TCRC and Miller Center programs. The cost is $6.00 a plate, including pancakes, sausage, […]

$6

Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling

North end of Pavilion Drive Pekin, IL

Debuting at the longstanding Pekin Marigold Festival, with four FREE shows throughout the weekend, come out to see professional wrestling in Pekin’s premier event of the year!

The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band

Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States

The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band performs music the Civil War era soldier would have loved to hear, whether it was the opera and folk music of the pre-war years, the music he heard on the battlefield and in the camp, or the music that evolved after the war. *Located on the Pavilion Porch  

Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling

North end of Pavilion Drive Pekin, IL

Debuting at the longstanding Pekin Marigold Festival, with four FREE shows throughout the weekend, come out to see professional wrestling in Pekin’s premier event of the year!

Pekin Farmers Market – September 12

Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United States

MARKET DETAILS: Dates: Thursdays, June 6 - August 29, September 12, October 10 Times: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Locations: Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL (moved inside if inclement weather) What: Entertainment, Food Trucks, and Vendors PUBLIC ATTENDANCE:  It's free to attend! Bring the family and enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts, and more […]

Who Let the Dogs Out? A “Murder”-Mystery Dinner

Avanti's Event Center 3401 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL, United States

(We will be accepting donated items for TAPS at the door. Food, treats, toys, puppy pads, litter, blankets, towels, laundry detergent, etc... for a list of wish items visit www.TAPSShelter.org) It’s that time of year – the much-anticipated Animal Rescue Fundraiser! It’s always so much fun to get animal lovers, supporters, and volunteers together and this event should prove to be […]

Downtown Concert Series – Mixtape Mayhem & Stone Cold Cowboys

Downtown Pekin on Court Street 342 Court St., Pekin, IL, United States

Join us again at the Downtown Concert Series in Pekin, IL for yet another night of incredible live music, craft, food, and beverage vendors. This time around we’ll be met with Mixtape Mayhem, Central Illinois’ most rockin’ female-fronted party band! And if one great band wasn’t enough, we’ll also be joined by Stone Cold Cowboys, the only band in Central […]

World Premiere – The Honorable Mister Marigold Play Reading

F.M. Peterson Theater at Pekin Commuity High School 320 Stadium Drive, Pekin, IL, United States

Join us for the world premiere of "The Honorable Mister Marigold," a play commissioned by the Dirksen Center that focuses on the final days of Pekin native Everett McKinley Dirksen and an interview that considers faith, equality and the future. The play reading stars Pekin Community High School distinguished alumnus Larry Kenney and Art Inc. co-founder Nikki Romain, and is […]

$15

Pekin Farmers Market – October 10

Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United States

MARKET DETAILS: Dates: Thursdays, June 6 - August 29, September 12, October 10 Times: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Locations: Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL (moved inside if inclement weather) What: Entertainment, Food Trucks, and Vendors PUBLIC ATTENDANCE:  It's free to attend! Bring the family and enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts, and more […]