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Pekin Public Library 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IllinoisPekin Public Library has some summer events! Free activities, programs, and prizes!
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Pekin Farmers Market – THURSDAYS ONLY
Miller Center Parking Lot, located at 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL 551 South 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United StatesEVERY THURSDAY | June 1 - August 31 | 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC ATTENDANCE: Free to attend! Bring the family and enjoy the entertainment, food, crafts, and more while you shop locally and support Pekin. Each week brings familiar favorites and a few different delights. So be sure to come back each week! ABOUT THE MARKET: We are excited […]
Pekin Park Concert Band (Sundays: June 25 – August 6)
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesBring your own lawn chair to the 96th summer season for the Pekin Park Concert Band every Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Mineral Springs Park near the Pavilion by the Lagoon. The concert season begins June 25 with the last night taking place on August 6.
Free
18th Annual Super Cruise 2023
This event begins on Friday, July 28 and goes till Saturday, July 29th! Fridays event will be Bike night that starts at 5 p.m. and goes till 11 p.m. Bike Night will have a live band, food vendors, adult beverages, bike show, and merchandise! Saturdays event is the Downtown Cruise that begins at 11:30 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. […]
Tazewell County 4-H Fair
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION 4-H FULTON-MASON-PEORIA-TAZEWELL UNIT The annual 4-H Fair is a family-friendly fair with interactive activities for everyone! Find us on Facebook: Tazewell County 4-H Veterans Memorial Fair Association. Dates: July 31 - August 2
Free
Larry’s Casting Kids – Fishing Derby
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesIn memory of Larry Goodlickhttps://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/activities-programs/larrys-casting-kids/ Come join us for a day of fishing at the beautiful Mineral Springs Park Lagoon! All those pre-registered will receive their own Larry’s Casting Kids T-shirt. The fishing derby is held on a Saturday with trophies, bait, breakfast, and prizes. Participants under the age of 14 will need an adult buddy (with a fishing license) […]
Free
Pavilion Porch Party – Mixtape Mayhem Band!
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesA family-friendly event that involves live music, food trucks, and a bar that serves beer and wine! Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a perfect day overlooking the iconic scenery of Mineral Springs Park! This event is Free (plus $2 for an optional adult beverage bracelet).
Free
Concert Series- Revel in Red !!
Music, Venders, Food, Cocktails, Dancing!
Taste of Pekin
Upper 300 Block of Court Street Pekin, ILPekin Main Street invites you to join us for a "Taste of Pekin". Stroll down Court Street while enjoying a taste of entrees, appetizers, sweet treats, drinks and more from local restaurants. Tickets are $1 each and available for purchase at the event!
Pekin Marigold Festival
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesThe first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973 to honor Pekin’s favorite son, Everett McKinley Dirksen, who continues to be honored each year at the festival. Dirksen, at the strong urging of David Burpee from the Burpee Seed Company, tried to make the marigold the national floral emblem. In support of Dirksen, the community began growing marigolds. While Dirksen […]
Friday Night Lights Fireworks
Pekin Memorial StadiumPekin Marigold Fesitival Opening Ceremonies after the PCHS Football Game
Art in the Park
Pekin Mineral Springs Park 1701 Court St, Pekin, IL, United StatesLikely the most anticipated event of the Marigold Festival, Art in the Park returns this year with a vendor lineup that is sure to keep you excited through every turn! Shop on Saturday, September 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again Sunday, September 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.