Events

Miss Marigold Pageant

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

Join us for the 48th annual Miss Marigold Pageant and the inaugural Jr. Miss Marigold Pageant, sponsored by Dan Pfeifer State Farm!

Pekin Farmers Market – August 15

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 […]

Mother – Son Dance

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

The Class Reunion – Chaos Among Friends: A Murder-Mystery Dinner

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

Welcome to the School of Hard Knocks Class Reunion. This will surely be a night to remember, full of reminiscing and rekindling of old friendships. Enjoy your evening, but do not let your guard down. Some people never change and tonight might be a night some would rather forget! This audience-interactive murder mystery will create an evening of conspiracy, mystery, […]

Pekin Farmers Market – August 22

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 […]

Downtown Concert Series – Revel in Red

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

Come on back to the Downtown Concert Series in Pekin, IL for an unforgettable night of live music! This August 24th, we’re joined by the one-and-only Revel in Red, a six-piece band covering hits from the 1970s to today. From Prince and Van Halen, to Boston, Pink, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, and more, Revel In Red has just one rule: […]

Pekin Farmers Market – August 29

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 […]

Pekin Marigold Festival

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

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Marigold Festival Committee is looking forward to their annual Pekin Marigold Festival traditions. Always the weekend after Labor Day – this year’s festival events will be held on September 4-8, 2024. The first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973 to honor Pekin’s favorite son, Everett McKinley Dirksen. Dirksen continues to be honored each […]

Bicentennial Dragon Jam

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

Are you ready to JAM? Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and Pekin music history! The bands performing will be Matt Miller, Revel in Red, JammSammich and Back Street - truly a sound for all! Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Pekin Park Foundation to support construction of the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue to be […]

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!