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Community Spotlight sponsored by UnityPoint Health

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

The Pekin Marigold Festival is more than a celebration. It’s a platform for dozens of non-profit organizations to share their message and fundraise for their cause. Learn more about these pillars of our community at UnityPoint Health Community Spotlight. To register as a non-profit organization, please register here: 2022 UnityPoint Health Community Spotlight Application (jotform.com)

Festive Foods sponsored by Pekin Insurance

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

Did you know each of our Pekin Insurance Festive Food vendors is represented by a local non-profit organization? The Pekin Marigold Festival serves as the biggest fundraising event of the year for many! Support your community: buy a corndog. Or donuts. Or loaded potato. Or… #marigoldmemories #PekinMarigoldFestival

Marigold Parade sponsored by Commerce Bank

Gather along Broadway Road as we celebrate the menagerie of organizations and businesses who make Pekin an amazing place to live, work and play!

Marigold Mile

Lead the Parade by joining in the Marigold Mile around the parade route! #marigoldmemories

Lagoon Glow sponsored by East Court Village

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

Candle lit lanterns will return to a lagoon near you this September. Join us for the East Court Village Lagoon Glow and be part of the magic! Need a lantern? See the Pekin Marigold Festival at the Pekin Farmers Markets on August 18th and 25th! We’ll be there from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine.

Kids Experience

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

Bring your kids to this free interactive space at Pekin Marigold Festival to make #marigoldmemories!

Chalk Walk sponsored by NRG

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

NRG Powerton Generating Station presents the 2022 Marigold Chalk Walk. Artists are invited to the NE side of the Pekin Lagoon's perimeter to transform the concrete sidewalk into their very own canvas.  Artists may create whatever they want on their block of sidewalk and are eligible for awards.

Discover Pekin: Downtown Music Concert Series

Upper 300 Block of Court Street Pekin, IL

Join the City of Pekin's Tourism Committee in a fun night of live music, food and various vendors. Music provided by Revel in Red

Christmas on Court

A quintessential Christmas experience in Downtown Pekin! Christmas on Court will be held Friday, December 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the 300-600 blocks of Court Street. Santa will also be available for photos at the Santa house in front of the Courthouse. Along with Santa, the event will have live entertainment! Businesses in the downtown area will […]

Mother – Son Dance! Valentine’s Style!

Dance the night away at our second Mother - Son Dance in the Zeller Banquet Center at the Avanti's Dome. The Avanti's Dome will host its second Mother - Son Dance in the Zeller Banquet Center at the Avanti's Dome. Arrive in your semi-casual or formal attire and dance the night away. Welcoming all Mom's and their little boys. Light […]

$10 – $35

Daddy – Daughter Dance… Valentine Style!

Dance the night away at our Daddy - Daughter Dance in the Zeller Banquet Center at the Avanti's Dome. The Avanti's Dome will host its third Daddy - Daughter Dance in the Zeller Banquet Center at the Avanti's Dome. Arrive in your semi-casual or formal attire and dance the night away. Welcoming all Dad's and their little girls. Light refreshments […]

$10 – $35

Murder Mystery Dinner: Mayhem at The Juice Joint!

Join us for an evening of Mystery, Murder, and Dinner! Presented by Die Laughing Entertainment! Mayhem at The Juice Joint: With the passing of prohibition and organized crime on the rise, The Juice Joint, a swanky speakeasy run by Dina Diva, has been nothing but jumping. To celebrate its success, Dina is throwing a party to remember at her exclusive […]

$50