Events

Pavilion Porch Party – Brothers and Friends Band!

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

A 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

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 States

UNIVERSITY 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 States

In 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 States

A 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

Taste of Pekin

Upper 300 Block of Court Street Pekin, IL

Pekin 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 States

The 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 Stadium

Pekin Marigold Fesitival Opening Ceremonies after the PCHS Football Game

Art in the Park

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

Likely 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.

Marigold Festival Parade

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

Gather along Broadway Road as we celebrate the menagerie of organizations and businesses who make Pekin an amazing place to live, work and play! The parade route begins at 14th Street with the theme, Marigolds on the Menu! The parade line-up will be posted at www.pekinmarigoldfestival.com and on Facebook on Wednesday, September 6.

Marigold Mile

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

The Marigold Mile Sprint kicks off the Marigold Festival Parade on Saturday morning! The start time is 10 a.m. With check in/registration beginning at 9 a.m. at Vonderheide's parking lot. The finish line is in the 300 Block of Court. $15 for Pre-registration and $20 for day of registration. Sign up at shazamracing.com, contact: pekinchamber@gmail.com