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 […]
Pekin Marigold Fesitival Opening Ceremonies after the PCHS Football Game
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.
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.
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
This demonstration is nostalgic and where #marigoldmemories are made. Lanterns will be available for purchase during the Marigold Festival. Write a memory or wish on your lantern or honor a loved one. The lanterns will be cast into the lagoon at dusk.
Tournament Fundraiser benefiting special needs programming with Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association (IRVSRA). Play for fun, play for money, play for a purpose. Open to the public. Registration Required. Two Divisions (max 12 teams per division) Recreation – Co-Ed 6’s (at least 2 females on the court at all times) Competitive – Co-Ed 4’s (at least 1 female on […]
Mark your calendars for the Downtown Pekin Trick or Treat! While this event is strongly hosted along the 300-600 block of Court Street, we encourage you to visit any of our open downtown businesses!
Mark your calendars for the Derby Street Trick or Treat! The downtown business community will be hosting a walk about event from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 21st.
Have some spooktacular fun with a walk through our not-so-haunted Storybook Garden. Show off your costume and enjoy some Halloween games and candy. Drop in anytime - for all ages!
Have some spooktacular fun with a walk through our not-so-haunted Storybook Garden. Show off your costume and enjoy some Halloween games and candy. Drop in anytime - for all ages!
Stop at each business to get a card punched within two days. The Grand Prize Winner wins $350 in gift certificates! $25 from each store. Shops will have their own specials, door prizes, and refreshments. Participating Businesses: Soul Restoration | 2914 Court Artistic Flowers | 2914 Court Five B's Liquidation & Crafts | 2934 Court Tails of a Bookworm | […]
