Events

Pavilion Porch Party – June

The Pavilion Porch Party is a family-friendly series of events planned for four evenings throughout the summer. It will feature live music, food trucks, and a bar serving beer and wine. The Pavilion porch and adjacent grassy area will create an outdoor beer garden overlooking the iconic scenery of Mineral Springs Park, the perfect place to unwind at the end […]

Pekin Farmers Market – June 13

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 […]

Veterans Parade

Court Street

Mark your calendars for June 15th, 2024, as Pekin honors its Veterans during the kickoff to the Downtown Street Fair! Starting at 10am, the parade will make its way down Court Street, culminating at the stage on the corner of Court Street and Capitol Street. This parade is a great chance to honor our remaining World War II veterans, let […]

Downtown Concert Series- 2nd Chance

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

Join the City of Pekin’s Tourism Committee in an exciting night of live music from 2nd Chance, a five-piece band from the Peoria area playing a wide range of classic and modern rock! Come rain or shine, enjoy a great selection of crafts, food, & beverage vendors! Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes because this is a night you […]

Pekin Farmers Market – June 20

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 […]

Miss Riverbottom 2024 – Pekin Boat Club

Pekin Boat Club 1 Coopers Island, Pekin, IL

Come on out to three full days of excitement at the Pekin Boat Club's 2024 Miss Riverbottom event! Featuring live music, food vendors, and the Miss Riverbottom Contest, bask in three full days of great fun and sun. RSVP at the Facebook event below! https://www.facebook.com/events/398421203181021   June 21 8am-10am: Continental breakfast, $3 WELL Bloody Mary's 10am: Beverage ticket, wristband sales […]

Pekin Park Concert Band – 97th Summer Band Season

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

Mineral Springs Park (by the Pavilion)   Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Rain location: Miller Center   Pekin Park Concert Band contributions and sponsorship funding: Pekin Park Concert Band Foundation Fund P.O. Box 1568 Pekin, IL 61555

Pekin Park Concert Band – 97th Summer Band Season

Delavan Veterans Park Fourth and Elm Streets, Pekin, IL

Delavan Veterans Park (Fourth and Elm Streets)   Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Rain location: Delavan United Methodist Church   Pekin Park Concert Band contributions and sponsorship funding: Pekin Park Concert Band Foundation Fund P.O. Box 1568 Pekin, IL 61555

Pekin Farmers Market – June 27

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 Park Concert Band – 97th Summer Band Season

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

Mineral Springs Park (by the Pavilion)   Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Rain location: Miller Center   Pekin Park Concert Band contributions and sponsorship funding: Pekin Park Concert Band Foundation Fund P.O. Box 1568 Pekin, IL 61555

Time Capsule Opening Ceremony

City Hall 111 S. Capitol, Pekin, IL, United States

Join City of Pekin Mayor Mary Burress, members of the City Council, and city staff as they open the Time Capsule located at City Hall, 111 S. Capitol, Pekin. The event will take place on July 4, 2024 at 9:00 am. The public is invited to attend.

Honor America Celebration

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 76th Annual “Honor America Celebration” fireworks display at Pekin Memorial Stadium. This beloved community event will be held at nightfall July 4th, with a rain date of the following evening. Detailed information can be found below. We can’t wait to see you there! This event would not be possible […]