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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!

Cardboard Boat Race

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

The much-loved event is back Saturday, September 7! Will your boat make it 200 yards to be the crowned champion? Check-in at boat dock between: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Race begins: 3:00 p.m.

Marigolden Breakfast

The Miller Center 551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL, United States

Before you hit Mineral Springs Park on the last morning of the Marigold Festival, stop by the Miller Center, 551 S. 14th Street in Pekin, across from the Lagoon, between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, for a breakfast fundraiser to support TCRC and Miller Center programs. The cost is $6.00 a plate, including pancakes, sausage, […]

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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!

The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band

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

The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band performs music the Civil War era soldier would have loved to hear, whether it was the opera and folk music of the pre-war years, the music he heard on the battlefield and in the camp, or the music that evolved after the war. *Located on the Pavilion Porch  

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!

Pekin Farmers Market – September 12

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 […]

Who Let the Dogs Out? A “Murder”-Mystery Dinner

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

(We will be accepting donated items for TAPS at the door. Food, treats, toys, puppy pads, litter, blankets, towels, laundry detergent, etc... for a list of wish items visit www.TAPSShelter.org) It’s that time of year – the much-anticipated Animal Rescue Fundraiser! It’s always so much fun to get animal lovers, supporters, and volunteers together and this event should prove to be […]