Pekin Marigold Festival, always held the weekend after Labor Day in the Marigold Capital of the World.

Schedule of Events:

August 10, 2024:

7:00 PM: Miss Marigold Pageant - Pekin Community High School
Sponsored By Dan Pfeifer State Farm

August 26, 2024:

12:00 PM: Marigold Medallion Hunt
Sponsored By Jimmy John’s
1st Clue Released, Pekin Marigold Festival Facebook Page.
Clues Released Daily Until The Pekin Marigold Medallion Is Found.

August 29, 2024:

Noon: Marigold Golf Outing - Sunset Hills Golf Course
A Great Opportunity to Network with Area Business Leaders.
(Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available)
Register At: www.pekinchamber.com

September 1, 2024:

1PM and 3PM: JFL | Kick Off To Marigold Weekend! - Stadium

September 3, 2024:

5:00 PM: Yoga - Grass Near The Pavilion

September 4, 2024:

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Taste Of Pekin - Court Street / Downtown Pekin
Lip Sync/Karaoke Contest & Dragon Dust Cook-Off

September 5, 2024:

4:00 PM: Crosstown Classic - Mineral Springs Park / Diamond #2

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Marigold Festival Spirits Tasting Event - Sunset Hills

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Carnival Bracelet Night
Sponsored By Perfect Choice Exteriors

September 6, 2024:

5:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Carnival
Sponsored By Perfect Choice Exteriors
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Bicentennial Dragon Jam - Avanti’s Event Center

September 7, 2024:

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Free Shuttle - Mineral Springs Park
Sponsored By Pekin First United Methodist Church
Free Handicapped Accessible Shuttle
From Mineral Springs Parking Lots To Vendors
Every 30 Minutes
Signs Will Be Posted At Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Art In The Park
Sponsored By Vonderheide Floor Coverings

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Festive Foods
Sponsored By Pekin Insurance

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Community Spotlight
Sponsored By Carle Health

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Soda Stations with Marigold Souvenir Mugs
Sponsored By CEFCU

10:00 AM: Marigold Mile - Starting Line Near 14th Street & Broadway

10:00 AM: Marigold Festival Parade - Broadway Street
Sponsored By Busey Bank

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Carnival
Sponsored By Perfect Choice Exteriors

Noon - 6:00 PM: The Hangout
Sponsored By I3 Broadband

Noon - 3:00 PM: Dirksen Center Pop-Up Museum: Artifacts from Dirksen’s Upbringing in Pekin, And The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 - Inside The Pavilion

Noon - 5:00 PM: Kids Experience
Sponsored By Advanced Medical Transport

Noon - 8:00 PM: Showcase Stage
Sponsored By Pekin Community Bank

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling - North End Of Pavilion Drive

3:00 PM: The Amazing Cardboard Boat Race - Lagoon

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Children’s Storytime: Premier Reading Of “Everett Mckinley Dirksen: Gardener, Baker, & National Lawmaker” - Pavilion Porch

4:45 PM: Marigolden Garden Award Announcements - Showcase Stage

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling - North End Of Pavilion Drive

7:30 PM: Lagoon Glow - Lagoon / North Side
Sponsored By East Court Village
Bicentennial Rockstars Announcement

September 8, 2024:

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Free Shuttle - Mineral Springs Park
Sponsored By Pekin First United Methodist Church
Free Handicapped Accessible Shuttle
From Mineral Springs Parking Lots to Vendors
Every 30 Minutes
Signs Will Be Posted At Pick-Up/Drop-Off Locations

8:00 AM - 10 AM: Marigolden Pancake/Sausage Breakfast - Miller Center

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Community Worship Service - Showcase Stage

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Pre-Worship Music and Gathering

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Community Worship Service

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Art In The Park
Sponsored By Vonderheide Floor Coverings

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Festive Foods
Sponsored By Pekin Insurance

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Community Spotlight
Sponsored By Carle Health

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Soda Stations with Marigold Souvenir Mugs
Sponsored By CEFCU

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Showcase Stage
Sponsored By Pekin Community Bank

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: 3 On 3 Basketball - Pekin Park Basketball Courts
Sponsored By The Lab

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Rock The Chalk - Lagoon / Northeast Side
Sponsored By NRG Powerton Generating Station
Awards At 4PM | Entertainment Stage

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Kids Experience
Sponsored By Advanced Medical Transport

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Carnival
Sponsored By Perfect Choice Exteriors

11:30 PM - 12:30 PM: Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling - North End Of Pavilion Drive

Noon - 5:00 PM: The Hangout
Sponsored By I3 Broadband

Noon - 3:00 PM: Dirksen Center Pop-Up Museum: Artifacts from Dirksen’s Upbringing in Pekin, And The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 - Inside The Pavilion

12:45PM - 1:15 PM: Children’s Storytime: Premier Reading Of “Everett Mckinley Dirksen: Gardener, Baker, & National Lawmaker” - Pavilion Porch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: The 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band - Pavilion Porch

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling - North End of Pavilion Drive

4:00 PM: Rock the Chalk Award Announcements - Entertainment Stage

Dates: September 4 - 8, 2024

Location:

Various Venues,
Pekin, IL 61554.

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