The festival has grown to showcase area businesses, community outreach programs, and serves as a fundraising platform for area non-profits.

Schedule of Events

August 12, 2023

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

August 28, 2023

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 31, 2023

12:30pm: Marigold Golf Outing At Lick Creek Golf Course
A Great Opportunity To Network With Area Business Leaders.
(Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available)
Register At: www.pekinchamber.com

September 1, 2023

Noon: Marigolden Garden Award
Winner Announced

September 6, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 pm: Taste Of Pekin At Court Street - Downtown Pekin

September 7, 2023

4:00 PM - Cross Town Classic At Mineral Springs Park / Diamond #2

5:00 Pm - 8:00 pm: Marigold Festival Spirits Tasting Event At Pekin Country Club

5:30 Pm - 9:30 pm: Carnival Bracelet Night
Sponsored By Commerce Bank

September 8, 2023

5:00 PM - 11:00 pm: Carnival
Sponsored By Commerce Bank

Post-Game: Friday Night Lights (Fireworks)
Pekin Marigold Festival Opening Ceremonies
Pekin Community High School Football Game
Location: Pekin Memorial Stadium

September 9, 2023

7:00 AM - 5:00 pm: Free Shuttle
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 At Starting Line Near 14th Street & Broadway
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10:00 am: Marigold Festival Parade At Broadway Street
Sponsored By Busey Bank

11:00 Am - 11:00 pm: Carnival
Sponsored By Commerce Bank

Noon - 5:00 pm: Kids Experience
Sponsored By Amanda Seelye - Country Financial

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

12:30 Pm-1:30 pm: Cooking Demo, Featuring Local Chefs At Pavilion Porch | West Side

1:30 Pm - 4:00 pm: Edible Art Contest At Pavilion Porch - East Side

2:00 pm: Wing Eating Contest At Pavilion Porch - West Side

2:00 Pm - 5:00 pm: Fishing Clinic At Lagoon - Main Dock

4:00 Pm - 5:00 pm: Cooking Demo, Featuring Local Chefs At Pavilion Porch - West Side

7:30 pm: Lagoon Glow At Lagoon - North Side
Sponsored By East Court Village

September 10, 2023

7:00 AM - 5:00 pm: Free Shuttle
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 At Miller Center

9:00 Am -10:30 am: Community Worship Service At Showcase Stage

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

10:00 Am - 3:00 pm: Kids Experience
Sponsored By Amanda Seelye - Country Financial

11:00 Am-5:00 pm: Carnival
Sponsored By Commerce Bank

Noon - 4:00 pm: Chalk Walk At Lagoon - Northeast Side
Sponsored By Nrg Powerton Generating Station
Check-In Begins At 11:00 Am
Artists May Begin At 12pm, Must Be Completed By 4pm

12:30 Pm-1:30 pm: Cooking Demo, Featuring Local Chefs At Pavilion Porch - West Side

2:00 pm: Donut Eating Contest At Pavilion Porch - West Side

5:00pm: Festival Closes

Date: September 7-10, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Pekin, IL 61554.

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