# Festivals in Pekin 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Pekin 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: 2nd Friday Comedy Series: Mandee McKelvey!
  - **Description**: Named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillest... and we are bringing her to Pekin, IL!About this EventHeadliner:  Mandee McKelvey!Mandee McKelve
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm – Fri, 09 Oct at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/2nd-friday-comedy-series-mandee-mckelvey/100001998968681136
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
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  - **Categories**: fitness, comedy, Festivals, Entertainment, performances

## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Pekin. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Pekin, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Pekin listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: 250 years of America
  - **Description**: Chicago Farmer set to perform on Oct 3rd from 5-7pm

There will be food - Vendors - Face-painting - Bonfire - Smores Station and more.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/250-years-of-america/200030380905813
  - **Venue**: 1232 Veterans Dr., Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Pekin

- **Event Name**: 2nd Friday Comedy Series: Mandee McKelvey!
  - **Description**: Named one of the 50 best undiscovered comics in the country by Thrillest... and we are bringing her to Pekin, IL!About this EventHeadliner:  Mandee McKelvey!Mandee McKelve
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Pekin Farmers Market
  - **Description**: MARKET DETAILS: 
Dates: Every Thursday, June 4 - August 27, & October 15.
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 Tru
  - **Venue**: 551 S. 14th Street, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: Patrick-n-Swayze play for TAPS!
  - **Description**: Party with us after our 22nd annual Wine and Dine fundraiser event. Patrick-n-Swayze will play from 8-11pm at the Pekin Country Club. A $20 donation at the door is required for entry. (If you purchase a wine and dine ticket, you do not have to pay to see
  - **Venue**: Pekin Country Club
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- **Event Name**: Fall Festival
  - **Description**: Pekin Park Board's 7th Annual Fall Festival
Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10am-2pm @ Pekin Fire Hall
Pumpkins, bake sale, and lunch (served from 11am-1pm): pulled pork sandwiches, chips, and a drink.
Proceeds from pumpkin sales, bake sale, and lunch go towa
  - **Venue**: Main Street, Pekin, ND, United States, North Dakota 58361
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- **Event Name**: Volley for the Cure  2026 @ Pekin High School (w/ Metamora HS)
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for one of the biggest events held at Pekin High School.... the Volley for the Cure. 

To become a sponsor be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
  - **Venue**: Pekin Community High School
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- **Event Name**: Sunset-Mashies Pub’s Annual Golf Cart Trunk or Treat
  - **Description**: 🎃 **SUNSET HILLS GOLF CART TRUNK-OR-TREAT** 🎃

Join **Sunset Hills Golf Course & Mashie’s Pub** for one of our favorite annual community traditions!

📅 **Saturday, October 24**
⏰ **4:00–6:00 PM**
📍 **Sunset Hills Golf Course**

Our Sunset Hills member
  - **Venue**: 1620 Summit Dr, Pekin, IL
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- **Event Name**: Blood Moon Bingo! Miss Flo's Drag Edition!
  - **Description**: Bingo, Music, Costumes, Halloween, Drag, Fun, & Prizes!About this EventBlood Moon Bingo! Miss Flo's Drag Edition!Saturday October 17th, 2026
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
- **Event Name**: Beginner Yoga with Kathie
  - **Description**: Join us for beginner yoga class taught by local trained instructor, Kathie!

***UPDATED: THERE WILL BE CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 17TH***

***THERE WILL BE A SINGING BOWLS SOUND MEDITATION ON SEPTEMBER 24TH INSTEAD OF BEGINNER YOGA CLASS***

This class is is inte
  - **Venue**: Liberty Hall
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Music Bingo at Twisted Spoke!
  - **Description**: It's bingo — with a soundtrack.

Music Bingo is the easiest game you'll ever love. Here's how it works:

🎶 The host plays a clip of a song
🟩 You've got 6 squares — find the artist or song title on your card and mark it
🏆 Fill your card, win a prize — and
  - **Venue**: Twisted Spoke Saloon
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** 250 years of America (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1232 Veterans Dr., Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554), 2nd Friday Comedy Series: Mandee McKelvey! (Fri, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm at Zeller Banquet Room).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Pekin on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Pekin include 1232 Veterans Dr., Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554, Zeller Banquet Room.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Pekin range from USD 25 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Pekin include VFW Post 1232 Pekin IL, Avanti's Event Center.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Pekin.

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