# 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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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**: Pekin Marigold Festival
  - **Description**: We look forward to another unforgettable celebration filled with fun for all ages, live entertainment, and marigold pride as we honor our roots and kick up our boots in 2026! The 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival theme is: Marigold Roots & Country B
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  - **Date**: Wed Sep 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/pekin-marigold-festival/200030244477124
  - **Venue**: Pekin Mineral Springs Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, carnivals, art, parades
- **Event Name**: Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband
  - **Description**: Are you ready to JAM? Dragon Jam is back and it's real country themed this year!! Enjoy Roots & Boots Dragon Jam presented by i3 Broadband, an evening of live entertainment kicking off the 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival Weekend!! Bands performing will b
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/roots-and-boots-dragon-jam-presented-by-i3-broadband/200030236491503
  - **Venue**: Avanti's Event Center
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, festivals, food-drinks, art, music, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: 2026 JFL Football Games | Pekin Marigold Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the “Kickoff to Marigold Week” on September 6th, 2026, at Pekin Memorial Stadium, marking the exciting start of the Pekin Marigold Festival Week!

Witness the future stars of Pekin Football as the Pekin JFL 14U teams take the field for thrilli
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/2026-jfl-football-games-pekin-marigold-festival/200030297509439
  - **Venue**: Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, football
- **Event Name**: DIY Cowboy Hat
  - **Description**: Yee-haw! We are prepping our outfits for the Pekin Marigold Festival! Bring your kids to the library anytime from 5-7 p.m. and decorate a Cowboy/Cowgirl hat to wear to the Marigold Festival.

While hats are limited to the first 36 kids/teens, you are welc
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pekin/diy-cowboy-hat/200030585663342
  - **Venue**: 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Kids
- **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**: Pekin Marigold Festival
  - **Description**: We look forward to another unforgettable celebration filled with fun for all ages, live entertainment, and marigold pride as we honor our roots and kick up our boots in 2026! The 54th Annual Pekin Marigold Festival theme is: Marigold Roots & Country B
  - **Venue**: Pekin Mineral Springs Park
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- **Event Name**: Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband
  - **Description**: Are you ready to JAM? Dragon Jam is back and it's real country themed this year!! Enjoy Roots & Boots Dragon Jam presented by i3 Broadband, an evening of live entertainment kicking off the 2026 Pekin Marigold Festival Weekend!! Bands performing will b
  - **Venue**: Avanti's Event Center
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- **Event Name**: FLOTSAM! River Circus - PEKIN
  - **Description**: Come see Flotsam River Circus in Pekin, IL on Friday, September 4th!

Flotsam is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers who travel on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way.

We'll be performing at the P
  - **Venue**: Pekin Riverfront Spray Park
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- **Event Name**: Pekin Park Foundation: Summer Concert Series - Party at the PAV
  - **Description**: The Pekin Park Foundation summer concert series is a family-friendly series of events planned throughout the summer featuring live music, food trucks, and a bar serving adult beverages. The Performing Arts Venue and adjacent grassy area will create an out
  - **Venue**: 1701 Court Street , Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Lagoon Water Spectacular
  - **Description**: 🌊 LAGOON WATER SPECTACULAR!
Get ready for an afternoon of big tricks, big splashes, and plenty of action on the water!
Join us Saturday, September 12 at 4 PM at the Lagoon for a Water Show presented by World of Powersports. The show will feature wakeboard
  - **Venue**: 402 Court St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554
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- **Event Name**: 16th Annual Joey Steiner Golf Party
  - **Description**: Dear Friends,

We’re excited to announce that the 15th ANNUAL JOEY STEINER GOLF PARTY HOSTED BY THE PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY CLUB will be held SEPTEMBER 26,2026 at Parkview Golf Course in Pekin. The Steiner family has been gracious enough to entrust the e
  - **Venue**: Parkview Golf Course
- **Event Name**: Foul Play at the Ballpark: A M**der-Mystery Dinner
  - **Description**: Are the Blue Knights about to become the "Black Knights"? Will someone strike out, for the last time?About this EventThe “Blue Knights” baseball team has been successful
  - **Venue**: Zeller Banquet Room
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- **Event Name**: Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits LIVE at the Pekin Performing Arts Venue
  - **Description**: Taylor Bruninga brings his rockin country show to the Pekin PAV! Bruninga has shared the stage with acts such as Chris Cagle, Bryan Martin, Creed Fisher, Southall and countless others. Playing a catalog of original music with covers ranging from 90s &
  - **Venue**: Pekin Park District
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- **Event Name**: 2026 JFL Football Games | Pekin Marigold Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the “Kickoff to Marigold Week” on September 6th, 2026, at Pekin Memorial Stadium, marking the exciting start of the Pekin Marigold Festival Week!

Witness the future stars of Pekin Football as the Pekin JFL 14U teams take the field for thrilli
  - **Venue**: Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Pekin Marigold Festival (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Pekin Mineral Springs Park), Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at Avanti's Event Center), 2026 JFL Football Games | Pekin Marigold Festival (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:00 pm at Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States), DIY Cowboy Hat (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554), 250 years of America (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1232 Veterans Dr., Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Pekin this weekend September 4–6, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 JFL Football Games | Pekin Marigold Festival (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:00 pm at Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Pekin in September 2026?
  - **A:** Pekin Marigold Festival (Wed Sep 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Pekin Mineral Springs Park), Roots & Boots Dragon Jam | Presented by i3 Broadband (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:00 pm at Avanti's Event Center), 2026 JFL Football Games | Pekin Marigold Festival (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 01:00 pm at Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States), DIY Cowboy Hat (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at 301 S 4th St, Pekin, IL, United States, Illinois 61554).
- **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 Pekin Mineral Springs Park, Avanti's Event Center, Stadium Dr, Pekin, IL 61554, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Pekin?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Pekin include Discover Pekin, Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, Pekin Marigold Festival.
- **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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