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2008
May
| FRI. MAY 8-11 Derby
Days Carnival rides, Battle of the Bands, Entertainment, Food, and Much More contact: 309-346-1474 |
| THUR. FRI. SAT. SUN MAY 1-4 The Heart of Illinois Special Olympics Locations: Peoria-East Peoria-Pekin-Morton. Registration: $25 deadline 4-16-08. Call 309-681-2859 for more information. |
June
| FRI.-SUN JUNE 6-8: Tremont Turkey Festival. Famous turkey sandwiches and strawberry shortcake. Free entertainment, carnival, parade, crafts and more. |
| SAT JUNE 14: Rockin for TAPS. Outdoor benefit concert benefiting TAPS Animal Shelter at the Pekin Boat Club, 1 Coopers Island on Pekin's Riverfront. Music, Food, activities. Contact 309.353.8277 for more information. |
| FRI. JUNE 22-23: Relay for Life, 12 noon (Fri) - 12 noon (Sat.) at Mineral Springs Park Lagoon. |
July
| FRI. JULY 4: Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce's Honor America Fourth of July Fireworks, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Entertainment and one of the area's largest fireworks displays. Call 346-2106 for more information. |
| SAT.-SUN. JULY 12-13: Pekin Art
Festival, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (Sat.) and 10:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. (Sun.) at the Pekin Riverfront Park. Hosted by the
Tazewell County Museum, the festival features artists,
craftsmen, live music and wine tasting. call 309-346-1889 for more information |
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THURS. JULY 10: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. JULY 12: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| THURS. JULY 17: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. JULY 19: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| THURS. JULY 24: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. JULY 26: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. JULY 26: Pekin Main Street Super Cruise, 5:00-9:00 p.m. in Downtown Pekin. Nearly 1,000 classic cars descend in Downtown Pekin for this annual event featuring free music, car viewing and concessions. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
August
| SAT. AUG. 2: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. | ||||||||||
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September
| THURS. SEPT. 4: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. SEPT. 6: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| THUR.-SUN. SEPT. 4-7: Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce's Marigold Festival. Features free entertainment, parade, carnival, Kids Experience, huge craft festival, food festival, Friday Night Family Fest, medallion hunt, sports tournaments, and more. Call 346-2106 for more information, or visit www.pekin.net. |
| FRI. SEPT. 5: Pekin Main Street's Friday Night Family Fest, 5:00-9:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Pekin. Features the famous Lip Sync Contest, food festival, kids games, live music and more. Attracts over 5,000 people annually. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| THURS. SEPT. 11: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SAT. SEPT. 13: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Farmer's Market, 8:00 a.m. on Capitol Street, Courthouse Square. Fresh produce, organic items, bakery goods and arts and crafts. Some entertainment. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| WED-SAT. SEPT. 10-13: Morton Pumpkin Festival. Various pumpkin related events throughout the town, including free entertainment, famous 'pumpkin' pancakes, chili, ice cream and more, craft festival, carnival, large parade, and more. Call 309-263-2491 for more information. |
| WED. APR. 30 and WED. SEPT. 24: Senior Expo Trade Show, 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. at the Dragon's Dome. Call 346-1111 ext. 230 for more information. |
October
| SAT. OCT. 11: United Way of Pekin's Harvest Home Tour. Visit selected Pekin homes around the City for this fundraiser. Call 346-2433 for more information. |
| WED. OCT. 15: Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce's Business and Community Recognition Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Pekin Country Club. Call 346-2106 for more information. |
| SAT.-SUN. OCT. 18-19: Punkin Chuckin', 6:00 a.m. at Ullman Family Farm. A variety of machines are used in this contest to see who can chuck the pumpkin the farthest. Also a variety of family activities including a corn maze, hayrack rides, pumpkin picking, concessions, and more. Call 309-266-5135 for more information. |
| SAT. OCT. 25: Pekin Main Street's Downtown Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade, 3-6 p.m. in Downtown Pekin. Visit participating businesses for treats, then head to James Field to participate in the Halloween Parade (which begins at 5:00 p.m.). Costume contests of all ages immediately following the parade on the Courthouse Square. Call 353-3100 for more information. |
| SUN.-MON. OCT. 26-27: United Way of Pekin's Haunted House. Call 346-2433 for more information. |
| SUN OCT 26: Pekin's Night Out Against Crime will be held at the Dragon's Dome. |
November
| SUN. NOV. 30: Winter Wonderland Parade, 4:00 p.m. starts at James Field and heads East on Broadway to Mineral Springs Park. This holiday parade kicks off the light festival in Mineral Springs Park. Visit Santa, take carriage rides, see the lights and the famous fireworks show after the parade. |
December
| FRI. DEC. 7: Pekin Main Street's Christmas on Court, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Over 1,000 candlelight luminaries line Downtown Pekin for this holiday event. Enjoy outdoor holiday skits, carolers and live music, visit Santa, or take a carriage ride. Businesses will be open late to offer visitors treats, specials and door prizes. For more information, call 353-3100. |
| WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER: Santa House, hours vary. Santa will be in his famous house in Downtown Pekin on the Courthouse lawn during weekends in December. Stop in to visit and receive a free treat bag. |
| SAT.-SUN. DEC. 6th and 7th: Friends in Harmony Holiday Concert, times to be announced. Call 346-2433 for more information. |
2008
January
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