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The Pekin Marigold Festival is held annually on the first weekend after Labor Day. The festival has grown to showcase area businesses, community outreach programs, and serves as a fundraising platform for area non-profits.
Pekin Marigold Festival, Pekin, Illinois. 13,968 likes · 569 talking about this · 6,588 were here. Pekin Marigold Festival, always held the weekend after Labor Day in the Marigold Capital of the World
pekin marigold festival. Schedule of Events. Monday, August 24. Release of the A Taste of Marigold Booklets. Monday, august 31. 12:00 pm -- Pepsi Marigold Medallion Clue #1 Released – additional clues to be released each day until the Medallion if found. No clue will be released on Sunday, September 6. Thursday, September 3.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024 / 02:27 PM CDT. PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — The first clue was released on Monday for the Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion Hunt in Pekin. Here is the first clue that was released ...
Pekin Marigold Festival. September 7, 2023 - September 10, 2023. The first Pekin Marigold Festival was held in 1973 to honor Pekin’s favorite son, Everett McKinley Dirksen, who continues to be honored each year at the festival.
Sep 7, 2021 · While in Congress, Dirksen championed the cause to make the marigold the national floral emblem. While unsuccessful in his efforts, his hometown of Pekin soon became known as the Marigold Capital of the World. The Pekin Marigold Festival is held annually on the first weekend after Labor Day.
Jun 13, 2022 · Pekin, IL - On September 8 th – 11 th the Pekin Marigold Festival will celebrate its 50 th year honoring Senator Everett Dirksen. This year’s theme, “Back In Time”, will reflect on how the Pekin Marigold Festival has become a cherished tradition in the Central Illinois region.
Aug 13, 2024 · Marigolds symbolize joy, happiness and positive energy - all things you’ll find at the Pekin Marigold Festival! The festival honors the legacy of Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen and his attempt to make the marigold our national floral emblem.
Pekin Marigold Festival. September 4 - September 8. The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Marigold Festival Committee is looking forward to their annual Pekin Marigold Festival traditions. Always the weekend after Labor Day – this year’s festival events will be held on September 4-8, 2024.
Sep 7, 2023 · The 2023 Pekin Marigold Festival will take place at Mineral Springs Park (located at 1701 Court St in Pekin) on Thursday from 5:30 – 9:30 pm, on Friday from 5 – 11 pm, on Saturday from 9 am – 11 pm and on Sunday from 8 am – 5 pm. Featuring a carnival, Art in the Park, a Festive Food Court on Saturday & Sunday, a parade on Saturday, a ...
