The most anticipated community event of the year, the Pekin Marigold Festival is one of the largest festivals in the State of Illinois! This year’s Festival is bringing the spirit like never before with the theme: Marigold Pep Rally: Team Spirit!  Packed with Pekin pride, mascots, parade, marching bands, and more – don’t miss the hype! Always held during the weekend following Labor Day, join us for a full lineup of exciting events starting Wednesday, September 3rd, through Sunday, September 7th!