Bicentennial Events

State of the City Address and Lunch with Mayor Burress - This event is the kickoff to the 2024 City of Pekin Bicentennial Celebrations.

As part of Pekin's Bicentennial Celebration, the Pekin Public Library will host a monthly film series, showing a variety of local film footage related to Pekin History!

Put the clues together by visiting 20 historic locations in Pekin to solve the puzzle.

The Avanti's Event Center and Harmonie hosts German Springfest, featuring Eddie Korosa, Jr., Alphorns, German food and beer and More!

Come celebrate the 200 year anniversary of Pekin! We will have plenty of games, trivia and wonderful door prizes including park facility passes and gift cards and prizes from local businesses. The fun begins at 6 pm. Snacks and lemonade will be provided. Cost is $10 a person and all funds raised will go to the Pekin Park Performing Arts Amphitheater fund.

Our show, “Singing With the Stars” will be filled with great music from many of your favorite great artists – Pink, John Legend, Beatles, Rick Steley, Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Elton John, Frankie Valli, Broadway stars and more!! Tickets on sale soon!

The full day celebration starts with the second annual "Pekin Appreciates It’s Volunteers" community picnic, followed by the Bicentennial Downtown Street Faire.

Event details coming soon!

Celebrate Pekin's rich history at the Pekin Park Foundation’s Bicentennial Bash, a spectacular event set to take place on July 6, 2024. Sponsored by the Pekin Park Foundation, this grand celebration promises an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike at the Pavilion on the Lagoon and along Pavilion Drive in Mineral Springs Park.

Event details coming soon!

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 5-8, 2024.

Join us as we explore Pekin’s Movers, Shakers, Builders, and Merry Makers! This interactive tour will help us learn more about the folks who paved the way for the generations who follow in their footsteps.

Event details coming soon!

Event details coming soon!