Climbing Wall

The climbing wall is returning to the Marigold Festival again this year. This 23 foot wall resembles a real rock and is an extension of the Upper Limits Climbing Gym, the tallest climbing facility in the world, located in Bloomington, Illinois. This portable climbing wall allows people to enjoy the excitement of rock climbing without having to travel out of Illinois. Five staff members from Upper Limits will assist you as you climb up this 23 foot wall. Even if you are not in the greatest physical condition and have no prior experience in rock climbing, you can still enjoy the climbing wall. With several different routes of varying difficulty, men and women of all ages can enjoy this great event. The climbing wall will be open on Saturday, September 8th from 9:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, September 9th from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

First Aid Station

The Pekin Hospital is sponsoring a first aid station on September 8 & 9 from 10am to 4pm each day.

Marigold "Top Dog" Pageant

The Marigold Top Dog Pageant is sponsored by the Pekin Park District.
Is your pooch the next Top Dog? This is sure to be a Guaranteed Doggone good time for furry and not-so-furry friends. Free to enter, Fun to Watch! So pick up the Pooch and bring him out Thursday September 6, to the area just west of Dragonland for a tail-waggin great time! No pre-registration necessary. Your doggie may enter as many contests as they choose.

• Categories Include: Largest Dog ~ Cutest ~ Smallest Dog ~Trick ~ Best Costume ~ Longest Ears ~ Best Vocals
• Finals: The winners of each contest, chosen by audience applause (hint... be sure to bring your friends!) will proceed as contestants to become Pekin's Top Dog. (A Marigold Festival Event) For more information, call 347-PARK.

Friday Night Family Fest

Kick off the Marigold Festival weekend with the Friday Night Family Fest sponsored by Pekin Main Street. There will be lots of food, and lots of fun. Come and enjoy "Pekin's Got Talent". Bring your lawn chairs and your appetite and be ready for a great night of family fun! Friday Night Family Fest is held on Friday, September 7th from 5:00pm to 10:30pm around the courthouse square in historic downtown Pekin. For more information please call Pekin Main Street at 353-3100.

Nursing Mothers/Changing Station Tent

The Pekin Hospital is sponsoring a nursing mothers/changing station tent on September 8 & 9. The tent will afford privacy to nurse or to change our littlest festival attendees. The tent will be located by the iTV-3 Kids’ Experience.

Sand Volleyball Tournament

Come join in the fun and participate in the Pekin Marigold Festival Sand Volleyball Tournament presented by Parkside Athletics on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00 am to Dusk (Finish). Rain date, Sunday, September 9th. Divisions are Competitive Volleyball on sand volleyball courts and Recreational Volleyball on Dragonland Water Park sand volleyball courts, both playing at the same time.

The 2012 Subway Miss Marigold Pageant

The 2012 Subway Miss Marigold Pageant will be held on Saturday, August 11th at F.M. Peterson Theater. The pageant is open to the first twelve applicants meeting the criteria. The Marigold Festival Committee is seeking contestants for the pageant. The application packet contains thecriteria, rules, and application form can be downloaded at: http://www.pekinchamber.com/Marigold2012/PageantApp2012.pdf

2012 Subway Miss Marigold Pageant Applications

The Marigold Festival Committee is seeking contestants for the 2012 Subway Miss Marigold Pageant.  It will be held on Saturday, August 11th at F.M. Peterson Theater.  The pageant is open to the first twelve applicants meeting the criteria.  The application packet contains the criteria, rules, and application form can be downloaded at:  http://www.pekinchamber.com/Marigold2012/PageantApp2012.pdf  

Marigold Festival Flowerbed Project

Flowerbeds are all around Pekin with a variety of sizes and locations. Flats of Marigold will be available in May for only $10 per flat (to have beds planted, pay additional $5 per flat). Signage at your flowerbed is provided for a one time set-up fee $35 (2011 sponsors have no signage fee!). Your business name in a high traffic area for several months with no additional costs! Contact Renna Hadsall at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss: renna@pekinchamber.com or 346-2106

Grand Marshal Nominations Sought

The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Grand Marshal of the 2012 Pekin Marigold Festival.  This annual honor is presented by the Marigold Festival Committee to recognize a local resident (or couple) who has given freely to the betterment of our community.  

The Marigold Festival Committee is seeking nominees who have demonstrated their passion and dedication by giving generously of their time and talent to a variety of charitable and community organizations and activities.  This is not a popularity contest.  The selection is not made based upon the number of nominations received.  Who they are is not as important as what they have done.

You can download a nomination form & instructions at:  http://www.pekinchamber.com/2012/2012MarshalForm.pdf

Applications are due to the chamber office by May 4th.

Full Results of the 5k Race

Results provided by the organizers...

Pekin Marigold 2011 5K Results
Number	Last Name	First Name	Age	Gender	City	Time
41	Nordhielm	Dave	44	M	Washington	17:53
59	Vandervlugt	Leo	59	M	Chillicothe	19:35
85	Helgeson	Michael	48	M	Peoria	19:49
99	Phillips	Ryan	21	M	Pekin	20:50
92	Michell	Craig	45	M	Peoria	20:51
17	Closen	Jerry	53	M	Pekin	21:04
80	Cates	Gary	11	M	Mackinaw	21:11
79	Doherty	Chip	37	M	Pekin	21:39
77	Gorman	Kate	43	F	Washington	21:44
71	Riley	John	45	M	Pekin	22:06
53	Sumer	Leland	9	M	Tremont	22:18
44	Richardson	Tony	42	M	Manito	22:22
3	Mohr	Taylor	13	F	Mackinaw	22:25
38	McDermaid	Jona	50	F	Chillicothe	22:36
16	Carlson	Andrew	16	M	Pekin	22:45
82	Marlatt	Jack	11	M	Pekin	22:47
21	Driskell	Paul	31	M	Pekin	22:49
14	Calvert	Dave	34	M	Pekin	22:51
56	Thompson	Mike	44	M	Pekin	23:04
95	Kolb	Jerry	48	M	Peoria	23:08
89	Boggs	Emily	33	F	Metamora	23:13
34	Lee	Chris	37	M	Eureka	23:38
5	Lawson	Jim	46	M	Pekin	23:55
57	Towery	Rick	41	M	Manito	24:08:00
43	Peterson	Haley	13	F	Manito	24:15:00
87	Allen	Shane	25	M	Champaign	24:20:00
94	Bucher	Ben	12	M	Pekin	24:25:00
33	Legaspi	Diane	55	F	Bartonville	24:26:00
69	Presley	Jarad	12	M	Pekin	24:35:00
15	Calvert	Christina	34	F	Pekin	24:51:00
40	Miller	Jane	50	F	Pekin	24:57:00
4	Holmes	Bill	64	M	Edelstein	25:19:00
10	Blanchard	Taryn	27	F	Pekin	25:34:00
12	Booth	Tim	43	M	Groveland	25:35:00
49	Smith	Jerry	51	M	El Paso	25:57:00
26	Gilmore	Erika	40	F	Pekin	26:05:00
64	Wertz	Mark	54	M	Pekin	26:30:00
47	Rotherham	Dave	34	M	Pekin	26:50:00
18	Curless	Brad	35	M	Pekin	26:52:00
81	Cates	William	8	M	Mackinaw	26:58:00
11	Bomer	Megan	28	F	Pekin	27:02:00
20	Daly	Trevor	22	M	Pekin	27:04:00
39	McKinley	Tara	20	F	Pekin	27:05:00
9	Bierman	Robert	38	M	Pekin	27:19:00
91	Bastean	Shelly	39	F	Pekin	27:22:00
90	Bastean	Edward	43	M	Pekin	27:23:20
31	Johnson	Nicole	34	F	Pekin	27:32:00
54	Sumer	Sydney	12	F	Tremont	27:33:00
42	Oertle	Niki	30	F	Manito	28:00:00
75	Egli	Christopher	9	M	Hopedale	28:11:00
13	Brown	Sue	39	F	Pekin	28:17:00
83	Vice	Melanie	42	F	Pekin	28:25:00
66	Williams	Bruce	43	M	Tremont	28:26:00
84	Tennell	Vince	60	M	Pekin	28:38:00
86	Welsch	Deanna	33	F	East Peoria	28:48:00
73	Kemper	Judy	59	F	Cuba	28:50:00
70	Riley	Jennifer	38	F	Pekin	28:51:00
32	Knuppel	Rodney	29	M	Pekin	29:02:00
76	Happach	Erika	30	F	Pekin	29:03:00
65	Williams	Michelle	44	F	Tremont	29:10:00
72	Kempf	Angela	35	F	Morton	29:14:35
25	Freeman	Kristine	36	F	Edwards	29:28:00
23	Duley	Holley	37	F	Pekin	29:32:00
93	Sayers	Darin	36	M	Pekin	29:33:00
100	Flynn	Shawn	38	F	Pekin	29:45:00
67	Mullis	Christina	39	M	Pekin	29:46:00
8	Arnold	Karen	47	F	Bartonville	29:51:00
78	Ruthmann	Shannon	30	F	Marquette Hts	30:01:00
48	Shane	Kim	36	F	Pekin	30:27:00
2	Kawolsky	Lisa	37	F	Glasford	30:48:00
68	Mullis	Bobbi	39	F	Pekin	31:19:00
88	Porter	Renee	25	F	Peoria	31:43:00
61	Watkins	Kathy	46	F	Mapelton	32:36:00
24	Emmons	Amber	26	F	Morton	32:38:00
27	Graves	Patty	49	F	Pekin	32:42:00
101	Taylor	Allyson	11	F	Mackinaw	33:04:00
102	Woll	Bruce	57	M	Pekin	33:15:00
45	Roberts	Michelle	30	F	Morton	33:20:00
52	Sumer	Sophia	7	F	Tremont	34:03:00
51	Sumer	Vulkan	43	M	Tremont	34:04:00
62	Webb	Amanda	36	F	Marquette Hts	35:35:00
97	Cain	Kyle	31	F	Pekin	35:36:00
98	Flynn	Jana	57	F	Pekin	35:51:00
46	Rotherham	Robert	66	M	Pekin	36:29:00
74	Egli	Mary	30	F	Hopedale	36:33:00
29	Hampton	Cynthia	33	F	Pekin	39:02:00
19	Crank	Denise	49	F	Pekin	39:24:00
37	McClanahan	Kathy	49	F	Pekin	39:38:00
96	Jones	Sandra	72	F	Pekin	43:03:00
50	Sitter	Jill	38	F	Pekin	43:14:00
58	Vogel	Stephanie	26	F	Pekin	44:03:00
63	Weiland	Todd	35	M	Pekin	45:06:00
103	Christian	Amy	38	F	Pekin	46:24:00
6	Anderson	Mandy	36	F	East Peoria	27:23:61
22	Dudra	Cindy	48	F	Pekin	29:14:66
7	Anderson	Kevin	41	M	East Peoria
28	Hayes	Stacey	30	F	Pekin
30	Heath	Jim	38	M	Pekin
35	Marrett	Lauren	21	F	Pekin
36	Marrett	Caleb	26	M	Pekin
55	Thompson	Rochelle	45	F	Pekin
60	Vogel	Jacqueline	29	F	Chicago
104	Grace			F	Pekin