Pekin Marigold Festival: 5K Run

2017 Pekin Marigold Festival

September 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th
For more information, contact:

Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce
402 Court Street
Pekin, IL 61554

(309) 346-2106

info@pekinchamber.com

The Marigold Festival was first held in 1973 as a way to honor one of Pekin's favorite sons, Senator Everett Dirksen. 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.

Marigold Festival Committee

Kerry Bryant, Cornerstone Services

Tom Dault, Vonderheide Floor Coverings

Courtney Eeten, Tazewell County

Baylee Gambetti, Coldwell Banker

Gary Gillis, community member

Josh Hafliger, J & J Consulting Firm

Paul Heine, Vonderheide Floor Coverings

Eric Hill, Chairman Elect, Pekin Community High School

Meghan Innis, Community Member

Jason Juchems, Community Member

Briggitte Krieg, Chair, Events 309

Jeff Lange, Immediate Past Chairman, Busey Bank

Dee Dee Leaver, Community Member

Amy McCoy, JL Hubbard Insurance and Bonds

Greg Ranney, United Way of Pekin

Chuck Robertson, Pekin York Rite Masons

Shannon Sandoval, Community Member

Val Springborn, Community Member

Mike Vonderheide, Vonderheide Floor Coverings

Renna Hadsall, Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Events Manager

Bill Fleming, Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Pekin Marigold Festival

Marigold Links

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

5K Run

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