Kids Experience sponsored by Big R

2023 Pekin Marigold Festival

September 7th-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

Brandon Burling, Chairman, Caterpillar

Kendra Burling, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, Ladendorf and Gambetti

Baylee Gambetti, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, Ladendorf and Gambetti

Terri Gambetti, Leo's Art Studio

Josh Hafliger, Past Chairman, J & J Consulting Firm

Amy Hasty, OSF Healthcare

Eric Hill, SNH Investment

Libbi Hill, Pekin Community High School

Meghan Innis, Community Member

Jason Juchems, Illinois Central College

Charles Robertson, Pekin York Rite Masons

Amelia Schureman, CEFCU

Carson Smith, Community Member

Val Springborn, Community Member

Amy McCoy, Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director