Pekin Marigold Festival

Can't wait to see The Subway Miss Marigold Pageant winner Abby Carroll riding in the Marigold Festival Parade Sponsored by Herget Bank !

Looking forward to all the great food coming up NEXT weekend at the Marigold Festival! Check out all the great food vendors at Pekin Insurance Festive Food Court  and don't forget to pick up your commemerative mug at the CEFCU Soda Stations !

So excited for the many great shows we have lined up at the Ameren Festival Showcase Stage !

Below are the results from the August 23rd Marigold Women's Golf Outing.  Unfortunately, the storms put a damper on the event held at Parkview Golf Course.  But we still have winners! Twenty-four teams finished their round and were flighted based on their scores.  The remaining 11 temas were randomly drawn to complete the final two flights. The Hole Contests Winners…                 Hole 3 – Longest Putt – Linda Abts  (golf for 4 @ Sunset Hills Golf Club)                 Hole 8 – Closest to the Pin – Sharon Rose (golf for 4 @ Sunset Hills Golf Club)                 Hole 12 – Long Drive – Angie Flannigan (golf for 4 @ Parkview Golf Course)                 Hole 17 – Closes to the Pin – Lucy Elliott (dozen golf balls donated by Pekin Insurance) We are still looking for the winners of two more prizes...Hole #5 for Longest Putt and Hole 10 for Closest to the Pin. You can also see pictures from this event at:  http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber  

Excalibur Seasonings East Court Village CenturyLink Illinois American Water KMI Liberty Village of Pekin Pekin Community Bank Preston Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory Homefield Energy Pekin Hospital First Aid Tent Golf Cart Sponsors UnityPoint Health Along with our many other great sponsors!

We have over 200 vendors lined up and ready to display their Arts and Crafts at the Southside Bank Art in the Park in just 16 days!!!!

With the announcement of the disclaimer, you know the Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt is close at hand.  The first clue will be released at noon on Monday, August 25th.   You can read the disclaimer and find the clues (starting at noon on Monday, August 25th) at:  http://medallionhunt.blogspot.com .

It is almost time to start releasing hints for the Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt keep checking the blogsite for new hints starting Monday, August 25th! Don't forget to take the kids to all the fun and exciting events happening at the iTV-3 Kids' Experience area!

If you’re planning to visit an outdoor summer festival, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck offers the following five health tips. “We want people to enjoy their visit to the state fair, as well as other outdoor events. These tips will help everyone avoid some of the more common hazards associated with the summer season,” Dr. Hasbrouck said. #1 - Wear sunscreen: Applying sunscreen is a quick and easy thing to do, and all skin types need protection from the sun. For the most effective protection, be sure to apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and then reapply every two hours. Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s harmful rays in as little as 15 minutes, yet it can take up to 12 hours for skin to show the full effects of sun exposure. Wear a sunscreen with at least a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, and one that has both UVA and UVB protection. #2 - Stay Cool: Sunburn and heat exhaustion are the most common he

Again this year we have a limited number of discounted tickets for wristband night for the ICPR Family Practice Carnival. Wristband night is Thursday, September 4th from 5:30 to 9:30pm. The cost is $20, but we have 100 available for just $15. They will go on sale on Monday morning (August 18th) at 8:30am at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 402 Court Street. No phone calls...in person sales only, while the supply lasts.

We are excited to see all the amazing talent displayed during the Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest sponsored by NRG Powerton Generating Station! Be sure to join us for this event on Sunday, September 8th!!! 

Applications are now available for the Pekin Marigold Festival Run with the Saints 5K Run/Walk. It will be held on Saturday, September 6th, at 6 a.m. - 9 a.m. in Coal Miner's Park. Applications are available here .

Congratulations to Abbey Carroll who was crowned Miss Marigold at the 2014 Subway Miss Marigold Pageant.  Abbey also won the community service award.  First runner up was Anna Dunn.  Second runner-up was Kylee Alexander.  Alyssa Fabry won the congeniality award, voted on by the pageant contestants.  The rest of the pageant court includes Leah Huss, Marissa Oesch, Rachel Thorne, Cassidy Savage, Charlee Caudill, and Lexi Sapp.  You can see pictures from this event at:   http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber

Pictures from the Friday night rehearsal for the Subway Miss Marigold Pageant can be found at:   http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber