Pekin Marigold Festival

At their April meeting, the Marigold Festival Committee approved the following vendors and events for the 2010 festival: Civic Collage Peoria Area Troop Support Tazewell County Democrats Tomorrow's Hope Events American Legion Baseball - Marigold 5K Road Race Boys & Girls Club of Pekin - Wiffle Ball Tournament Pekin Flames Booster Club - Package drop off & delivery Pekin Hospital - First Aid Tent Upper Limits - Portable Climbing Wall Festive Food Ambassadors for Christ American Cancer Society Pekin Emblem Club #424 Pekin Kiwanis Club Pekin Lions Club The Salvation Army

The Pekin Marigold Festival Committee is pleased to announce the official 2010 Marigold Festival Program Book will be produced by the Pekin Daily Times. The committee has started working on the editorial content and pictures, and the Pekin Daily Times sales staff will soon be selling advertising to support the booklet and the festival.

Every year The Pekin Marigold committee recognizes a local resident (or couple) who has given freely to the betterment of their community. The chosen nominee(s) will be asked to serve as the 2010 Grand Marshal. 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. The nomination deadline is May 3, 2010. Nomination forms are available at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 402 Court Street or you can e downloaded the form here: http://www.pekin.net/Photos/MarigoldPix/2010MarshalForm.pdf

The Marigold Festival Committee officially began plans for the 2010 festival at their November 18th meeting. New committee members were introduced. They include: Althea Geiser, Chuck Lauss, Corrie Salmon, and Stephanie Stoneking. The committee schedule for the year was also set. All meetings will be held at the Pekin Public Library unless otherwise noted: November 18, 2009 – 6:30pm (Tazewell County Farm Bureau) January 20, 2010 – 5:30pm (working meeting) February 24, 2010 – 6:30pm March 24, 2010 - 6:30pm April 21, 2010 – 6:30pm May 19, 2010 – 6:30pm June 16, 2010 – 6:30pm July 7, 2010 – 6:30pm July 28, 2010 – 6:30pm August 18, 2010 – 6:30pm September 8, 2010 – 6:30pm – At Mineral Springs Park Pavilion September 10, 11, 12 – FESTIVAL WEEKEND September 22, 2010 – 6:30pm October 20, 2010 – 6:30pm November 6, 2010 – Wrap Up Party at Pekin Insurance Lodge November 17, 2010 – 6:30pm (2011 Committee)

The Marigold Festival Committee wrapped up the 2009 festival year with a party. Retiring committee members Rose Marie Hasler, Doug Snell, Jan Becker and Jullie Nelson were recognized, as was this year's chairperson, Camille McCarty and last year's chairperson, Greg Henderson. You can see pictures from this event at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber/MarigoldCommitteeWrapParty #

Thanks to everyone who made the festival a huge success. We've posted some pictures from just a few of the events and happenings at the 2009 Pekin Marigold Festival. You can see them at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber

The NTS Marigold Festival Parade was held on Saturday, September 11th. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to our winners: Queen's Choice Award - Family Plot Haunted House Sponsor's Choice Award - Community of Christ Chairperson's Choice Award - Faith Baptist Christian School Grand Marshal's Award - PCHS Noteables Chamber President's Choice Award - First United Methodist church Mayor's Choice Award - Marquette Heights Men's Club Spook Hollow NTS Traveling Trophy - Central Illinois Tumbling & Trampoline Pictures from the parade can be found on our photo site at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber . A Pekin resident posted his pictures on another website and you can find them at: http://www.edstwocentsworth.com/