Pekin Marigold Festival

The Pekin Marigold Festival planning is well underway, keeping many people busy!! Here are some pictures of some of those hard workers! Thanks for all you do to help make this festival a success each year.  

The South Side Bank Art in the Park is now full and we are no longer accepting applications for vendors.  However, if you'd like to be on the mailing list for the 2016 festival, please call the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce at 346-2106.

“Congratulations to Dean and Linda Cooper on being named the 2015 Pekin Marigold Festival Grand Marshal” Congratulations to Dean & Linda Cooper who were named the Grand Marshals of the 2015 Pekin Marigold Festival.  The surprise announcement was made by Marigold Festival Chairman Mike Vonderheide at the Pekin Rotary Club meeting today, where Dean is a member.  More pictures from this event can be seen at http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber 

Frank Fritz, star of the HISTORY Channel hit show American Pickers, will be the celebrity guest at the 2015 Pekin Marigold Festival. The theme for this year’s festival is Pickin’ the Perfect Weekend .   Fritz will ride in the Marigold Festival Parade sponsored by Busey Bank on Saturday, September 12th. He will also be available for pictures and autographs at the Enviro-Safe Refrigerants Celebrity Tent on Saturday and Sunday.    Fritz started picking early; collecting rocks and beer cans as a kid. As his collection of “staples” grew, so did his knowledge of antiques. For many years, he worked as a fire and safety inspector, leaving his passion for antiques, junk and anything with an engine as a hobby. Soon enough, he discovered that his keen eye and attention to detail led to finding more than just junk – he was finding treasure amongst trash – a revelation that allowed him to turn a hobby into a career. He now spends most of his time on the road ...

Little Mr. and Miss Marigold Applications Now Available!! Deadline to enter is July 18th!!! Click here for your application!