FOR THE FAMILY
Crosstown Classic
Thursday, September 10
pre-game pep rally – 4:15 PM
Game Time – 4:30 PM on Diamond #2
The ultimate rivalry: Broadmoor vs. Edison!
Watch these two schools face-off in a baseball game that is sure to keep you on your feet.
Join us early at 4:15 for a pre-game pep rally showcasing the Junior High Band performing the National Anthem, performances from the school’s poms and cheer teams!
Carnival
Thursday, September 10, Bracelet night – 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Friday, September 11 – 5:00-11:00 PM
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Saturday, September 13 – 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
The carnival is returning for all four days of the festival with a bracelet night kick-off on Thursday, September 10th with wristbands for $30 each. The carnival is located West of the Arena. Wristbands are for rides only, games and food cost extra.
Friday thru Sunday you can enjoy rides at $1.25 for individual tickets or a family pack of 20 tickets for $20. All rides take 2-5 tickets.
Friday thru Sunday you can enjoy rides at $1.25 for individual tickets or a family pack of 20 tickets for $20. All rides take 2-5 tickets.
Marigold Festival Parade
Saturday, September 12 – 10:00 AM
Directly following the Marigold Mile runners is the largest parade event Pekin has to offer. With over 100 floats and community organization participants, the parade offers an insight into the creativity, talent and dedication that can be found throughout Central IL.
The parade will begin just after 10:00 AM at the intersection of 14th and Broadway. For the safety of our parade participants, please do not spectate East of 14th Street. Seating begins at Vonderheide Floor Coverings and continues all the way to the Court House!
Free Horseback Rides
Saturday, September 12 — 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Interested in horseback riding? Come on out September 12th, from 11:00am-4:00pm for free horseback rides!
Kids Experience
Saturday, September 12 – 12:00-5:00 PM
Sunday, September 13 – 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Come check out the coolest place for kids in the park! With activities, freebies and more. The fun starts at noon and lasts until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. This is a free event for children 10 and under.
Rodeo
Sunday, September 13, 2026 — 2:00 PM
Mutton busting, bulls, broncs, and barrels! Join us Sunday, September 13th at 2pm in the Livestock Review Building for a show by “T and A Bucking Bulls”. Tickets for bleacher seating are just $20 for ages 12 and older and $10 for ages 11 and under.
