FOR THE FAMILY
Crosstown Classic
Thursday, September 10
pre-game pep rally – 4:15 PM
Game Time – 4:30 PM on Diamond #2
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
Friday thru Sunday you can enjoy rides at $1.50 for individual tickets or a family pack of 20 tickets for $25 or 50 tickets for $50. All rides take 2-5 tickets.
Limited number of tickets. All ticket sales are final. No refunds.
Marigold Festival Parade​
Saturday, September 12
10:00 AM
Free Horseback Rides
Saturday, September 12
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Near the dirksen statue (royal ave. & Pavilion dr.)
Come meet the horses and make some memories at the Pekin Marigold Festival on Saturday, September 12!
11 AM - 1 PM | Horse Experiences
Get up close with the horses! Pet them, learn fun facts, help with feeding, and snap some pictures.
1 - 4 PM | FREE HORSEBACK RIDES
Kids can take a spin on a horse – completely FREE!
Kids Experience
Saturday, September 12
Noon-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.
The Big Chair
Stop at the Big Chair for a
Marigold Festival Photo Opportunity
Located north of the Pavilion. Upload your photos to #PekinMarigoldFestival or PekinChamber@gmail.com.
