Food & Entertainment
Showcase Stage
Live music and entertainment will rock the Showcase Stage all weekend long at the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Center!
SATURDAY
The Skazz Band | 12-1:30 PM
Marching Band Pep Rally with PCHS & Western Illinois University | 2-2:30 PM
Mascot Meet and Greet | 2:30-3 PM
Elvis by Lee Hall | 3-3:45 PM
Pekin 108 Strings | 4-4:30 PM
Ryan Massey | 5-6 PM
SUNDAY
Community Worship
– Gathering Music | 9-9:30 AM
– Service | 9:30-10:30 AM
Stereo Typical |11 AM-1 PM
Sweet Adelines | 1-1:30 PM
Overeasy | 1:30-3 PM
Stephanie Foster Band | 3-5 PM
NEW EVENT!
Water Ski Show
Enjoy a ski show on the Lagoon featuring trick skiers! The performance will begin at 3 PM on Saturday, September 6th. Prepare to be wowed by wakeboarding, barefooting, slow speed water ballet, and a water ski pyramid—it’s a can’t-miss show!
NEW EVENT!
Friday Night Tailgate
Friday, September 5th: 5-6:30 PM
Show your team spirit! Enjoy live music, food, games, face painting, prizes for the best decorated car, and more!
Park in the Early Bird Lot (near Circle Drive at PCHS)
Iron Spirit Pro Wrestling
Saturday, September 6th: 1-2 PM & 5-6 PM
Sunday, September 7th: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM & 3-4 PM
NEW EVENT!
Marigold Pep Rally
Saturday, September 6th: 2 PM
Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue
Cheer on Pekin and your Festival! Featuring: Western Illinois University Marching Leathernecks, Pekin High School Marching Dragons plus… Mascots from area schools, teams, and businesses!
Festive Foods
Did you know Festive Foods is actually a fundraising event? All of our Festive Food vendors are nonprofit organizations. We’re returning this event to the grassy area near the Royal Ave Shelter.
Shop Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again Sunday, September 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Marigolden Breakfast
Before you hit up Mineral Springs Park on the morning of the Marigold Festival, stop by the Miller Center, 551 S. 14th Street in Pekin, across from the lagoon, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 7, 2025 for a breakfast fundraiser to support TCRC and Miller Center programs. The cost is $7.00 a plate, including pancakes, sausage, and coffee or juice.
Soda Stations
Grab a cold drink and a souvenir mug at the soda stations located in Art in the Park. Show your mug to any station and receive a discounted price on refills!
