Shop Local, Shop Downtown Pekin This Holiday Season.

Join us for Christmas on Court, Friday, Dec. 9th from 5-8pm..

Downtown Pekin will be a glow with close to 1000 luminaries.There will be horse drawn carriage rides, special music, businesses will be open and of course visit with Santa!

Luminary sponsorship forms can be downloaded here!

Pekin Main Street Super Cruise

Friday July 29, 4-10pm & Saturday July 30, 1-8pm

Thousands of people and hundreds of vintage, custom and collectible vehicles will flood our historic downtown to enjoy live music and food. This two day event starts off on Friday with our Bike Rally Night, sponsored by Phat Jax Custom Cycles. Live entertainment, merchants & bike vendors, food vendors and a beer garden will be on hand.

Continuing on Saturday afternoon, our Downtown cruise-in, sponsored by Fort's Toyota of Pekin, will feature fun for the whole family. Vendor alley, dash plaques, food vendors, a beer garden, and Toyota truck test drives are just a sampling of the many things scheduled for the day. Live entertainment on our Main St. stage will start with "Pekin's Got Talent" contestants, followed by "Glory Days" at 7pm.

Learn more about this great two day event.

Downtown Revitalization is Going Strong

Pekin Main Street is committed to the success of downtown revitalization and business support. By partnering with the City of Pekin, we are able to offer businesses programs to better assist building owners in revitalizing their building. These programs include Facade Grants and Commercial Retail / Upper Story Loft Living incentives. Some Eligible Loan uses include upgrading electical systems, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler systems, elevators, walls, plaster, paint, framing, flooring, door installation, kitchen and bath, upgrade of windows, and architectural renderings and consultations.

Together we can all enjoy the benefits of a thriving downtown district.

Learn more about these programs available thru Pekin Main St.

Farmer's Market & Artist

Weekly, Thursdays June 23rd thru Septemeber

Open-air market featuring locally grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, flowers and herbs, crafts, organic items and arts. Free, live entertainment periodically on the Courthouse lawn. Held on Capital Street, opposite the Courthouse.

(Now accepting Illinois Link cards)

Summer Fun on Court

Friday, July 22 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Jamm out with JammSammich. Music fills the air in historic downtown Pekin with an outdoor street party. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the live entertainment and food vendors.

Pekin Main St. Super Cruise

Friday, July 29, 5:00pm to 11:00pm & Saturday, July 30, 2:00pm to 11:00pm

This two day event host over 1000 cars, trucks and bikes on display. Plus Live music, food & vehicle related vendors.

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