The Main Street Program was established in 1980 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to address and combat the threats on the commercial architecture and economic vitality of small city downtowns.
Today there are over 60 Main Street communities in Illinois, with more being added each year. Pekin Main Street is a nonprofit organization which received its official charter as an "Illinois Main Street Community" on April 5, 1999.
Pekin Main Street has a comprehensive plan for downtown revitalization, including adoption of design guidelines, incentives for building rehabilitation, customer surveys and basic market analysis, and the creation of several new downtown special events.
Follow these links to learn :
- What is Pekin Main Street
- How is Pekin Main Street funded
- 2007 Contributors and Sponsors
- What the Executive Directors sees for the future of Pekin Main Street
- Who comprises the Board and various Committees
- How you can help
- List of Downtown Businesses
Eagle
Census Day
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Farmers'
Market & Artists
Thursday June 19 - September 25 from 4:30-6:30p.m.
Saturday June 21 - August 30 from 8:00a.m. - Noon
Couthouse Square - Capitol Street
Christmas in July at Farmers' Market on Thursday July 17th
"Visit with Santa"
Summer
Concert on Court
Featuring
the "Bonzai" band
Friday June 20th
6:00 - 10:00p.m.
Main Street Super Cruise
Saturday July 26
4:00 - 9:00p.m.
"Cars, Trucks, Bikes & more"
Summer
Concert on Court
Featuring
the "Gypsy Road" band
Friday August 15th
6:00 - 10:00p.m.
Friday
Night Family Fest
Friday September 5
5:00 - 10:00p.m.
Lip Sync Contest
"Jamm Sammich" Band
Food Vendors
Halloween
Parade & Downtown Trick or Treat
Saturday October 25
3:00 - 5:00p.m.
Costume Contest
Halloween Pub Tour
Saturday October 25
7:00 - 10:00p.m.
T-Shirt & Drink Specials
Christmas
on Court
Friday December 5
5:00 - 8:00p.m.
Santa House
Weekends in December on the
Courthouse lawn
E-mail
questions
or comments to:
Executive Director