Events
Friday Night Family Fest
September 10th, 2010
5:00 - 10:00pm
Downtown Pekin - Courthouse Square
Lip Sync Registration Open!
Click
here for application
Pekin Main Street Super Cruise
Friday July 30th - Phat Jax Bike Rally Night
Award Winners:
Saturday July 31st
- Downtown Cruise presented by Fort's Toyota
Award Winners:
Best Paint
- Sabrina Ullem, '61 Impala
Farthest Drive - Doug Davis, '37 Ford from Panora, Iowa
Best Custom - Scott Smith, '66 Chevy II Nova
Best Original - Dale Gerber, 55' Nomad
Mayor's Choice - Tony Ley, '37 Ford
Main Street Downtown Market to Open!
Farmer's Market & Artisans presented
by Pekin Hospital
Weekly Thursday's 3:30 - 6:00pm
June 24 - September 23
New location - City Parking lot at 3rd & Margaret
(behind Fast Dragon Restaurant)
Fresh produce, baked goods, breads, local meats, farm fresh eggs, organic produce,
plants & flowers, artisans and much more
Buy Local, Shop Local, Enjoy Local!
Market Vendor Application, click
here!
Market Location Map, click
here
Market Information, click here!
Mustache Bash a night of entertainment, fun & laughter!
Thursday February 18th 6:00 - 9:00pm at Yesterday's Bar &
Grill
Downtown Night Out
It was a "Salute to the Stache" night of fun. Thanks
to all of you who were able to attend!
Remember the fun you had or see what you missed at Mustache Bash Photos on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42596819@N08/sets/72157623481526184/
Eagle Census Festival
Saturday January 23, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Eagle watching bus tours along the Illinois River 10 - Noon
(Bus tours depart regularly from Pekin's Riverfront)
Eagle programs and shows at the Union Mission 11 - 2pm
Chili & Hot Chocolate available at the Union Mission
Eagle Festival Flyer, click
here
Eagle Census Festival Program, click
here
Main Street Wine & Dine for the Arts
Thursday April 22nd
353 Court Street - Speakeasy Art Center
4:30 - 8:00pm (open house)
Local wines, food, art display & live entertainment
$10/ticket in advance & $15/ticket at the door
(tickets available at Main Street office 353-3100)
Event details, click
here
Pekin Fire Fest
"Fire Department's 150th Celebration"
Saturday May 15, 2010
Downtown District
Fire Fest Parade 11:00am
(Parade Route - Broadway to Court St., downtown)
Noon - 3:30 Courthouse Square Activities:
Antique & New Model Fire Trucks & equipment on display
Food vendors (Pork Chop Sandwiches & Hot Dogs)
Kid activities (Fire Escape House, Fire Slide Pole, Bouncy Slide,
Fire Hose Spray & more!)
Live Demonstrations with Pekin Fire Department
Parade Participant Reservation Form, click
here
Fire Fest Information & Activities, click
here
Main Street Blues Party
Saturday June 12th
4:00 - 10:00pm
Downtown Courthouse Square
Bands: Doghouse Blues (Peoria based) and Eric "Guitar" Davis and the
Troublemakers (Chicago based)
Free concert brought to you by River City Blues Society (donations
appreciated)
Pork Chop Sandwiches, Pepsi products & water
Beer garden available,
$3.00 entrance
Bring
your lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor Blues Party, food & spirits!
Main
Street Blues Party Event Details, click
here
Summer Concert on Court announces
Friday July 9th, 2010
5:00 - 10:00pm
Downtown - Courthouse Sqaure
Free concert, bring your lawn chair
Pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs & soda
Beer garden, 21+ with $2.00 entrance donation appreciated
Sponsored by: Enviro-Safe, thank you!
2010 Main Street Events - Downtown District
Event listing & dates, click
here
Pekin Community Calendar:
