After a few years absence, the City of Pekin is proud to announce the Pekin Farmers Market will be returning to historic downtown Pekin. Opening Day at the new location at 326 Court Street (the grassy lot next to Pekin Times) is scheduled for May 30, 2018. Visitors and residents can expect a wide selection of traditional fresh fruits and vegetables, Continue Reading
Thanks to the over 2,500 people who participated to helped make the First Annual Best of Pekin Awards a success! Over 800 individual nominations were submitted this past December. The top 3 most mentioned nominees in each of the 29 categories went on to become a finalist. Throughout the month of January, residents were invited to select their favorite in Continue Reading
Last month, we received over 800 nominations for your favorite arts, culture, dining, and services in Pekin. Now we’re delighted to present to you the finalists for the 1st Annual Best of Pekin! Follow the link below to see the 1st Annual Best of Pekin finalists and vote for your favorites to win. You can only vote once, so be Continue Reading