Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt
    The 2008 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt has begun. The first clue was released on August 25th.  You'll be able to find the clues at http://medallionhunt.blogspot.com

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2008 Marigold Festival Women's Golf Outing Results
     Congratulations to Donna Peterson and Jane Seiler, champions of the 2008 Marigold Festival Women's Golf Tournament.  Complete results can be downloaded here.  Prizes are awarded to the first three finishers in each flight. Also, congratulations to hole prize winners:
     Longest Putt, #3 - Dorothy Wise
     Closest To The Pin, #8 - Nancy Brennemann
     Closest To The Pin, #10 - Donna Peterson
     Long Drive, #12 - Kristen D'Alfonso
     Long Putt, #14 - Barb Calhoun
     Closest To The Pin, #17 - April Francis
     You can pick up your prizes at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce office.

Miss Marigold 2008
     Congratulations to Miss Megan Nolan, who was crowned the 2008 Miss Marigold Queen. The pageant was held on Saturday, August 9th at the F. M. Peterson Theatre at Pekin Community High School. Also, congratulations to First Runner-up, Miss Jamie Morgan, and Second Runner-up, Miss Sarah Krause. Also competing for the title were Miss Rebecca Anderson, Miss Brittany Bozarth, Miss Devyn Whitmore (Community Service Award Winner) and Miss Brittney Heath (Miss Congeniality). You can see all of the pictures from the pageant and the rehearsal by visiting the Chamber's picture page at: http://picasaweb.google.com/PekinChamber.

Why is Pekin the Marigold Capital of the World??
     Learn about our annual community-wide celebration by following the links below.  The 2008 Marigold Festival will be September 5th, 6th, and 7th.  It's always the weekend after Labor Day. Get all of the latest news about the 2008 Pekin Marigold Festival on our blog at:  http://marigoldfestival.blogspot.com

     The Pekin Marigold Festival Book is now available. You can find your copy at businesses throughout Pekin. Copies are also available at the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce, 402 Court Street. The full-color magazine style book includes information about festival entertainment and events, maps and other useful festival information. You can also see an online version of the book by clicking here: http://www.varsitypublications.net/marigoldbook.html

    Registration forms are now available for the Friday Night Family Fest Lip Sync sponsored by Pekin Main Street and Herget Bank.  The forms and information are available at the chamber office or you can download one by clicking here.

         Applications for the Marigold Festival / Save James Field 5K Run are now available. You can pick one up at the chamber office or download it: 2008 Marigold Festival Save James Field 5k Run Registration.

     The 2008 NTS Marigold Festival Parade Applications are now available:  2008 Parade Application

     The 2008 Jimmy Johns Bags Tournament entry forms are now available.  Click here to download the information on this new event.

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Online Pekin Map & Community Guide
     This map and community guide was prepared by our partner, CommunityLink, and supported by our member sponsors.  A full-size copy of the map and/or community guide are available in our office free of charge.
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