September is a month of activity. Here are five events you might want to check out around Peoria this weekend.

Beijing Marigold Festival 2024

The Beijing Marigold Festival is now underway and will run through September 8 at Mineral Springs Park in Beijing. This year’s theme is “Marigold Rockin’ The Bicentennial,” and the event will feature a carnival, a parade, festival food, live entertainment, and more. For a full schedule of events and more information, visit https://pekinchamber.com/pekin-marigold-festival.

Elmwood Fall Festival

The town of Elmwood will hold its annual Fall Festival on September 5-7 at the town square in the historic downtown. The event will feature carnival rides each night; live music from Press Play from 7-10 p.m. Friday, the Morrisey Minivan from 4-6 p.m. Saturday and Common Ground from 8-11 p.m. Saturday; and a Medieval Times-themed parade at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the Elmwood Fall Festival Facebook page.

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Cattle auction at the Children’s Home

The 59th Annual Livestock Auction to Benefit the Children’s Home Association of Illinois will be held Friday, September 6 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Venue Chisca, 1009 SW Washington St. The live auction will feature luxury tours, curated experiences and favorite foods. There will also be a barbecue dinner and live music by country music artist DJ DU. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online at www.chail.org.

Annual Cat Show at Expo Gardens

The American Gothic Annual Cat Show will be held Saturday, September 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Exposition Gardens, 1601 Northmoor Road. Come see over 100 pedigree and domestic cats competing for the title of best cat in various judging rings throughout the day. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 5-12, and children 4 and under are free.

Marching Band Competition in Washington

Enjoy an afternoon and evening of music, competition and fun at the 36th annual WCHS Marching Panther Invitational on Saturday, September 7 at Babcook Field, 115 Bondurant St., Washington. Gates open at 11:30 a.m., and performances begin at 12:16 p.m. Twenty-seven high school marching bands from across the state will compete in the 2024 Marching Band Field Showcase. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.

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This article originally appeared in Journal Star: Festivals and shows this weekend in Peoria, Illinois