Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue

06/08/2026

🎶The Sweet Sounds of Summer are here at the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue! 🎶

Grab your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and make plans to enjoy an incredible lineup of live music all summer long in beautiful Mineral Springs Park.

From big band classics and patriotic favorites to high-energy party music and community concerts, there's something for everyone!

For a complete schedule of events, visit Discover Pekin.

05/28/2026

Save the date for these events at the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue, located in Mineral Springs Park in Pekin. Follow Discover Pekin to learn about other events happening this summer!

04/27/2026

03/20/2026

The first day of spring is officially here and we can’t stop thinking about all the fun spring and summer activities Pekin has to offer. Last May, we saw the grand opening of the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue; as the weather continues to warm up, we look forward to another year of music and outdoor fun! 🎶🌷

04/30/2025

Thank you to the Greg and Dan Show!! Eric Mills, President of the Fogelberg Foundation of Peoria and Connie Moser, President of the Pekin Park Concert Band and Executive Board shared the exciting news regarding the upcoming event to honor Dan's father, The Leader of the Band, Lawrence Fogelberg. Save the date for July 27th, 6:30 PM at the Mineral Springs Park in our new permanent home, the Steven D. Skinner Performing Arts Venue, named for our Band Director, Steve Skinner.

11/04/2024

We are getting so close! Construction is well underway but we are still about $50,000 from having this project completely funded. Every little bit helps, donate here:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=1QvscstwP4dCwDr14d6AMRHKEfB_pv1BUNBoZCR6eVyKHgXso4JYG-QnWqB7qNnM0VFrpjaJX0FcKs87

09/07/2024

HUGE shout out to Jay and Peggy Goldberg for donating $5,000 the Performing Arts Venue at tonight’s Bicentennial Dragon Jam!!! There is an anonymous donor who is matching donations up to $25,000 from now until the 16th… we are well on our way!!! Thanks Goldberg Family!!!❤️🏵️

09/04/2024

Construction is underway and it is almost time to DOUBLE DOWN!!

Between September 6 and 16th, we have an anonymous donor willing to match donations received - up to $25,000!! Never a better time to donate to this project and DOUBLE YOUR DONATION!!

Donate here between September 6-16:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AJK5C55ZP97A2 Be sure to indicate Performing Arts Venue in the dropdown.

08/28/2024

👀Construction is well underway but we are still about $100,000 from having this project completely funded. Every little bit helps, donate here:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=TRbbBvCCQ41cEQm-yUtF7F5EybOFuihChO95sBAJimXq9RA38lFqDy5WYAleYq_qnh8WD1e5kaJCQI_3

06/24/2024

Have you made your donation yet? We are so thankful for those that have do so!! Each donors name is now listed on the Pekin Park District Foundation website. We would love to add your name to the list!

The Campaign for the Mineral Springs Park Performing Arts Venue Help People Connect & Enjoy the Arts Gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate live music and the performing arts at the Mineral Springs Park Performing Arts Venue! This state-of-the-art, outdoor event space will provide a common a...