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We welcome you to explore our unique blend of natural beauty, heritage and urban attractions along 57 miles of winding river. Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago, off of Interstate 57. Routes 45/52, 50 and 17 also run through the River Valley. O'Hare International Airport is 75 miles north of Kankakee County, and Midway Airport is 50 miles north. The Greater Kankakee airport is also available for personal aircraft landing space.

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Experience the charm of Kankakee County at one of our many festivals and events. From art walks to music fests to holiday events, there is something to keep you busy year round.



A Night in Sleepy Hollow
A Night in Sleepy Hollow
 Tales of the Headless Horseman riding through the Sleepy Hollow continue on to this day. Witnesses c
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Bordertown Hauntings
Bordertown Hauntings
 Bordertown hauntings is held each year on the weekend before Halloween from noon until 4pm. Downtown
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Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival is held during the month of June at Municipal campus area.
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Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade
Bradley Lighted Christmas Parade
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Chicago Bears Training Camp
Chicago Bears Training Camp
 Olivet Nazarene University is the home of the Chicago Bears Training Camp. This FREE fun-filled, fam
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Fall Art Stroll
Fall Art Stroll
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Gallery of Trees
Gallery of Trees
 The theme this year is Through the Eyes of a Child 34 Christmas Trees will be decorated by area not
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Herscher Labor Day Celebration
Herscher Labor Day Celebration
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Kankakee County Fair and Exposition Center
Kankakee County Fair and Exposition Center
 Let's spend a day at the Kankakee County Fair. Go to the time-honored livestock shows, play some gam
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Latting Rodeo Productions
Latting Rodeo Productions
 May - The Pembroke Rodeo is one of the largest traveling rodeos in Illinois. The rodeo will feature
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Manteno Oktoberfest
Manteno Oktoberfest
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Merchant Street MusicFest
Merchant Street MusicFest
 Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown train depot
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Momence Gladiolus Festival
Momence Gladiolus Festival
 From the year 1938 until this time and age we've had a wonderful event that brings people back to th
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Shoe Fest
Shoe Fest
 This is a 3 day music and camping festival. Check website for tickets and information. www.shoe-fest
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Strawberry Jazz Festival
Strawberry Jazz Festival
 The Strawberry Jazz Festival is held during the month of June at Governor Small Park. For addiotnal
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Thee Olde Time Farm Show
Thee Olde Time Farm Show
 Each year in the month of June, Thee Olde Time Farm Show is held at Perry Farm Park. For additional
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