VISIT KANKAKEE COUNTY ILLINOIS

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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Calendar of Events

The Kankakee County festivals and events schedule showcases fun for everyone. Enjoy an array of activities at the Strawberry Jazz festival, Pembroke Rodeo, Merchant Street MusicFest and the Kankakee County Fair. Find fun and excitement in Kankakee County!

Free Concerts In the Park

06/27/19 - Ongoing
7pm
Palzer Band Shelter, Bird Park

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
06/26/19 - 06/30/19
Event times vary

The Wall That Heals
06/27/19 - 06/30/19
open 24 hours
Perry Farm Park

Free Concerts In the Park
07/03/19 - Ongoing
7pm
Palzer Band Shelter, Bird Park

Les Artisans Arts and Crafts Fair
07/04/19 - 07/04/19
9am to 3pm
Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo

4th of July Concert and Laser Show 2019
07/04/19 - 07/04/19
4:00pm
Kankakee Community College

Fireworks
07/04/19 - 07/04/19
Dusk

Movies in the Park
07/05/19 - 07/05/19
7:30PM
Legacy Park Burke Amphitheater

Kankakee River 36th Annual Fishing Derby
06/28/19 - 07/07/19

Kankakee River

Thee Olde Time Farm Show
07/05/19 - 07/07/19
Event times vary
Perry Farm Park

Free Concerts In the Park
07/11/19 - Ongoing
7pm
Palzer Band Shelter, Bird Park

Momence Museum Day
07/13/19 - 07/13/19
Times Vary

Bastille Day Festival
07/13/19 - 07/13/19
1pm - 4pm
The French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn

Free Concerts In the Park
07/18/19 - Ongoing
7pm
Palzer Band Shelter, Bird Park

Rockin on the Square
07/19/19 - 07/19/19
7-10PM
The Square on Second

Wizard Dinner
01/19/19 - 07/31/19
3:30pm & 7pm
The Bennett-Curtis House

Momence Farmers Market
06/12/19 - Ongoing
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Schoeffner Farm Museum

Manteno Cruise Nights
05/14/19 - Ongoing
6PM
Main Street parking lot

Cool Cars Under the Stars Cruise Night
06/25/19 - Ongoing
5-8pm
Main Street Momence

7-course Specialty Liqueur Tasting
01/19/19 - Ongoing
By Reservation- Anytime
The Bennett-Curtis House