Kankakee County, Illinois 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! 


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Manteno Cruise Night
05/17/22 - 05/17/22
6pm - 9pm
Downtown Manteno
5 Year Anniversary Party
05/17/22 - 05/17/22
5-8PM
Destination Yoga Studio
Movie in the Park
05/20/22 - 05/20/22
Dusk
Kankakee County Museum
Rhubarb Festival 2022
05/22/22 - 05/22/22
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Kankakee County Museum
Pembroke Rodeo
05/28/22 - 05/29/22
3pm
Movies in the Park: Clifford the Big Red Dog
06/02/22 - 06/02/22
7:45pm - 10pm
Legacy Park Burke Amphitheater
The Indians of Iroquois County presented by Mary Buhr
06/04/22 - 06/04/22
10:30am
Kankakee Public Library
Strawberry Jazz Festival
06/05/22 - 06/05/22
11AM-4PM
Northfield Square Mall
Manteno Cruise Night
06/07/22 - 06/07/22
6pm - 9pm
Downtown Manteno
Relaxing Rhythms Drum Circle
06/10/22 - 06/10/22
3-4pm or 7-8pm
Community Arts Council of Kankakee
Relay For Life of Kankakee County
06/11/22 - 06/11/22
2PM-10PM
Bishop McNamara Catholic School
Yoga in the Park
06/11/22 - 06/11/22
8am
Square on Second
Rockin' on the Square
06/17/22 - 06/17/22
7-9:30pm
The Square on Second
7th Annual Golf Cart Parade
06/17/22 - 06/17/22
6:30-7:30pm
Village of Manteno
Kankakee Farmers' Market
05/07/22 - Ongoing
Saturdays 8:00am - Noon
Corner of Schuyler and Merchant Streets, Downtown Kankakee
Specialty Tasting Dinner
02/01/22 - Ongoing

The Bennett-Curtis House
Kankakee County is located just 50 miles south of Chicago!


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