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Halloween Downtown, a free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Kankakee, comes back to Downtown Kankakee Sunday, October 20th from 10am to 4pm.
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Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music festival held in downtown Kankakee, IL at the Harold + Jean Miner Square. And it's back July 26th + 27th!
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL.
The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink. Kankakee is located 60 miles south of Chicago and is a multi-cultural blend. Its convenience to Chicago and Champaign makes it an ideal location, attracting folks of all ages and backgrounds.
PRESALE TICKETS are now available online!
Check out photos from Merchant Street MusicFest 2023, courtesy of Pathfinder.
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Website: www.merchantstreetmusicfest.com
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Live music will be here all summer long, and that means Fridays too!
Join us for your pre-weekend dose of live music, good food, and great company, all in Downtown Kankakee! Our Friday Night Concert Series features new bands and good eats to fill your Friday nights!
Join us at the Hill Stage in Downtown Kankakee for the warm summer concerts we dream of all winter! And if it rains? Don’t worry, meet us at the Patio behind the Depot.
June 14: Bluegrass Night: Todd Hazelrigg & Fox Crossing Stringband | Food - Martinez Tacos
June 28: R&B Night: 10/Grand Band & N Deep Band | Food - Mac's BBQ
July 12: Brass Night: RA Brass & Third City Brass Band | Food - Mac's BBQ
Aug 16: Jazz Night & Allan Laskey Combo & Three's A Crowd | Food - Mac's BBQ
Full event details can be found on our Facebook!
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Downtown Kankakee is full of Beats, Eats, and Drinks this Summer!
Alongside Sunset Stroll and the Friday Night Concert Series, Sandwiches with a Side of Jam has returned to Downtown Kankakee! Kicking off on June 12th, the event is a lunchtime concert series at the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square (199 S. East Ave.). The kickoff event brings beats by Three’s a Crowd and eats from Mia Bella and Mac's BBQ.
July 10th: John Till (lunch from Creme of the Crop & Bamboo Island)
August 14th: Logan Miller (lunch from Brother George & Martinez Tacos)
This is a free event and is open to all ages.
For our full summer event lineup, visit our Facebook Page.
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Kick off the summer with our annual Sunset Stroll in Downtown Kankakee!
Our first Sunset Stroll of the Summer takes place on May 31st on the North Schuyler Streetscape in front of the historic Majestic Theatre. The night will kick-off at 6:00pm, with live music from The Buzzbins starting at 6:30pm.
At 6:00pm the SLOW ROLL Bike Ride will begin and end @ Rigo's Restaurant. There will also be a fire-twirling and stilt walkers by Intrinsic Arts at the end of the night. Food will be provided by Rigos, The Lush Vine, Flanagan's Pub, Martinez Tacos, and Mac's BBQ.
Adults 21+ will also be able to enjoy their purchased alcoholic beverages along North Schuyler during the event (wristband required). Beverages provided by Rigos, The Lush Vine & Flanagan's.
This is a free event and is open to all ages.
For more information, visit our Facebook Page.
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Celebrating it's 26th year, the Kankakee Farmers' Market in Downtown Kankakee is back!
Join us every Saturday in Downtown Kankakee to welcome back your favorites and discover something new!
Enjoy weekly special events and music - follow along on Facebook to stay up to date!
The Kankakee Farmers' Market is family-friendly, providing activities and music to visitors of all ages. Open almost exactly half the year, be sure to spend Saturdays Downtown at the only local market in the area which provides shopping carts to its customers.
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Hours: Saturdays 8:00am to Noon
Location: Intersection of S. Schuyler Ave. and Merchant St. in Downtown Kankakee
Season: Every Saturday May 4th through October 26th
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Rev up your engines and mark your calendars because Downtown Kankakee is gearing up for the first Cruise Night of 2024! On May 11th, at 6:00 PM, the streets of Downtown Kankakee will come alive with the sights and sounds of classic cars, live music, and good vibes. Get ready for an evening of laid-back fun and a celebration of all things beautiful on wheels.
Event Details
Date: May 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Downtown Kankakee
Soundtrack: Chris James
Special Guests: Kankakee County Speedway Dirt Cars
What to Expect
As the sun begins to set, Downtown Kankakee will transform into a hub of excitement. Cruise Night isn't just about cars; it's a gathering of enthusiasts, families, and friends coming together to enjoy a shared passion.
Chris James will be providing the soundtrack for the evening, setting the perfect backdrop for a night of cruising and mingling. Grab your lawn chairs and find a prime spot along the route to enjoy the music and watch the parade of classic cars roll by.
And what's a Cruise Night without delicious food and cold beverages? Downtown Kankakee's eateries and vendors will be on hand to satisfy your cravings, ensuring you stay energized and hydrated throughout the event.
But that's not all! We have some special guests joining us for the evening. Kankakee County Speedway is sending over some Dirt Cars to add an extra thrill to the festivities. Get up close and personal with these speed demons as they rev their engines and show off their horsepower.
And let's not forget about the opening night giveaway for participants! Keep your eyes peeled for your chance to win some exciting prizes and giveaways as we kick off the Cruise Night season with a bang.
Join Us in Downtown Kankakee
Whether you're a car enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a fun night out, Downtown Kankakee's Cruise Night has something for everyone. So shine up your ride, gather your friends and family, and cruise into spring with us in Downtown Kankakee. Let's make memories, share stories, and celebrate the beauty of classic cars and community spirit. We'll see you there!
Let's make this first Cruise Night of 2024 one to remember!
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While we near the end of the Kankakee Farmers' Market season, there is no shortage of fall goods to be found!
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Halloween Downtown, a free event hosted by the Rotary Club of Kankakee, comes back to Downtown Kankakee Sunday, October 15th from 10am to 4pm.
The event will take place on the 200 block of South Schuyler Avenue, including the Farmer’s Market parking lot and in Festival Square at the Train Depot. Get the entire family dressed in their spookiest and join us for themed music, entertainment, food vendors and a trunk or treat event in the afternoon.
The event features local businesses and non-profits running free-to-play games and activities each with a Halloween theme. There’s also music, entertainment, local food vendors, and merchandise vendors, and in the afternoon, there is a trunk-or-treat.
Other ways you can take part in Halloween Downtown: Sponsorships, Host a Themed Acitivity, Host a Trunk or Treat, Become a Vendor, Volunteer.
Invite your friends and family on Facebook!
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