

# Food Festivals 2026 In Kankakee | Food & Drinks Events In Kankakee

- **Subtitle**: Kankakee Food Festival. List of food, wine & beer festivals with cooking classes and food related events in Kankakee.
- **Category**: Food & Drinks
- **Display Name**: Food & Drink events
- **Type**: category

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<p>If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in [CITY]. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in [CITY] and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the [CITY].</p>
<p>Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in [CITY].</p>

## Food & Drinks Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Music in the Column Garden
  - **Description**: We are thrilled to bring back this FREE musical event after an exceptional 2025 intro series!

Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of the exquisite Column Garden on the Kankakee County Museum Campus while enjoying live music provided by the talented Champagne Exp
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/music-in-the-column-garden/200029675091425
  - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Lush Vine
  - **Description**: Celebrate mom with yummy bites and good vibes at The Lush Vine’s Mother’s Day Brunch!About this EventMother’s Day Brunch @ The Lush VineSunday, May 10 | 11:00 AMThe Lush Vine | 150 N. Schuyler Ave. Ste
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 10 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/mother’s-day-brunch-the-lush-vine/100001984506830351
  - **Venue**: The Lush Vine
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  - **Price**: USD 68
- **Event Name**: Yappy Hour Social Club
  - **Description**: 🐾 Yappy Hour – Daytime Edition 🐾
The dogs asked. We listened.
Join us for an afternoon of sunshine, socializing, and strong pours — because good dogs deserve good vibes (and their humans deserve cocktails).
🕐 1PM–4PM
🍸 $8 Yappy Hour Cocktails
🍾 Pawsecco s
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/yappy-hour-social-club/200029687086520
  - **Venue**: 251 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL
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  - **Categories**: dog
- **Event Name**: 2026 Easter Brunch Series
  - **Description**: Easter Brunch is reimagined for FUN with a local legend chef, Justin Daniels-created menuAbout this Event🌸🐣 THE FOUNDRY CLUB PRESENTS: EASTER REIMAGINED 🐣🌸Easter Badazz Brunch SeriesThis Easter Sunday, brunc
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Apr 05 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/2026-easter-brunch-series/100001984231377464
  - **Venue**: Foundry Club
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 66
  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Brunch with Baddies
  - **Description**: Mothers day brunch with Drag show and mimosas.About this EventGrab your mother, grandmother, step mother, best friends mom and come celebrate mothers day a little early. Mimosas, Bloody Mary's and brunch food  and the bes
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/brunch-with-baddies/100001983389721047
  - **Venue**: Cork Wine Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 75
  - **Categories**: brunch, drag-shows
- **Event Name**: Smoke & Oak Society
  - **Description**: Come for a bourbon tasting, with cigars, and a bourbon cocktail at the end.About this EventStep into an evening of slow pours, bold smoke, and warm patio glow.Smoke &amp; Oak is a curated bourbon and cigar experien
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/smoke-and-oak-society/100001982996138832
  - **Venue**: Cork Wine Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 65
  - **Categories**: entertainment
- **Event Name**: History of Cocktails in the USA
  - **Description**: We'll go thru the history of cocktails in the USA, and you'll get a shaker, and a jigger as a gift!About this EventWe will dive into the History of Cocktails in the USA from 1918-present time. We will explore 4 cocktails
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/history-of-cocktails-in-the-usa/100001982697399294
  - **Venue**: Cork Wine Bar
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  - **Price**: USD 90

## Trending Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: KVTA Presents Pat Tomasulo
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7 pm

More information can be found at:
https://kvta.ludus.com/200512666
https://pattomasulo.com/ 

Pat Tomasulo is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster. One of the top headlining acts in Chicago, his
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center
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- **Event Name**: 2026 OPENING NIGHT : Dirt Track Racing
  - **Description**: JOIN US FOR OPENING NIGHT OF THE 2026 RACE SEASON.

New for this year: Super Late Models will return to the super speedway for weekly action. 

Bring the whole family, a friend, neighbor or girlfriend out for a night of edge of your seat family fun. 

Rac
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Speedway
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- **Event Name**: Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Fair
  - **Description**: Hosted by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society, this event will feature dozens of artists, makers, bakers, and growers, with handmade &amp; homemade items at all price points.
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: April Grooves
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe and dance all night at April Grooves – the ultimate in-person music party!About this EventApril Grooves Day is CIRKA(Collaborative Initiative to Revive Kankakee Arts) annual fundraiser.CIRKA’S (Co
  - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA
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- **Event Name**: 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival
  - **Description**: Stop by the Kankakee County Museum Campus and Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium for the museum's 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 17th, 2026!

This year's event will boast of live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, kids' activities, exhibits, &am
  - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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- **Event Name**: Drag Me To Brunch @ Stefari West Ave
  - **Description**: Endless mimosas &amp; live drag performances | April 19th | 10am | 21+About this EventGet ready for a morning of glam, energy, and unforgettable performances - Drag Brunch is coming to Stefari West Ave!Join us on
  - **Venue**: Stefari West Avenue
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee Kultivators Artisan Faire
  - **Description**: Join the Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club for our annual signature event, "The Garden Walk and Artisan Faire." Start at the Civic Auditorium in beautiful Small Park to browse the 40+ expected artisan vendors. There will be food trucks, raffles, and an ama
  - **Venue**: Kankakee Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Easter Egg Hunt
  - **Description**: Join us for our Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Saturday, following the Easter Basket Blessing at noon. Join us in the church at noon to share in the tradition of bringing a basket filled with food for your Easter dinner to be blessed. Then we will go outside for
  - **Venue**: 956 S 10th Ave, Kankakee, IL
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee County Vintage Series
  - **Description**: First Race For The KCVS Will Be Friday May 8th… 
Sorry for any confusion on the date. 
Another Special Race Came Up And We’re Pushed Back a Week!! 
Hope to see all the old school cars in force!
Practice is Mar 28th from 12-4! 
See everyone soon!!
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Speedway
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Music in the Column Garden (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901), Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Lush Vine (Sun May 10 2026 at 11:00 am at The Lush Vine), Yappy Hour Social Club (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at 251 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL), 2026 Easter Brunch Series (Sun Apr 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Foundry Club), Brunch with Baddies (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:30 am at Cork Wine Bar).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Kankakee this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Easter Brunch Series (Sun Apr 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Foundry Club).
- **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Kankakee in April 2026?
  - **A:** Yappy Hour Social Club (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm at 251 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL), 2026 Easter Brunch Series (Sun Apr 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Foundry Club), Smoke & Oak Society (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cork Wine Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Kankakee on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Kankakee include 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901, The Lush Vine, 251 S Schuyler Ave, Kankakee, IL.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Kankakee range from USD 10 to USD 90. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Kankakee include Kankakee County Museum, The Lush Vine, Cork Wine Bar.
- **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Kankakee.

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