# Festivals in Kankakee | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Kankakee. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Kankakee County Fair
  - **Description**: 213 W 4000 S Rd Kankakee, IL 60901

Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, fair food, creative art exhibits, and Free Grandstand shows.

Something for everyone!
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/kankakee-county-fair/200029984511052
  - **Venue**: 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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  - **Categories**: art
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/36th-annual-rhubarb-festival/200029489632213
  - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Round Lake Heights Summer Festival
  - **Description**: 🎶 My 80’s Band — Live 80s MTV Hits Experience 🎶

Get ready to relive the soundtrack of a generation! My 80’s Band is Chicagoland’s premier tribute to the MTV era — delivering the very best of 80s new wave, alternative pop, and rock in a high-energy live s
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Good Vibrations
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Kankakee Kultivators Town & Country Garden Tour and Artisan Faire  "Liberty in Bloom"
  - **Description**: The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club invites you and your friends to our annual signature event "Town and Country Garden Tour and Artisan Faire." This year's theme is "Liberty in Full Bloom," celebrating our country's 250th birthday. Garden tour hours are
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/kankakee-kultivators-town-and-country-garden-tour-and-artisan-faire-liberty-in-bloom/200029951954456
  - **Venue**: Small Memorial Park
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Glazin' the Trail
  - **Description**: Get ready for a fun-filled morning at our 4th annual Glazin’ the Trail event, benefiting Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet in Kankakee County. This donut-themed, family-friendly run/walk will take you along the scenic trails near Kankakee Community Co
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/glazin-the-trail/200029924823529
  - **Venue**: Kankakee Community College
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures, charities, workshops, calendar, dog
- **Event Name**: 🎼🌇Not Yet @ Kankakee's Sunset Stroll💃🏼💥
  - **Description**: Here's the deets so far... 😎🤘🏻:

Sunset Stroll IS BACK! Now expanding to the 200 block of N. Schuyler (in front of Paramount)! 

MORE DETAILS TO COME!

🍻 ADULT BEVERAGES at Rigo's Place, The Majestic, The Lush Vine, & the Remington (wristband required
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/not-yet-kankakees-sunset-stroll/200029999713703
  - **Venue**: Downtown, Kankakee
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Emo Night LIVE w/ All American Throwbacks  @ On The Rox
  - **Description**: Emo Night LIVE w/ All American Throwbacks  returns to Kankakee, IL on Saturday, June 20th. Grab pre-sale tickets now to SAVE!About this Event**PRE-SALE TICKETS START AT JUST $5. PRICES INCREASE AT THE DOOR
  - **Venue**: On the Rox
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- **Event Name**: Stefari West: A Totally 80's Drag Brunch with Taco Verde
  - **Description**: You’re invited to brunch & endless mimosas with the Queens - be sure to dress the part! | May 24th | 10am | 21+About this EventSOLD OUT IN 48 HOURS LAST TIME!Get ready for a mo
  - **Venue**: Stefari West Avenue
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Ceremony
  - **Description**: Celebrate your family, friend, or classmate as they "walk the stage" in the George H Ryan Gymnasium and receive recognition for their hard work and dedication. Graduates do NOT have a guest limit however, we ask that guests mark that they're attending on
  - **Venue**: 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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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 & homemade items at all price points.
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bad Momz of Comedy at The Majestic
  - **Description**: Hey Kankakee! While prom is going on upstairs in the ballroom, parents can gather downstairs to laugh the night away in The Majestic’s BRAND NEW speakeasy!

Nationally touring Bad Momz of Comedy are LIVE at Kankakee's Majestic Theater on Saturday, May 30!
  - **Venue**: The Majestic
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee Strong: A Storm to Strength Fundraiser
  - **Description**: May 30, 5–11pm: Food, music, raffles & blackjack—help Kankakee families rebuild after the March 10 EF-3 tornado.About this EventStorm to Strength Initiative Kankakee Relief Fundraiser
  - **Venue**: Knights of Columbus
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- **Event Name**: CAMP PRIDE 2026
  - **Description**: Saluting Pride. Serving Camp! Join us June 6, 5–11 PM at the Majestic Theatre for a night of celebration, community & unforgettable vibes!About this Event🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW for our 4th Annual Pride Event! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧
  - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee County Fair
  - **Description**: 213 W 4000 S Rd Kankakee, IL 60901

Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, fair food, creative art exhibits, and Free Grandstand shows.

Something for everyone!
  - **Venue**: 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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- **Event Name**: Mike Block: Frank Lloyd Wright Concert Tour - B. Harley Bradley House
  - **Description**: Cellist Mike Block
Cello & Vocals

May 28 @ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Cellist Mike Block, inspired by the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright, is performing again at the Bradley House! The famed cellist, known for performances with Yo-Yo Ma, is in Kankakee f
  - **Venue**: 701 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Kankakee County Fair (Wed Jul 29 2026 at 07:00 am at 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901), 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901), Round Lake Heights Summer Festival (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Good Vibrations), Kankakee Kultivators Town & Country Garden Tour and Artisan Faire  "Liberty in Bloom" (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:30 am at Small Memorial Park), Glazin' the Trail (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Kankakee Community College).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kankakee this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Kankakee in May 2026?
  - **A:** 36th Annual Rhubarb Festival (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901), Glazin' the Trail (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Kankakee Community College), 🎼🌇Not Yet @ Kankakee's Sunset Stroll💃🏼💥 (Fri May 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Kankakee).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Kankakee include 213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901, 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901, Good Vibrations.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Kankakee include Kankakee County Fair, Kankakee County Museum, My 80's Band.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Kankakee.

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