# 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**: 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**: Kankakee Kultivators Town & Country Garden Tour and Artisan Faire  "Liberty in Bloom"
  - **Description**: The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Clun 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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## 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 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**: The Great Pages Circus is coming to Kankakee, IL
  - **Description**: 🎪 Kankakee, IL - Get Ready for the Ultimate Circus Adventure!

Mark your calendars because The Great Pages Circus is rolling into town May 6-7 and you won’t want to miss this action-packed spectacle! 🥳

🎟️ Skip the line—grab your tickets online now! 👉 pag
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Baby & Beyond
  - **Description**: Riverside Healthcare’s Baby & Beyond is Saturday, May 2nd  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon at the Riverside Medical Center - Pavilion Lobby in Kankakee. 

Whether you or a loved one are expecting, planning a future pregnancy, or have little ones at home,
  - **Venue**: Riverside Healthcare Pavilion | 375 North Wall Street | Kankakee, IL 60901
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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**: 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**: 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**: 80's Party with My 80's Band
  - **Description**: 🎉 **Kankakee’s Ultimate 80s Party — MTV Hits All Night!** 🎉

Break out the neon, tease that hair, and hit the dance floor! Join us for a totally rad night of nonstop 80s MTV favorites performed LIVE — featuring the iconic sounds of **The Cure, The Cars, T
  - **Venue**: On the ROX (OTR)
- **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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## 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), Glazin' the Trail (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Kankakee Community College), Kankakee Kultivators Town & Country Garden Tour and Artisan Faire  "Liberty in Bloom" (Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:30 am at Small Memorial Park).
- **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, Kankakee Community College.
- **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, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet.
- **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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