Kankakee River
Kankakee River, Kankakee, IL 60901
Boating
The Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest.
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market • May 16 @ 8AM
Step into the vibrant heart of Kankakee at our Saturday morning Farmers' Market. It's a bustling hub with farm-to-table produce, meat, cheese, fresh flowers, delicious baked…
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Merchant Street Music Fest
Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square • Jul 26 – Jul 27 @ 5PM
The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.
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Kankakee River Valley Regatta
Kankakee Valley Boat Club • Aug 30 – Sep 01 @ 12noon
Experience the thrill of outboard performance craft power boat racing on the Kankakee River.
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Fly-Fishing Guide
Kankakee
Big River Fly Fishing is a guide service committed to providing a quality experience on the Kankakee River.
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River fishing Charter
Kankakee
Specializes in float boat fishing trips using fly rods, spinning and bait casting gear.
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