Kankakee County Museum
801 S. Eighth Ave., Kankakee, IL 60901
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The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society.
Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
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Kankakee Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market • May 10 @ 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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