Welcome
Downtown Kankakee is a unique mix of old and new. Century old brick and stone structures stand alongside modern steel and glass buildings. Downtown Kankakee is the governmental, financial and legal center of the city and the county. By day, downtown is buzzing with the vital business of the Kankakee county seat. By night, the sounds of acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies spill out onto the sidewalks. Crowds gather for movies or concerts at the stunning Paramount Theater or in the lawn of the iconic Illinois Central Depot. It is also home to a first-rate music festival, a renowned Saturday morning Farmers' Market and even a railroad museum.
Welcome to downtown Kankakee - we hope that you will take part in the exciting resurgence of our city's historic core.
Kankakee Farmers' Market
Every Saturday from 7am to Noon now through October 30 on Merchant St. and Schuyler Ave. in Downtown Kankakee.
Rain or shine! Products range from meats, cheeses, baked goods, plants, and some produce.
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Special Dates for Farmers' Market 2010
April 24 - First Day of Spring Market (hours 8am - noon)
May 29 - First Day of Summer Market (hours 7am - noon)
June 5 - Relay for Life Day
June 26 - Salute to Ag & Local Foods Breakfast
July 10 - Library Family Fun Day
July 17 - Community Foundation Day
July 31 - Health Fair
August 7 - Pro Chef Challenge
August 14 - Sweet Corn
August 21 - Amateur Chef Challenge
August 28 - Kankakee County Food Processors' "Made Local, Sold Global" Expo
September 11 - Seniors' Day
September 18 - Memory Walk
September 25 - Zonta Empowerment Walk
October 30 - Final Market
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Brass & Chrome Downtown Parade
Sat, Aug 14: Parade kicks off at 11am and will end at the Depot where Merchant Street Musicfest begins directly after the parade!
Big band brass is combined with cool classic car chrome in this year's theme for the City of Kankakee's annual parade!
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Merchant Street Music Fest
Fri, Aug 13 and Sat, Aug 14: Fri 5-9pm Saturday Noon-11pm
Dozens of bands take to two different stages throughout the two days-jazz, rock, folk and more!
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Wednesday Wheels Classic Car Show
Every first Wed of the month June - Sept (weather permitting) from 5:30pm to 8pm outside at the Depot
This all-ages event is fun for the whole family! Enjoy music, food, and cool chrome in the summertime.
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Sandwiches with a Side of Jam
Every second Wed of the month June - Sept (weather permitting) from 11:30am to 1pm outside at the Depot
Relaxing music is combined with downtown restaurants vendors selling lunches, making for a great lunchtime escape from the office.
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Music and Movies in the Park
Every third Sat of the month June - Aug (weather permitting). Concert begin at 7pm and movie plays on the big screen at sundown.
The movies are family-friendly. Bring a lawnchair, blanket, picnic and make a night of it at the Depot!
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