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Kankakee Farmer's Market Continues thru Oct. 11

The Kankakee Farmer's Market takes place each Saturday from 7am-Noon, weather permitting. The Kankakee Farmer's Market will run thru October 11th this year, It is a great place to take the whole family, be sure to take some time to come out and support our local vendors. There is something for everyone including produce, plants, foods and specialty homemade items.



Momece Gladiolus Fest - Aug. 6-10th

Its that time of year again! The 71st annual Momence Glad Fest starts Wed. August 6 thru Saturday August the 10th. The festival takes place in the River town of Momence which is about ten miles east of Bourbonnais and Kankakee, IL. Bring the kids to the carnival, parade or stop by the Antique Car Show.

For a full schedule of events during the Glad Fest, visit www.gladfest.com

Here are a few special events:

  • Wed. 7pm - Princess and Queen Coronation at the H.S. Football Field
  • Thurs. 6:30pm - Kids Parade on Washington Street
  • Fri. 5:30pm Parade of Cars, 6pm Main St. Parade
  • Sat. 8am - 5K and 10K River Run,
  • Sun. 8am- 4:30pm - Antique Farm Tractor and Classic Truck Show and Giant Flea Market



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Kankakee County Fair runs from July 30th- Aug. 3rd

The 44th Annual Kankakee County Fair starts July 30-Aug 3 this year. The fairgrounds are located about one mile south of I-57 @ Exit 308.

Here are the feature events for each day during the fair.

  • Wed.- The Extreme Figure 8 School Bus demo derby in the grandstand and it is a Free Event.
  • Thur.- The Figure 8 car demo derby starts at 7pm
  • Fri.- U.S. Lawn Mower Racing 7pm Free Event in the grandstand.
  • Sat.- Another Free Event in the Grandstand, I.P.R.A Championship Rodeo at 7pm
  • Sun.- Illiana Pullers Assoc. of Truck and Tractor Pulls at Noon and is also a free event.

For complete details and schedule of activities visit www.kankakeefair.org

The Bears Arrive in Bourbonnais! July 23- Aug. 14

The Chicago Bears Training Camp is getting ready to start up again on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.

Here are some of the special events taking place during training camp.

  • Family Night @ ONU- Wed. July 30 A host of activities for all ages will start at 6pm, the Bears practice wiil take place at 7pm with a fireworks show to follow.
  • Family Night @ Soldier Field - Fri. Aug. 1 The Bears take their practice to Soldier Field, the gates up at 5pm and practice begins at 7pm.
  • Armed Forces Day Sun. Aug. 10 - A special day dedicated to our armed forces including reserved seating for those who dress in uniform.

For complete details on all the special days during training camp, visit the Chicago Bears website or the Bears training camp website for more info!



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Iroquois County Fair- July 16-21

Come out to the Iroquois County Fair on July 16-21 in Crescent City, IL. Here are some of the events going on during the Fair.

  • Wed. 7/16 Fair Queen Contest- 7pm Grandstands
  • Thurs. 7/17 Demolition Derby- 7:30pm Grandstands
  • Fri. 7/18 "The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute" - Terry Lee Goffee, Tribute Artist 8pm Grandstands
  • Sat. 7/19 Figure 8 Demo Derby 7:30pm Grandstands
  • Sun. 7/20 ITPA Tractor and Semi Pull
  • Mon. 7/21 4H and FFA Livestock Sale 1:30pm Showbarn

For complete details of events and exhibits visit - www.iroquoiscofair.com