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August 2019
116th Will County Fair
The 116th Annual Will County Fair starts today. Running from August 21st to August 25th. General Admission is $5.00 with children under 9 getting in for free. For a full schedule of events, check below, or visit WillCountyFair.org. https://www.willcountyfair.org/fair-home
Find out more »The 2nd Annual Great Joliet Prison Break-In
Last year, over 3,500 attended The Great Joliet Prison Break-In. This year, we're going bigger and better with featured band The Ides Of March. Also playing the event will be Hot Mess, Great Moments in Vinyl and The Nikki Hill Band. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the Joliet Area Historical Museum and their efforts to secure, stabilize and showcase the Old Joliet Prison.
Find out more »Kankakee County, “Voices of the Past”, Cemetery Walk
This event brings the fascinating history of Kankakee County to life. Participants who visit Mound Grove Cemetery will get a guided history lesson as they are led to gravesites of former residents, portrayed by actors in period costumes, and share something of their lives and times. Visitors will leave with a better understanding of Kankakee County’s rich heritage through the lives of its residents. The historic people being portrayed are: Governor and Mrs. Len and Ida Small, William Gougar, Fannie…
Find out more »Ashkum Lions Homecoming Car Show
Car Show Sunday August 25th under the shade Come show off your best ride or see the Cool Cars and trucks Starts Noon till 3 Download form: https://www.e-clubhouse.org/userfiles/20440/file/070219181916Homecoming_car_show_.pdf
Find out more »Frankfort Fall Festival
Join us August 31 - September 2, 2019, in Frankfort, IL for the #1 volunteer-run arts and crafts Festival! Fall Fest has something for everyone; Shopping, Live Music, Entertainment, Good Food, a Carnival and a Parade. Bring your whole family, admission is free! The Fun is priceless!
Find out more »Shoe Fest 2019 Music & Camping
"One Last Dance Before Summer Turns to Fall" Shoe Fest returns once again to the beautiful Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see on Labor Day Weekend 2019. Join us for what is sure to be another fantastic year August 30th through September 1st in Manteno, IL. Tickets, artist announcements and more will be coming your way soon. Visit us at www.shoe-fest.com for more info!
Find out more »Kankakee Community College Lifelong Learning Fall Kickoff
Senior citizens age 50 and over are invited to attend the Fall Kickoff and Annual Meeting of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Kankakee Community College. Dr. David Naze, the incoming vice president will be the guest speaker, Instructors will talk about upcoming classes and members may register for classes. Come join us!
Find out more »Sunset Stroll on Schuyler
Don't miss this great event! Enjoy a stroll down Schuyler and enjoy some face painting, food, and drinks! Music: TBA
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The Voyageur Classic 5K Run/Walk
The Voyageur Classic 5K Run/Walk is raising funds for the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn – one of the area's oldest standing buildings that celebrates the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley: the first explorers and missionaries, the coureurs de bois and fur traders, and the pioneer settlers from France, French Canada, and Belgium. The French Heritage Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places: Listed in 1979 as the Lemuel Milk Carriage…
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