| Event Date |
Title & Location |
Description / Fee |
8/1/2008
ID #4829 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp Family Night
7:00 PM @ Soldier Field | Come see your Chicago Bears practice at Soldier Field! Comcast Bears Family Night presented by Chase is perfect for the entire family. No practice in Bourbonnais today. |
| | Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/1/2008
ID #4608 |
Kankakee County Fair
7 a. m. til midnight | Annual County Fair, Carnival, Grandstand Shows, Livestock Shows, Arts and Craft Shows and 4-H Shows. Daily Side Shows and lots of food!! |
| | Kankakee County Fairgrounds
3886 State Route 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-6714 |
Website: http://www.kankakeefair.org
Coordinated By: Tammy Focken
Admission: See each day for listings |
8/2/2008
ID #4798 |
Community Concert
7:00pm | The American Lutheran Church will host a special community concert on Saturday August 2 at 7:00pm. Featured artistes will include Olivet associate professor and KVSO trombonist Joe Schroeder, KHS Dean of Students and KVT vocalist Marcus Strothers, Showstoppers' Walt Disney World solo competition winner Drew Hillertz, pianist and accompanist Adam Patrick Moore, and several others! The concert will be followed by light refreshments. |
| | American Lutheran Church
1560 Career Center Road
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 932-7515 |
Coordinated By: Sandy Morbitzer / American Lutheran Church
Admission: tickets priced at $10 per person or $25 per family |
8/2/2008
ID #4830 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
No practice today! | No practice today! |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/2/2008
ID #4610 |
Kankakee County Fair
7 a. m. til midnight | Annual County Fair, Carnival, Grandstand Shows, Livestock Shows, Arts and Craft Shows and 4-H Shows. Daily Side Shows and lots of food!! |
| | Kankakee County Fairgrounds
3886 State Route 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-6714 |
Website: http://www.kankakeefair.org
Coordinated By: Tammy Focken
Admission: See each day for listings |
8/3/2008
ID #4831 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
Noon Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/3/2008
ID #4668 |
A DAY AT THE PARK
8am - 3pm | Mustang and Ford Car Show
Dash plaques for the 1st 250 cars Organized participant judging. MCA tech inspections per class. Vendors welcome. Mustang II's featured 'free registeration'. Location is a beautiful grassy park 1hr south of Chicago. Registration in advance $10. Day of event $20. |
| | PERRY FARM PARK
459 N. KENNEDY
BOURBONNAIS, IL 60914
708-755-4522 |
Website: http://www.northernmustangcorral.com
Coordinated By: Belinda Moore
Admission: To view cars free |
8/3/2008
ID #4667 |
Kankakee County Fair
7 a.m. til midnight | Annual County Fair, Carnival, Grandstand Shows, Livestock Shows, Arts and Craft Shows and 4-H Shows. Daily Side Shows and lots of food!! |
| | Kankakee County Fairgrounds
3886 State Route 45/52
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-6714 |
Website: http://www.kankakeefair.org
Coordinated By: Tammy Focken
Admission: See each day for listings |
8/4/2008
ID #4832 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
7:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/5/2008
ID #4833 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
7:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/6/2008
ID #4834 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
No practice today! | No practice today! |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008trainingcamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/6/2008
ID #4443 |
70th Annual Momence Gladiolus Festival
All Day | The Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off it 70th year tradition with old favorites-street parades, antique car show, flea market, and carnival. |
| | Momence High School & Island Park
Downtown
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6353(Hotline) |
Website: http://www.gladfest.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/7/2008
ID #4835 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
No practice today! | The Chicago Bears will be having their preseason opener with the Kanksas City Chiefs. Please see the website for more information. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/7/2008
ID #4446 |
70th Annual Momence Gladiolus Festival
All Day | The Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off it 70th year tradition with old favorites-street parades, antique car show, flea market, and carnival. |
| | Momence High School & Island Park
Downtown
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6353(Hotline) |
Website: http://www.gladfest.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/8/2008
ID #4786 |
The Spice of Life Variety Show
7:00pm | The 25th Anniversary of the Annual Variety Show to benefit Harbor House featuring all local talent, a live stage band, dancers, singers, comedy acts and Mama's farewell performance. |
| | Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
700 W North Str
Bradley, IL 60915
815-932-0937 |
Website: http://www.thespiceoflife.org
Coordinated By: Bonnie S. Brewer
Admission: $25 Silver ticket, $15 adult $8 child |
8/8/2008
ID #4836 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
No practice today! | No practice today! |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/8/2008
ID #4445 |
70th Annual Momence Gladiolus Festival
All Day | The Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off it 70th year tradition with old favorites-street parades, antique car show, flea market, and carnival. |
| | Momence High School & Island Park
Downtown
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6353(Hotline) |
Website: http://www.gladfest.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/9/2008
ID #4794 |
St. Joseph Jamboree
Saturday 6PM - Sunda y 10:30AM | Jamboree promises two fun filled days. The best food under the big top including Sunday Chicken Dinner, Auctions, raffles, kids games, and live entertainment. The Jesse White Tumblers along with Kevin Stearns and clowns for the children are some of the attractions. This year will also have the First Annual St. Joseph Jamboree Car Show. |
| | Manteno, IL
207 S. Main Street
Manteno, IL 60950
815-482-2224 |
Coordinated By: Stacy Hupe
Admission: Free |
8/9/2008
ID #4796 |
The Momence Lions Glad Run
Registration 6:30-7:45 a.m. | There are 5k and 10k Individual races; 5k Team Challenge, 1 Mile Fun Walk, 5k Competitive Walk. The course is flat, fast; all racers/walkers begin in front of the high school and run along the Kankakee River, finishing on the all weather track. Fruit, snacks and beverages will be provided. |
| | Momence Junior High School
801 West Second Street
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-4620 |
Website: http://www.momencelions.org
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/9/2008
ID #4787 |
The Spice of Life Variety Show
7:00pm | The 25th Anniversary of the Annual Variety Show to benefit Harbor House featuring all local talent, a live stage band, dancers, singers, comedy acts and Mama's farewell performance. |
| | Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
700 W North Str
Bradley, IL 60915
815-932-0937 |
Website: http://www.thespiceoflife.org
Coordinated By: Bonnie S. Brewer
Admission: $25 Silver ticket, $15 adult $8 child |
8/9/2008
ID #4837 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
7:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/9/2008
ID #4444 |
70th Annual Momence Gladiolus Festival
All Day | The Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off it 70th year tradition with old favorites-street parades, antique car show, flea market, and carnival. |
| | Momence High School & Island Park
Downtown
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6353(Hotline) |
Website: http://www.gladfest.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/10/2008
ID #4795 |
St. Joseph Jamboree
Saturday 6PM - Sunda y 10:30AM | Jamboree promises two fun filled days. The best food under the big top including Sunday Chicken Dinner, Auctions, raffles, kids games, and live entertainment. The Jesse White Tumblers along with Kevin Stearns and clowns for the children are some of the attractions. This year will also have the First Annual St. Joseph Jamboree Car Show. |
| | Manteno, IL
207 S. Main Street
Manteno, IL 60950
815-482-2224 |
Coordinated By: Stacy Hupe
Admission: Free |
8/10/2008
ID #4679 |
70th Annual Momence Gladiolus Festival
All Day | The Momence Gladiolus Festival kicks off its 70th year tradition with old favorites-street parade, antique car show, flea market, and carnival. |
| | Momence High School & Island Park
Downtown
Momence, IL 60954
815/472-6353(Hotline) |
Website: http://www.gladfest.com
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/10/2008
ID #4838 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
3:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/11/2008
ID #4839 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
12:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/12/2008
ID #4840 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
7:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/13/2008
ID #4841 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
6:00 PM Practice | Come join us as the world famous Chicago Bears train at Olivet University in Bourbonnais! Camp will run through August 14, 2008. Specific information on training times and special events are available by calling the number below or visiting their website. |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/14/2008
ID #4696 |
Mac Fest
Thur. Fri. 5 p.m. ? Sat. 11 - ? Sun. Noon-? | Outdoor music festival & carnival; entertainment for all ages. |
| | Bishop McNamara High School
550 W Brookmont Bl
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/405-8918 |
Coordinated By: Mike
Admission: |
8/14/2008
ID #4801 |
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery Summer Exhibit
9-5:30 weekdays and 9-1 weekends | The Summer Exhibition of the Kankakee Art League will be from Aug. 14 – Sept. 2. On display will be the artwork of its 50 members. Genre of artwork will include a variety of two and three -dimensional work, including oil painting, acrylic painting, and pastels as well as hand thrown pottery.
|
| | Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
901 N. Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-4506 |
Website: http://www.provena.org/seniors/artgallery
Coordinated By: Jan Glazar
Admission: Free |
8/14/2008
ID #4842 |
Chicago Bears Training Camp
12:00 PM Practice | UPDATE - This practice has been closed to the public! |
| | Olivet University
One University Ave.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-935-7390 |
Website: http://www.chicagobears.com/events/2008TrainingCamp.asp
Coordinated By:
Admission: Free |
8/15/2008
ID #4697 |
Mac Fest
Thur. Fri. 5 p.m. ? Sat. 11 - ? Sun. Noon-? | Outdoor music festival & carnival; entertainment for all ages. |
| | Bishop McNamara High School
550 W Brookmont Bl
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/405-8918 |
Coordinated By: Mike
Admission: |
8/15/2008
ID #4843 |
Movies & Music @ the Depot
7pm-10pm | Join us for a free concert by Kankakee band Free the Fox from 7-8pm and
then a free movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (Gene Wilder
film) at sundown. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Food will be
sold by area vendors. Fun for the whole family! |
| | Kankakee Depot Park
199 S. East Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-0462 |
Website: http://www.kankakeechamber.com
Coordinated By: Bill Yohnka
Admission: FREE |
8/16/2008
ID #4698 |
Mac Fest
Thur. Fri. 5 p.m. ? Sat. 11 - ? Sun. Noon-? | Outdoor music festival & carnival; entertainment for all ages. |
| | Bishop McNamara High School
550 W Brookmont Bl
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/405-8918 |
Coordinated By: Mike
Admission: |
8/16/2008
ID #4705 |
7th Annual Perry Farm Kite Festival
Sa. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Su. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Come out to the Perry Farm Park and see kites as big as a school bus, or as small as your hand. Watch as professional kiters compete in a real AKA Sanctioned kite competition. There will be public flying fields, kite workshops and a kite hospital. |
| | Perry Farm Park
459 N Kennedy Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815/933-9905 |
Website: http://www.btpd.org
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/16/2008
ID #4727 |
Garvey Farm Festival
12 p.m.- all week end | Cultural community farm festival. Celebration of family and sustainability. |
| | Basu Natural Farms
Florida Avenue (2000 South Road)
Pembroke, IL 60964
815/944-9947 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/17/2008
ID #4699 |
Mac Fest
Thur. Fri. 5 p.m. ? Sat. 11 - ? Sun. Noon-? | Outdoor music festival & carnival; entertainment for all ages. |
| | Bishop McNamara High School
550 W Brookmont Bl
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/405-8918 |
Coordinated By: Mike
Admission: |
8/17/2008
ID #4706 |
7th Annual Perry Farm Kite Festival
Sa. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Su. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Come out to the Perry Farm Park and see kites as big as a school bus, or as small as your hand. Watch as professional kiters compete in a real AKA Sanctioned kite competition. There will be public flying fields, kite workshops and a kite hospital. |
| | Perry Farm Park
459 N Kennedy Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815/933-9905 |
Website: http://www.btpd.org
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/17/2008
ID #4728 |
Garvey Farm Festival
12 p.m.- all week end | Cultural community farm festival. Celebration of family and sustainability. |
| | Basu Natural Farms
Florida Avenue (2000 South Road)
Pembroke, IL 60964
815/944-9947 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/17/2008
ID #4869 |
2008 Lecture Series
2 p.m. | "In Rows of Burnished Steel, the 76th & 113th Illinois Volunteers" with: Dr. Norman Stevens, Executive Director, Kankakee County Museum. P.S. "Some of us still can hear the guns." |
| | The Kankakee County Museum
801 South 8th Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-932-5279 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/21/2008
ID #4808 |
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery Summer Exhibit
9-5:30 weekdays and 9-1 weekends | The Summer Exhibition of the Kankakee Art League will be from Aug. 14 – Sept. 2. On display will be the artwork of its 50 members. Genre of artwork will include a variety of two and three -dimensional work, including oil painting, acrylic painting, and pastels as well as hand thrown pottery. |
| | Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
901 N. Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-4506 |
Website: http://www.provena.org/seniors/artgallery
Coordinated By: Jan Glazer
Admission: Free |
8/22/2008
ID #4710 |
Merchant Street MusicFest
Fri. 5-9 p.m. Sat. Noon | Jazz after hours on Friday evening. Festival of music, food and fun continues at noon on Saturday. |
| | Historic Kankakee Railroad Depot
197 S East Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/933-0527 |
Coordinated By: Linda
Admission: |
8/23/2008
ID #4711 |
Merchant Street MusicFest
Fri. 5-9 p.m. Sat. Noon | Jazz after hours on Friday evening. Festival of music, food and fun continues at noon on Saturday. Downtown Parade kick-off at noon. Line up starts at 10:30 a.m. at E Oak @ N. Schuyler. |
| | Historic Kankakee Railroad Depot
197 S East Avenue
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/933-0527 |
Coordinated By: Linda
Admission: |
8/23/2008
ID #4874 |
Pembroke Days
All Day | All day Parade begins 10 a.m. Festivities until midnight. Sunday Gospel activities.
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| | Martin Luther King Jr Park
13795 E Central
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
815/944-8871 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/23/2008
ID #4784 |
5th Annual Kankakee Downtown Parade
Noon - 1pm | Get your Groove On at the 5th Annual Kankakee Downtown Parade - this year's theme is Saturday Night Fever! Lineup for parade is at 10am, parade kicks off at noon. |
| | Schuyler Avenue
downtown Kankakee
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/939-9800 & 815/939-4564 |
Coordinated By: Connie Mason & Cindy Fuerst
Admission: FREE |
8/24/2008
ID #4875 |
Pembroke Days
All Day | All day Parade begins 10 a.m. Festivities until midnight. Sunday Gospel activities.
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| | Martin Luther King Jr Park
13795 E Central
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
815/944-8871 |
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/25/2008
ID #4793 |
Home Interiors Decorating Class
7:00pm until 9:00pm | At this event there will be over $800.00 in merchandise given away. Plus, you will learn how to decorate and all the merchandise will be given away that night!! Raffles, Food and Lots of Fun and games!!! |
| | Quality Inn and Suites
800 N. Kinzie Ave.
Bradley, IL 60915
815-933-2506 or 815-932-0944 |
Website: http://www.homeinteriors.com/chrisryan
Coordinated By: Crystal Ryan and Heather Hanson
Admission: $20.00 |
8/28/2008
ID #4815 |
Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery Summer Exhibit
9-5:30 weekdays and 9-1 weekends | The Summer Exhibition of the Kankakee Art League will be from Aug. 14 – Sept. 2. On display will be the artwork of its 50 members. Genre of artwork will include a variety of two and three -dimensional work, including oil painting, acrylic painting, and pastels as well as hand thrown pottery. |
| | Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery
901 N. Entrance Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-939-4506 |
Website: http://www.provena.org/seniors/artgallery
Coordinated By: Jan Glazer
Admission: Free |
8/29/2008
ID #4844 |
Music & Movies @ the Depot
7pm-10pm | Join us for a free concert by Kankakee band Balcony for a Ghost from 7-8pm and then a free movie "Edward Scissorhands" at sundown. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. Food will be sold by area vendors. Fun for the whole family! |
| | Kankakee
199 S. East Ave.
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-933-0462 |
Website: http://www.kankakeechamber.com
Coordinated By: Bill Yohnka
Admission: FREE |
8/29/2008
ID #4872 |
Kelly Miller Circus
4:30 & 7:30 P.M. | Tickets available at Municipal Trust & Savings Bank-1st National Bank of Grant Park & Centrue Bank (Tickets available at these locations prior to circus day only)
Prior to circus day Adults $9.00 Child under 12 $5.00 -On circus day Adult $12.00 child under 12 $6.00 |
| | St. Patrick Academy Grounds
400 W 2nd Street
Momence, IL 60954
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Website: http://www.kellymillercircus.com
Coordinated By: Momence Chamber of Commerce
Admission: |
8/29/2008
ID #4688 |
IMPACT Arthritis Seminar
8:00am-4:00pm | Educational seminar for those who suffer from arthritis and related diseases, medical professionals, and caregivers. Area professionals, including physicians, will be speaking on arthritis and related diseases such as osteoporosis, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more. Day includes continental breakfast, lunch, exhibits and informational packet. Call the Arthritis Foundation at 815-937-2461 to register or for more information. |
| | Provena St. Mary's Hospital- Franco Conference Center
500 W Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-937-2461 |
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
Coordinated By: Jennifer Wilken
Admission: $25 |
8/30/2008
ID #4619 |
Powerboat Nationals & Outdoor Show
Open 11-6 Race Times 12-6 | New this year - see the Outdoor Show sponsored by the Kankakee Valley Park District! Enjoy the excitement of power boat racing from two sides of the beautiful Kankakee River as drivers compete for the National Championship at speeds up to 120 m.p.h. |
| | River Road Park
River Road & Cobb Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-4411 |
Website: http://www.kankakeeregatta.com
Coordinated By: Joe Walz
Admission: |
8/31/2008
ID #4747 |
Herscher Labor Day Celebration
varied times | Express your patriotism in a two-day event that features a Grand Parade with bands, floats, marching units and many other activities. |
| | Downtown Herscher
Main Street
Herscher, IL 60941
815/426-6183 |
Website: http://www.herscher.net
Coordinated By:
Admission: |
8/31/2008
ID #4620 |
Powerboat Nationals & Outdoor Show
Open 11-6 Race Times 12-6 | New this year - see the Outdoor Show sponsored by the Kankakee Valley Park District! Enjoy the excitement of power boat racing from two sides of the beautiful Kankakee River as drivers compete for the National Championship at speeds up to 120 m.p.h. |
| | River Road Park
River Road & Cobb Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
815/932-4411 |
Website: http://www.kankakeeregatta.com
Coordinated By: Joe Walz
Admission: |
