The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink. Kankakee is located 60 miles south of Chicago and is a multi-cultural blend. Its convenience to Chicago and Champaign makes it an ideal location, attracting folks of all ages and backgrounds.

Schedule Of Events

Merchant Street Stage

2:00-10:00 Pm : Dj Broke Dusty
4:05-5:15 Pm : King Chameleon
5:40 Pm : Winslow, Arizona: A Tribute To The Eagles
7:20-8:20 Pm : 10 Grand Band
8:45-9:55 Pm : N Deep
10:20-11:00 Pm : Warren G

Hill Stage

2:00-2:20 Pm : Junebug
2:35-3:05 Pm : Slap Bunt
4:40-5:25 Pm  : Carrying Torches
5:50-6:40 Pm : Wht.Rbbt.Obj
7:00-7:50 Pm : Nevernever
8:10-9:10 Pm : ****
9:30-10:30 Pm : The Bright Light Social Hour

Platform Stage

4:35-5:25 Pm : Los Tamales Jazz
7:15-8:15 Pm : Jr Clark Band
8:40-10:00 Pm : Dottie Kelly

Cost : Merchant Street MusicFest is $10/Friday and $15/Saturday at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free throughout the whole Fest.