What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of this diverse agricultural county.
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Kankakee is on the Kankakee River in northeastern Illinois — the county balances its proximity to Chicago with a strong agricultural identity rooted in corn and soybean farming.
About Kankakee County Fair
The Kankakee County Fair is a five-day late-July celebration in the agricultural communities south of Chicago, drawing large crowds from Kankakee and the surrounding farming region.
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