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

5:00-10:00 Pm : Dj Jason Neuman
5:30-6:30 Pm : Katzpa Jammas
6:50-7:50 Pm : Three's A Crowd
8:10-9:10 Pm : Lowdown Brass Band
9:30-11:00 Pm : All American Throwbacks

Hill Stage

5:15-5:45 Pm : Chicos
6:05-7:00 Pm : Deconstructing Jim
7:20-8:20 Pm : Ur Mom
8:40-9:40 Pm : Reilly Downes + The Acid Cowboys
10:00-11:00 Pm : The People Brothers Band

Platform Stage

5:10-5:55 Pm : Phones And Bones
6:20-7:05 Pm : Master James And The Show Stoppahs
7:30-8:30 Pm : Ivan Singh Trio
8:55-10:00 Pm : Kara Grainger

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