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Merchant Street Music Fest

Merchant Street Music Fest
199 South East Avenue
815-939-4564

Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown train depot, recently named the Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL. 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.

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Merchant Street Music Fest 2024

Schedule: Friday, July 26 Merchant Street Stage: 5:45pm - Cosmic Rewind 7:15pm - Little Victory 8:35pm - Big Lagniappe 10:00pm - Verzatile Hill Stage: 5:15pm - Leigh Evin and the Lowdown 6:20pm - Shaper 7:25pm - Nathan Graham…

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Merchant Street Music Fest 2023

Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL. MSMF 2023 will be held on July 28 and 29. The event is a…

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