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About Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo Center
Welcome to the Kankakee County Fairgrounds Expo Center, a versatile 16,000 sq ft venue nestled within the 87-acre Kankakee County Fairgrounds. Our main hall hosts a range of events from banquets and expos to concerts and exhibitions, with seating configurations that adapt to each occasion. On-site, you’ll also find the Kankakee County Speedway for stock car and go-kart racing, adding an extra layer of excitement to the fairgrounds experience.
Whether you’re planning a large banquet for up to 1,000 guests or an intimate expo, we’ve got you covered with flexible space, dependable parking, and easy access to the region. We’ve put together practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan with confidence.
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- Address: 213 W 4000S Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Capacity: Main banquet hall up to 1,000 seats (configurations vary by event)
- Parking: Free parking listed for fair; on-site parking available during events
- Transit: River Valley Metro buses in Kankakee County, SHOW BUS rural transport, Amtrak and Greyhound service in downtown Kankakee
- Nearby hotels (affiliate partners): Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee River Valley, Hampton Inn Bourbonnais/Kankakee, Fairfield Inn Kankakee Bourbonnais, Quality Inn Bradley–Bourbonnais
- On-site attractions: Kankakee County Speedway (stock car/go-kart racing) and Budweiser Pavilion concerts during fairs
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 213 W 4000S Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901.
- Venue type: 16,000 sq ft Expo Center/banquet hall within the 87-acre Kankakee County Fairgrounds; also features a stock car/go-kart Speedway on site.
- Capacity: Banquet hall capacity up to 1,000 people; seating configurations vary by event.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published; capacity reflects the main hall; layout depends on event type (banquet, expo, etc.).
- Parking: Free parking is listed for the fair; on-site parking is available during events.
- Transit: Public transit options include River Valley Metro bus service in Kankakee County; SHOW BUS provides rural transport; Amtrak and Greyhound serve downtown Kankakee.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee River Valley (455 Riverstone Pkwy), Hampton Inn Bourbonnais/Kankakee (64 Ken Hayes Dr), Fairfield Inn Kankakee Bourbonnais (1550 N State Route 50), Quality Inn Bradley–Bourbonnais (nearby).
- Notable events hosted: Kankakee County Fair (annual, with events like Extreme School Bus Figure 8); on-site Kankakee County Speedway for stock car/go-kart racing; Budweiser Pavilion concerts and other exhibitions during fairs.