Kankakee River Valley Regatta Fan Fest!

Dive into fun at the Award-Winning Kankakee River Valley Regatta's Fan Fest—awesome boats, music, and good vibes!
About this Event

Join us for the annual Fan Fest, the official opening celebration of the annual Kankakee River Valley Regatta and the ultimate Friday night party before engines fire up on Labor Day weekend!

This year's Fan Fest is extra special as we celebrate the first Regatta since Kankakee was honored with the American Power Boat Association's Race Site of the Year Award that honors the incredible volunteers, sponsors, racers, and community members who have helped make the Kankakee River Valley Regatta one of the nation's premier racing destinations.

Be among the first to celebrate this milestone and another year on the Kankakee River alongside racers, sponsors, local officials, volunteers, and dedicated fans. Meet the teams, enjoy great food and drinks, connect with fellow boating enthusiasts, and soak in the electric atmosphere as anticipation builds for a weekend of high-speed action on the Kankakee River.

The race starts tomorrow but the party starts here! Join us as we celebrate an award-winning tradition, and launch another unforgettable Labor Day Weekend.