Robert Evans, Conductor
The band performs various crowd-pleasers, including marches, Broadway show tunes, overtures, and popular favorites.
Concerts begin at 7:00 pm in Kankakee's historic Bird Park. The park is bordered on the east by the Kankakee River, on the west by Wall Street, on the north by Court Street (Illinois Route 17), and the south by Station Street. The band performs at the Don Palzer Band Shell on the park's north side.
Audience members are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Limited bleacher space is available. Restrooms are available.
All band concerts are free and open to the public. Vehicles should enter the park from Wall Street and exit from Station Street.
Schedule Note: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Concert at Bird Park
Friday, July 4, 2025 Concert at Kankakee Community College with the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra (admission fee)
Thursday, June 5, 2025 (Week 01)
Vendor: Mia Bella
Thursday, June 12, 2025 (Week 02)
Featuring High School Scholar-Musicians!
Vendor: Oberweis
Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Week 03)
Thank You, Kankakee Valley Park District!
Vendor: Oberweis
Thursday, June 26, 2025 (Week 04)
Featuring High School Scholar-Musicians!
Vendor: Oscar's Meats
Thursday, July 3, 2025 (Week 05)
Happy Fourth of July! with Patrick Skelly, Vocalist
Vendor: Oberweis
Friday, July 4, 2025
Fireworks Concert at Kankakee Community College with Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, July 10, 2025 (Week 06)
Vendor: Mia Bella
Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Week 07)
Oscar's Meats
Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Week 08)
Vendor: Candy & Cake
Thursday, July 31, 2025 (Week 09)
Vendor: Candy & Cake
Thursday, August 7, 2025 (Week 10)
Vendor: Candy & Cake
Inclement weather may postpone or cancel a concert. Please watch and listen for updates each week to the status of the weekly concert.