About this episode

The episode discusses the upcoming Prairie Chicken Arts Festival in Kewanee, featuring various activities and events for families and art enthusiasts.

Downtown Kewanee will be filled with art, music, shopping, and family fun during the Prairie Chicken Arts Festival on Friday and Saturday, July 17–18, 2026. Festival activities include chalk art, an art show, food vendors, a flea market, live entertainment, children's activities, museum tours, and local shopping. The celebration also features a Shop Small Business Crawl running July 9–18 and student artwork displayed in downtown storefronts July 13–20. Friday's events include a Sneak Peek Art Show from 5–7 PM at the Hog Capital Building and the Santa's Jingle & Mingle dance party from 7–9 PM in the Rotary Tent. Saturday begins with the Guns & Hoses Breakfast, followed by the Farmers Market, free family activities in Berrien Park, food vendors, live music, puppet shows, the Tiny Chicken Scavenger Hunt, and the announcement of festival winners at 4 PM. The festival is also hosting several special events, including a Chalk Art Competition with professional, amateur, and youth divisions; an Art Show & Competition featuring local artists; vendor opportunities for crafters and flea market sellers; volunteer service hour opportunities; and family-friendly activities…

Topics covered

• arts festival
• community events
• family activities
• local shopping
• live entertainment

Keywords

• Kewanee
• Prairie Chicken Arts Festival
• art show
• live music
• family fun
• food vendors
• community events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hog Capital Building

Places: Kewanee, Berrien Park

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