16th Annual Artisan Faire coming Nov. 7 to Kankakee museum

The 16th annual Artisan Faire will return to the Kankakee County Museum Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to kick off the holiday season.The museum, at 801 S. 8th Ave., Kankakee, provides a beautiful backdrop of exhibits for displaying booths to holiday shoppers looking for one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans.Quilts from the Kankakee Quiltmakers’ September 2025 show, “Autumn Splendor,” will be on display as well.“Take advantage of this opportunity to see all of the wonderful things the museum has to offer while browsing unique artworks – with free admission,” stated a press release from executive director Veronica Featherston.This year’s vendor fair will exhibit a variety of unique artistic creations from home décor to baked goods and coffee art.16th Annual Artisan Faire Vendors:BumbleBeeds JewelryCayuga Ridge Wood WorksDark Moon KreationsDeberah SmithDelightfulhatterDonna’s Garden DelightsGG’s Unique CreationsJanet’s GardenKankakee Art LeagueKarol MolnarLittle Angels’ Secret