40th and Final Voyageur Rendezvous

May 16 - May 17, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM

Peek into the lives of those who would have lived or traded along the waterways of the Midwest more than 250 years ago, when the marshes were a source of valuable furs desired by merchant traders to take back to Europe.  Meet Native Americans, French-Canadian canoe men, called Voyageurs, British and French militia, early settlers, and many others.

This is a family-friendly event with lots of fun things to learn and experience for visitors of all ages.

Event Highlights include: 

• Arrival of Voyageurs by canoe
• Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Storytelling
• Tomahawk Throw
• Trade Session with the Native Americans
• Hot Food, Cold Sarsaparilla, and more

*If the Kankakee River is too high, the Voyageur Rendezvous will announce a secondary location. Please double-check the location before heading out.