Dancing Through the Decades New Year's Eve Gala

Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores!  The opening act for the evening is the Jazz Time Big Band, boasting of 17 musicians, steering the crowd toward the ‘80s. Closing the year and leading us into 2024 is Katzpa Jammas!  Brush up on your dance moves, dress for your favorite decade (there will be prizes for the “Best Dressed” guests), and prepare for a night of fun!  You won’t want to miss this exciting and unique experience.

Tickets can be purchased at www.kankakeecountymuseum.com or by calling 815-932-5279.

Ticket information:

General admission (Ace) is $75 per person (includes live entertainment, one raffle ticket, & buffet-style appetizers)

Bees Kneesat $250 (includes general admission for one, one drink ticket, dance lessons prior to the event, name on Stone Barn “Board of Supporters”, and reserved seating at the event)

Jive Bomber at $500 (includes general admission for two, two drink tickets, dance lessons prior to the event, name on Stone Barn “Board of Supporters”, reserved seating at the event, ride to and from the event location, and dinner at Rigo’s Place at 6:30 pm)

*A cash bar will be available. Must provide a valid ID.

*Make it a “getaway” & reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Bradley by December 17th for a special group rate. CALL: 815-304-5768 to reserve your room today!

*Transportation to and from the event will be available for all ticket holders. This service, provided by Reliable Limo, is included in the “Jive Bomber” ticket holder package and can be added on to other packages by contacting the museum.  Sign up for this service early as space is limited!

*This event is simultaneously acting as a major fundraiser for various costly preservation and restoration needs at the French Heritage Museum at the Old Stone Barn while celebrating 75 years of the Kankakee County Historical Society having a home at Governor Small Memorial Park.

Help preserve one of the oldest buildings in Kankakee while celebrating the past, present, and future of Kankakee County!  Follow our Facebook event page “Dancing Through the Decades” for more information and trivia.