The Greater Kankakee Jamboree - Hebron, IN

Event Start Date: 8/21/2026

Event End Date: 8/23/2026

Timezone: CDT

SAVE THE DATE for THE GREATER KANKAKEE JAMBOREE

When: August 21-23, 2026

Where: Stoney Run County Park – Hebron, IN (30 minutes south of Chicago and Dunes National Park along Lake Michigan)

For the first time, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is hosting a large National event in your region, and it’s an event that you will want to attend!

Join our new BHA CEO Ryan Callaghan, BHA Staff, and several dedicated BHA Leaders representing nearby state chapters at Stoney Run County Park for a family friendly weekend full of outdoor education, public land advocacy, and celebrating our outdoor traditions! Best of all, this event replicates that communal bonfire that founded BHA and has empowered our members for over twenty years! This event will have something for everyone, including those four-legged members!

Event plans are coming along great and we will roll out more information along with tickets in the near future! For now, mark the dates in your calendar, share with friends, and stay tuned for additional information! 

Accommodations:

There will be plenty of primitive campsites available at the facility and limited sites for small RV’s and Campers. More information soon

You can also find camping at:

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes State Park (adjacent to National Park)

Fair Oaks Campground – this is at Fair Oaks Farm which is a cool family destination

There are plenty of hotels and Air BnB’s in the area too.

Sponsorship and Boothing Opportunities:

If you're interested in sponsoring, collaborating, and/or hosting a booth at this event, please reach out to Aaron Hebeisen at Hebeisen@backcountryhunters.org OR Jameson Hibbs at Hibbs@backcountryhunters.org