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Left to Right: Jim Crosswell of Crosswell Ford, Denny Case, and Ashley Peterson of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce.

Previewing Manteno Oktoberfest: Music, Vendors, and Family Fun with Ashley Peterson and Jim Crosswell

By WVLI Podcast Network Sep 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Denny Case sits down with Ashley Peterson, President and CEO of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce, and Jim Crosswell, President of Crosswell Ford, to discuss the details of the upcoming Manteno Oktoberfest.

The episode covers event highlights for the multi-day festival, including carnival operation hours, local vendor setups, community garage sales, the pet parade, and the new American Legion Tractor Show. Peterson and Crosswell also explain the festival’s open-grounds wristband policy, family entertainment options, and the complete musical lineup across three stages, featuring performers such as Wild Daisy, Boy Band Night, Disco Circus, and the Ryan Craig Band.

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