Chicago: The KCS Chicago Youth Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, March 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Des Plaines Community Center.

Jeslin Plantanath has been appointed as the Coordinator for this year’s Youth Festival, aimed at ensuring its successful organization and execution. Jeslin brings with her several years of organizational experience, having served on various KCS Chicago boards and having previously coordinated KCS Youth Festivals with notable success. Her ability to handle responsibilities with efficiency and dedication has been widely recognized within the organization.