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 		 Illinois State Fair  - August 8-17, 2008
The fair is “family-friendly”, and throughout the 10-day fair (normally in August), each day will spotlight a different focus, including: county fairs, local officials, veterans, senior citizens, youth, park districts, families/violence prevention, and agriculture.

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 DeKalb Corn Fest     August 22 - 24, 2008
This annual event is held the last full weekend of August in the City of DeKalb
(815) 748-CORN          

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 Sandwich Fair        September 3 - 7, 2008
This annual five-day event in the City of Sandwich starts on the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day and runs through Sunday evening.  The link above will take you to the Sandwich Fair's official site.
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NIU's Convocation Center - Calendar of Events
The Convocation Center is located on NIU's West Campus, north of Lincoln Highway, south of the soccer fields and west of Huskie Stadium.

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
This annual event is held the last full weekend of October in the City of Sycamore. 
Talk to "Mr. Pumpkin" (a recorded telephone message) Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 at 
(815) 895-5161.  For history on the Pumpkin Festival click here.
 

Check out this  Activities page for an up-to-date listings of DeKalb County Forest Preserve Events

  • Weekend Programs -- October - May

  • Volunteer Days Schedule --Seasonal

  • Maple Syrup Day -- March

  • Earth Day Tree Planting  -- April

  • Walk at Russell Woods to Bird Watch -- April/May

  • Mother's Day Wildflower Walk --May

  • Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve -- April/May

  • Star Watching --  June  

  • National Trails Day Event --  June

  • Camp Russell -- June - August

Hands Around the Courthouse
This annual May event invites people to join hands to show their support of Child Abuse Prevention Month & Child Abuse Awareness Week.      

Somonauk Summer Fest
Annual three day event takes place in the Village of Somonauk the last weekend in July. Sign-up for Volleyball, Horse Shoe and Bean Bag and Texas' Hold'em tournaments . There are many events to enjoy including an ISP Truck and Tractor Pull, Beer Garden and live music. Call Somonauk Village Hall at 815-498-3500 for info and tournament applications.
 

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  • Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast

Every year on Monday, Memorial Day there is a breakfast coordinated by the Northern Illinois Veterans Activities Committee (NIVAC).   To find out more about the breakfast you can contact Frank Beierlotzer at e-mail ffb66@juno.com, mail at NIVAC, P.O. Box 545, Cortland, Illinois 60112 or phone 815-758-5788.

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