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DeKalb County, Illinois

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NIU's Convocation Center - Calendar of Events   County Map Button
The Convocation Center is located on NIU's West Campus, north of Lincoln Highway, south of the soccer fields and west of Huskie Stadium.

 

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

  • 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

  • Potawatomi Woods Forest Preserve -- April/May
  • Mother's Day Wildflower Walk --May

  • Star Watching --  October
  • National Trails Day Event --  June

  • Camp Russell -- June - August

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

 

Enjoy the 2nd annual three day event taking  place in the Village of Somonauk the last weekend in July. There will be a variety of events including a Parade, RE/MAX Balloon rides, Cruise night, Car show, Antique Ball games, Craft Show, ISP Truck and Tractor Pull, Beer Garden and live music as well as various tournaments. We will also have a History Pavilion on to view memorabilia and hear stories from the past. Check out our web site somonauksummerfest.com or call Somonauk Village Hall at 815-498-3500 for info and tournament applications.

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DeKalb Corn Fest County Map Button
This annual event is held the last full weekend of August in the City of DeKalb
(815) 748-CORN          
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Illinois State Fair 
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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Sandwich Fair        County Map Button
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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The 9th Annual Waterman Lion’s Club Tractor Show & Waterman Summer FestCounty Map Button
will be held on Saturday, July 18th at Waterman Lion’s Community Park located south of Rt. 30 on Birch St. The day’s events begin with a French Toast Breakfast at 7am. Other events include: Antique Tractor Show (call Leonard at 815-264-3841 to enter), Parade of Power, Kid’s Pedal Tractor Pull, Craft Show/Flea Market (call Richard at 815-264-3664 to reserve space), Petting Zoo, Kid’s activities, Draw-Down Raffle, All Day concessions, Lion’s Club Pork Chop BBQ, Hayrides, Magic Show at 2:30, Live Bands including Jimmy and the Boys 3:30-5 and Picture This 8-11, Beer Garden and Fireworks.

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Sycamore Pumpkin Festival  County Map Button
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.

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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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