Tourism & Events
Please check the websites of each event for cancellations, changes in dates, changes in times and changes due to the COVID-19.
Community Event Submission Guidelines: This page was designed to promote community-oriented events open to DeKalb County residents. DeKalb County reserves the right to refuse or edit any submission made for the community events calendar.
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Sycamore Pumpkin FestivalThis annual event is held the last full weekend of October in the City of Sycamore Website: Sycamore Pumpkin Festival |
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NIU Events
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DeKalb County Forest Preserve Events
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DeKalb County Convention & Visitors BureauDeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau The Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) serves as the first point of contact for meeting planners, sports tournament directors, tour operators, special event planners, and leisure travelers.
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Annual Sandwich Early Day Engine ClubThis annual event is held on the Saturday of the last full weekend of June from 9-5 at the Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich
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Sycamore Cinco de MayoMay This annual event is held on the first full weekend of May on Bill Johnson Boulevard, Sycamore, Illinois. The festival celebrates the Hispanic culture through food, entertainment and family activities. Awareness and funds are collected for the local non-profit community.
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Mayors’ Memorial Day BreakfastAnnually on Memorial Day, there is a breakfast coordinated by the Northern Illinois Veterans Activities Committee (NIVAC). For more information contact Frank Beierlotzer
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4th of July Celebration – KirklandFireworks -*Some of the Biggest in Northern Illinois*
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DeKalb Municipal BandJuly 4th Star Spangled Spectacular
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Shabbona Lake Park
Shabbona Lake Park Website: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.shabbonalake.html |
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Annual Waterman Lions Summer Fest and Antique Tractor & Truck ShowThis annual event is held on the third weekend of July. This all day family affair offers food, music, entertainment, farm tractor pull and fun for all. Plus, there will be hot air balloon rides on a weather permitting, first come basis.
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Northern Illinois Steam Show & Threshing BeeThis annual event begins the second Thursday in August
Website: http://www.threshingbee.org/ |
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DeKalb County Barn TourThis annual event is a one-day driving tour of barn sites within DeKalb County hosted by DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. & the JF Glidden Homestead & Historical Center in August Website: www.dekalbcountybarntour.com |
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Illinois State FairThe 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 FestThis annual event is held the last full weekend of August in downtown DeKalb, Illinois
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Sandwich FairSeptember This annual five-day event in the City of Sandwich starts on the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day and runs through Sunday evening. Website: Sandwich Fair |
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Kite Fest
Website: DeKalb Kite Fest |
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Check out these other local sites for more events…
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