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Sycamore Pumpkin Festival – October 27- 31, 2021 This annual event is held the last full weekend of October in the City of Sycamore Website: Sycamore Pumpkin Festival NIU Events 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. NIU’s Art/Drama/Music NIU’s Athletics DeKalb County Forest Preserve Events Volunteer Days Schedule –Seasonal Activities & Programs DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau DeKalb 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. Visit DeKalb County for a unique getaway experience rich in history and cultural diversity. Explore our natural beauty, which is founded in the rich soil of our agricultural roots. Hike, bike, camp, golf, fish, canoe, or sled. Pick your own apples and pumpkins or discover the thrill of running through corn maize. Enjoy a relaxing wine tour or tasting. Visit our museums. Shop for hidden treasures and antiques in our historical downtown shopping districts. Explore all the festivals and annual events. We invite you to come and get away…Stay and play…Make new friends and memories in DeKalb County. We’re only 60 miles west of Chicago and offer affordable family-fun all year long. We look forward to your visit. Annual Sandwich Early Day Engine Club This annual event is held on the Saturday of the last full weekend of June from 9-5 at the Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road, Sandwich Events include: Kid’s pedal pull, Flea market, Arts and crafts displays, Toy show/sale, Antique tractors, Antique trucks,Hit and miss engines, Equipment demonstrations, Corn shelling, Saw Mill, tractor parade, tractor ride (Sunday), food vendors and tractor parade. Phone: 815-757-3411 Email: sandwichengineclub@yahoo.com Website::http://sandwichengineclub.com/ Sycamore Cinco de Mayo May Because of COVID-19 restrictions in 2021,the festival was celebrated with “Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Packs to Go” 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. he event will feature live music and authentic Mexican beverages, an assortment of musical entertainment and dancers throughout the day and into the evening, games for children, Piñatas, eating contests and of course food and game tickets can be purchased at the event. Website: Taxco Cinco de Mayo Mayors’ Memorial Day Breakfast Every year on Monday –Memorial Day, there is a breakfast coordinated by the Northern Illinois Veterans Activities Committee (NIVAC). For more information contact Frank Beierlotzer Email: LECP@dekalbcounty.org Phone: 815-758-5788 Mail: 1384 Omega Circle Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115 4th of July Celebration – Kirkland Fireworks every year at 9:30pm -*Some of the Biggest in Northern Illinois* Huge Parade Food & Entertainment Website: https://celebratekirkland.org/ DeKalb Municipal Band July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular Dee Palmer Band Shell Hopkins Park –DeKalb, IL Shabbona Lake Park Annual 4th of July Fireworks (shabbonafireworks.com) Donations are welcome and are tax deductible Shabbona Lake Park Website: Shabbonalake.com Annual Waterman Lions Summer Fest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show This annual event is held on the third weekend of July, from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. 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. Waterman Lion’s Community Park located south of Rt. 30 on Birch St. Website: watermanlionstractorshowandsummerfest.com/ Northern Illinois Steam Show & Threshing Bee This annual event always begins the Second Thursday in August The Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Rd, Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Website: http://www.threshingbee.org/ DeKalb County Barn Tour This 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 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. Illinois State Fair DeKalb Corn Fest This annual event is held the last full weekend of August in downtown DeKalb, Illinois DeKalb Corn Fest 815- 748-CORN Sandwich Fair September 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 Kite Fest This annual event is held the 2nd Sunday of September Website: DeKalb Kite Fest Check out these other local sites for more events… DeKalb Municipal Band – DeKalb Ellwood House Museum – DeKalb Egyptian Theatre – DeKalb Sandwich Opera House – Sandwich Discover Sycamore – Sycamore A-Z Index Online Records Property Data and Maps Job Opportunities Calendar Telephone Directory Directions / Map of Campus County Board I want to... Remote Login Webmaster DeKalb County Government 200 North Main Street Sycamore, Illinois 60178