Welcome To
DeKalb County

Experience DeKalb County and its 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 a corn maze. Enjoy a relaxing wine tour or tasting. Visit our museums. Shop for hidden treasures and antiques in our historic downtown shopping districts. Discover all the festivals and annual events. We invite you to come and get away…stay and play…and 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.

November 15 @ 4:30 pm

NIU Boneyard Blend Release

Nov 15
November 22 @ 7:00 pm

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage

Nov 22
November 24 @ 12:00 pm

Glidden Patent Party

Nov 24
November 29 @ 8:00 am

2024 Shop Small Crawl

Nov 29
November 30

NIU vs Central Michigan

Nov 30
December 5 @ 9:00 am

50th Anniversary Christmas Craft Walk

Dec 5
December 5 @ 6:00 pm

Lights on Lincoln and Santa Comes to Town

Dec 5
Experience DeKalb County
Fun on the Farm
Food & Spirits
Arts & Culture
Sports

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. Marketing, advertising, and promotional efforts are focused 50 miles outside the bureau’s region to attract new dollars and new business, which results in a positive impact on economic development.

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