DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau

America 250 Ceremony
2026-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State St, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
One County, One Nation: America 250 Ceremony

Join the DeKalb County Community as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States! The ceremony will include a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and is envisioned as a community-focused event celebrating our shared history and civic values.

Reading of Declaration of Independence
2026-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Hinckley Community Building, 100 N. Maple Street, Hinckley,, Illinois
Join with citizens across the country in a simultaneous reading the Declaration of Independence at the Hinckley Community Building.

Free Breakfasts for Veterans
2026-07-19 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-16 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-20 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-18 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-15 07:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-20 07:30 - 11:30 | DeKalb Moose Lodge, 1231 E Lincoln Hwy.,, DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States
Continuing through 2026, the DeKalb Moose Lodge will be offering all veterans a free breakfast on the third Sunday of each month.

Turning Back Time Car Show
2026-07-26 07:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Sycamore, Sycamore, Illlinois, 60178
Come celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the Fizz Ehrler Memorial Turning Back Time Car Show in downtown Sycamore on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This is one of the largest car shows in the Midwest and truly a must-do summer tradition.

Enjoy:• Classic cars and amazing vehicles• Family fun for all ages• Great food and local vendors• Games, activities, and entertainment

They are a nonprofit organization, and every dollar raised goes right back into the community through local charities and student scholarships.

Join as they also celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a day full of fun, pride, and community spirit.

For full details, visit: www.turningbacktimecarshow.org

Power of Songs
2026-08-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Hinckley Community Building, 120 N Maple St.,, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520, United States
Enjoy the Power of Songs in our democracy with Illinois musician Chris Vallillo in the Hinckley Community Building.
