Shabbona Farmers Market 2026
2026-07-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Purdy Park, 205 E Navaho Ave, Shabbona, IL, 60550, United States
Shabbona Farmers Market begins Saturday, May 2 running every other weekend through October 10, 2026! New in 2026 – Family Outing Days will be held with the Farmers Market. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, games, crafts, and a sweet treat offered sponsored by Big Time Rentals. This market features 12+ vendor and craft bar!

Dan Gogh's Grow Show
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Malta Historical Society, 127 N 3rd St., Malta, Illinois, 60150
Come on down to the farm with Dan Gogh for a hilarious, hoe-down magic show all about growing! Through magic, puppets, and comedy, kids discover that reading is like planting a seed that will grow into a garden of creativity.

Sunday at Sandwich Market
2026-07-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Sandwich Fair Grounds, 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL
Sunday at Sandwich is a vintage, antique, and handmade goods market held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds! Visitors have a chance to shop for new or repurposed items, consumables, and vintage or handmade goods by local vendors from all over the Midwest.

2026 Sycamore Farmers Market
2026-07-14 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-21 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-28 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-04 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-18 15:00 - 18:00 | DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL, 60178, United States
he DeKalb County History Center is proud to announce that it will serve as the new host of the Sycamore Farmers Market, beginning with the 2026 season. A vibrant, producer-focused community market celebrating local food, agriculture, and handmade goods.

The Sycamore Farmers Market will take place Tuesdays from 3:00–6:00 pm, June 2 through September 1, on the front lawn of the DeKalb County History Center, located at 1730 N. Main Street in Sycamore. The weekly market will feature locally grown produce, flowers, plants, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, beverages, art, crafts, and more.

Recent improvements through the Campus Expansion Project have transformed the on‑site corn crib into an outdoor music venue and classroom space. This setting will allow for live music, pop‑up educational programming, and seasonal entertainment for visitors. Guests will also be able to enjoy beverages available through the on‑site bar operated by MVPs, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the History Center.

2026 DeKalb Farmers Market
2026-07-16 12:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-13 12:00 - 18:00 | Van Buer Plaza, 148-198 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
Nestled in the heart of downtown DeKalb, Illinois, the DeKalb Farmers Market features a vibrant selection of over 30 local vendors. Enjoy fresh, locally grown produce, colorful flowers, baked goods, olive oil, coffee, and delicious offerings from food trucks. With live music and a variety of unique finds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Grab a bite to eat from one of our food trucks and enjoy local bands and musicians during your lunch hour from 12-1:30PM! The Live Lunch Music Series is presented by the Egyptian Theatre.

New this season! Enjoy later hours on June 18, July 16, and August 13

There will not be a market on August 27, 2026 due to Corn Fest street closures.

Waterman Lions Summerfest 2026
2026-07-18 07:30 - 22:00 | Waterman Lions Park, 435 S. Birch St, Waterman, IL, 60556, United States
Don’t miss the 26th Waterman Lions Summerfest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show! Enjoy an entire day full of antique and craft shows, tractor pulls, train rides, live music, a beer garden, and more, and end it with a fireworks show!

DeKalb Back Alley Market
2026-07-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Downtown DeKalb, DeKalb, IL, 60115, United States
The DeKalb Back Alley Market (BAM) takes over downtown DeKalb with a curated mix of vintage, handmade, and just plain cool. You’ll find 150+ vendors spread through streets and alleyways—everything from vintage clothing and home décor to pottery, candles, apothecary goods, and specialty foods.

It’s not a craft fair and it’s not a flea market. BAM is built to feel a little different—more curated, more unexpected, and fun to wander. Add in live music, local food, and a crowd that shows up ready to explore, and it turns into more than just shopping.

Come dig around, find something you didn’t know you needed, and spend a few hours having fun in our alley!

Location: DeKalb Back Alley Market, Palmer Ct., 2nd and 3rd St. DeKalb, ILAdmission is free. Bring your family and well-behaved petsDon’t miss out on this unique shopping experience in Downtown DeKalb!

Nature's Explorers Summer Camp
2026-07-20 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Russell Woods Forest Preserve, 11750 IL-72, Genoa, 60135, United States
A day camp experience for youth ages 7 to 11. Open to any youth seeking outdoor adventure.

Trailblazers Camp, June 22 to June 26, Ages 9 to 11
Cold-Blooded Critters Camp, July 6 to July 10, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade)
Insect Investigators Camp, July 20 to July 24, Ages 7 to 9 (must have completed 1st grade)

Drum & Bugle Corp Competition 2026
2026-07-25 18:30 | Huskie Stadium, 1245 Stadium Drive South, DeKalb, 60115, United States
The sounds of Drums and Bugles will be loud and clear at Northern Illinois University!

The NIU Football field will host the DCI Champions Show on Saturday, July 25th with the “King Cobras Drumline” entertaining for part of the pre-show event.

TICKET Information: 2026 Summer Tour Tickets

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

Cortland Summerfest 2026
2026-08-07 00:00 - 2026-08-08 23:59 | Cortland Community Park, 70 S Llanos St, Cortland, IL
Get ready for a blast!

Join Cortland for a fun-filled weekend featuring fireworks, live music, vendors, activities, and more!

DeKalb County Barn Tour 2026
2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | IL
Every barn has a unique story to tell. It’s waiting to be discovered during the annual DeKalb County Barn Tour!

The DeKalb County Barn Tour is a one-day driving tour of barn sites within DeKalb County hosted by the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, Inc. and the J.F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. The 12th Annual DeKalb County Barn Tour will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This unique event allows visitors to take in the history, sights and sounds of the county’s historical farmland.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time to guarantee your official Barn Tour book! Day-of Barn Tour tickets can be purchased at our 1st barn located at:

32487 N. State Rd.Genoa, IL 60135

Tickets can be purchased beginning at 9am until 3pm.

HIGHLY recommended arriving by noon so you have time to see all the barns.View more information

Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee 2026
2026-08-13 07:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | 27707 Lukens Road Sycamore IL 60178, 27707 Lukens Rd, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, United States
Preserving agricultural history for future generations to enjoy, the Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee is a four-day event that showcases products like steam engines and gas tractors.

69th Annual Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee August 13–16, 2026 Taylor Marshall Farm, 27707 Lukens Road, Sycamore, IL

Celebrate the past and marvel at the machines that built America at the 69th Annual Sycamore Steam Show, hosted by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club. This beloved four-day event brings history to life with live threshing and sawmill demonstrations, an impressive collection of steam and gas engines, and a wide selection of flea market vendors and food stands.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can experience live steam engine demonstrations, threshing and sawmill operations, tractor displays, and a wide variety of historic machinery in action. Many of these machines are more than a century old — and still running today.

The show grounds will be filled with activities for all ages, including:

• Operating steam engines and antique machinery• Threshing and agricultural demonstrations• Antique tractor and equipment displays• Craft and flea market vendors• Great food and refreshments• Exhibits from collectors and enthusiasts from across the Midwest

Admission:

General: $10.00

Kids under 12: Free

Thursday Seniors: $5.00(Cash only at the gate)

Gates open at 7:00 AM daily

Tickets are available at the gate (cash only). Please note that golf carts, pets, and alcohol are not permitted on the showgrounds.

Learn more at sycamoresteamshow.com

WCPW: Windy City Pro Wrestling
2026-08-15 19:00 - 21:30 | DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center, 1765 S 4th St, DeKalb, IL, 60115
WCPW®

Saturday May 2nd, 2026

Doors 6:30pm, Bell 7pm
