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SUMMARY:Local Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fun-filled evening celebrating all things local at the Local Showcase! This exciting community event brings together 80+ local businesses and organizations for a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages. \n\n\n\nHighlights include: \n\n\n\nLive demos and interactive displays \n\n\n\nConcessions available — grab a snack while you explore \n\n\n\nGiveaways\, prizes\, and tons of family-friendly fun \n\n\n\nOpportunities to meet local employers and learn who’s hiring \n\n\n\nWhether you’re looking to shop\, explore\, connect\, or just enjoy a spring evening out\, this event has something for everyone! Learn more at dekalb.org. 
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/local-showcase/
LOCATION:NIU Convocation Center\, 1525 W. Lincoln Highway\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dekalb.org
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SUMMARY:Your Lipstick\, His Collar: An Emo Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Join DJ Warm Advice for a night of emo anthems\, throwback heartbreak\, and dance floor therapy at Fargo Venue on Friday\, May 1.\n \nDeep V’s\, heavy eyeliner\, and gut-wrenching unrequited love recommended\, but not required.\n \nDoors @ 6Party @ 7$10 advance / $15 DOS18+\n \n—\n \nProduced & presented by by Now That’s What I Call Queer; you don’t have to be queer to be here\, you can’t be an @$$hole :)))
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/your-lipstick-his-collar-an-emo-dance-party/
LOCATION:Fargo Skateboarding\, 641 E Lincoln Hwy\, DeKalb\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T190000
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SUMMARY:WCPW: Windy City Pro Wrestling
DESCRIPTION:WCPW® \n\n\n\nSaturday May 2nd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors 6:30pm\, Bell 7pm
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/wcpw-windy-city-pro-wrestling/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center\, 1765 S 4th St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Cinco De Mayo
DESCRIPTION:Downtown DeKalb’s annual Cinco de Mayo is back and bigger than ever!  \n\n\n\nWith many fun performances & musical guests joining the celebration! As well as a variety of vendors & food trucks. \n\n\n\nThis event is free & kid friendly!
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-cinco-de-mayo-2026/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="El Jimador Mexican Grill":MAILTO:contact@eljimadordekalb.com
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SUMMARY:DeKalb Pride Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb Pride Fest is back on Saturday\, June 20th\, 2026\, to celebrate and connect the LGBTQIA+ community in DeKalb County! \n\n\n\nCelebrate love\, diversity\, and equality at Pride Fest 2026 on Saturday\, June 20th\, from 4-7PM. Join DeKalb Pride in Van Buer Plaza and on 2nd Street in downtown DeKalb for fun and festivities! Whether you are part of the community or an ally\, come share in the vibrant atmosphere and let your pride shine! \n\n\n\nLooking to join as a vendor? Check out dekalbpride.org for the vendor application and more information.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/dekalb-pride-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Van Buer Plaza\, 148-198 N 2nd St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="DeKalb Pride":MAILTO:info@dekalbpride.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T000000
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SUMMARY:Malta Days Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family-friendly fun time in Malta. Malta’s annual hometown festival has something for everyone. Party all day & night with local food\, beer garden\, kids’ activities\, music soundstage and more! Featuring a firework show at 10pm on Saturday.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/malta-days-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Malta Lions Park\, 409 N 4th Street\, Malta\, IL\, 60150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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SUMMARY:WCPW: Windy City Pro Wrestling
DESCRIPTION:WCPW® \n\n\n\nSaturday May 2nd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors 6:30pm\, Bell 7pm
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/wcpw-windy-city-pro-wrestling/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center\, 1765 S 4th St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n 69th Annual Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee August 13–16\, 2026 Taylor Marshall Farm\, 27707 Lukens Road\, Sycamore\, IL \n\n\n\nCelebrate 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. \n\n\n\nThroughout 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. \n\n\n\nThe show grounds will be filled with activities for all ages\, including: \n\n\n\n• 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 \n\n\n\nAdmission: \n\n\n\nGeneral: $10.00 \n\n\n\nKids under 12: Free \n\n\n\nThursday Seniors: $5.00(Cash only at the gate) \n\n\n\nGates open at 7:00 AM daily \n\n\n\nTickets are available at the gate (cash only). Please note that golf carts\, pets\, and alcohol are not permitted on the showgrounds. \n\n\n\nLearn more at sycamoresteamshow.com
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sycamore-steam-show-threshing-bee-2026/
LOCATION:27707 Lukens Road Sycamore IL 60178\, 27707 Lukens Rd\, Sycamore\, Illinois\, 60178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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SUMMARY:WCPW: Windy City Pro Wrestling
DESCRIPTION:WCPW® \n\n\n\nSaturday May 2nd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nDoors 6:30pm\, Bell 7pm
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/wcpw-windy-city-pro-wrestling/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:DeKalb Sports and Recreation Center\, 1765 S 4th St\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260828T000000
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SUMMARY:Corn Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 49th year\, the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St. It will feature over 90 vendors\, a free corn boil\, agricultural displays\, carnival rides and more! The free corn boil will take place on Saturday\, August 29th from 11AM-2PM\, while supplies lasts. There will also be over 10 live performances throughout the weekend on an outdoor stage. \n\n\n\nFestival Hours are as follows: \n\n\n\nFriday\, August 28\, 3-11pm \n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 29\, 11am-11pm \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 30\, 11am-6pm
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/corn-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown DeKalb\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free Event,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T000000
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SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Sandwich Fair\, first started as an annual livestock show in DeKalb County. Held the Wednesday through Sunday after Labor Day since 1888\, Sandwich Fair is one of the oldest continuing county fairs in Illinois! Large crowds stroll throughout the beautiful tree-lined grounds all five days of the fair which has something for everyone\, including a carnival\, live music\, truck pulls\, and more.HOURS OF THE FAIR September 9-13\, 2026Main Stage and Track Daily Schedule \n\n\n\nWednesday- Harness Racing and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships \n\n\n\nThursday- Truck Pulls \n\n\n\nFriday- Concert in infield \n\n\n\nSaturday- Tractor Pulls \n\n\n\nSunday- Antique Car Show and Demolition Derby \n\n\n\n8 a.m.–11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 a.m.–12 a.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday.
URL:https://dekalbcountycvb.com/dccvb-event/sandwich-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Sandwich Fair Grounds\, 15730 Pratt Road\, Sandwich\, IL
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,LGBTQ Friendly,Live Music
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