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Festivals

DeKalb County is the home of many unique festivals and celebrations throughout the year. Whether you want some Family Fun, to Celebrate 4th of July, Cruise with Classic Cars, or Fly a Kite, we have you covered.

Many of our festivals and celebrations have something for the whole family. With carnivals and rides, parades, special presentations, and food, events!

Visit the Calendar of Events page to plan your next trip.

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4th of July Celebrations in DeKalb County- July4th of July Celebrations in DeKalb County- July
Biking with Beanzie – JulyBiking with Beanzie – July
Celebrate the Season Jingle Bell Parade & Tree Lighting – DecemberCelebrate the Season Jingle Bell Parade & Tree Lighting – December
Cinco de Mayo Sycamore – MayCinco de Mayo Sycamore – May
Corn Classic in DeKalb – AugustCorn Classic in DeKalb – August
Cortland Parade & Festival – OctoberCortland Parade & Festival – October
Cortland Summer Fest – AugustCortland Summer Fest – August
Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show – AugustCruisin’ to Genoa Car Show – August
DeKalb 4th of July Celebration – JulyDeKalb 4th of July Celebration – July
DeKalb Corn Fest – AugustDeKalb Corn Fest – August
DeKalb County Barn Tour – AugustDeKalb County Barn Tour – August
DeKalb NIU Homecoming – OctoberDeKalb NIU Homecoming – October
DeKalb Polar-Palooza – JanuaryDeKalb Polar-Palooza – January
Fireworks and Fun in Sycamore – SeptemberFireworks and Fun in Sycamore – September
Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona 4th of July Celebration – JulyFireworks Over Lake Shabbona 4th of July Celebration – July
Genoa Days & Parade – JuneGenoa Days & Parade – June
Genoa Rumble on the River – SeptemberGenoa Rumble on the River – September
Great Genoa Duck Race – SeptemberGreat Genoa Duck Race – September
Hinckley Fireworks Fest – JulyHinckley Fireworks Fest – July
Independence Day 5K in DeKalbIndependence Day 5K in DeKalb
Kirkland 4th of July Celebration & Parade – JulyKirkland 4th of July Celebration & Parade – July
Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend – JulyLet’s Dance Big Band Weekend – July
Malta Days – JuneMalta Days – June
Maple Park Fun Fest – Labor Day WeekendMaple Park Fun Fest – Labor Day Weekend
Memorial Day Celebrations in DeKalb County- MayMemorial Day Celebrations in DeKalb County- May
Northern Illinois Art Show – JuneNorthern Illinois Art Show – June
Sandwich Fair – SeptemberSandwich Fair – September
Sandwich Freedom Days – JulySandwich Freedom Days – July
Somonauk Memorial Day Celebration – MaySomonauk Memorial Day Celebration – May
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival – OctoberSycamore Pumpkin Festival – October
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade – OctoberSycamore Pumpkin Festival Parade – October
Sycamore Pumpkin Run – OctoberSycamore Pumpkin Run – October
Sycamore Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest – AugustSycamore Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest – August
Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee – AugustSycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee – August
Sycamore Turning Back Time Weekend & Car Show – JulySycamore Turning Back Time Weekend & Car Show – July
Tour de Farms MS Bike Ride – JuneTour de Farms MS Bike Ride – June
Volksfest in Genoa – SeptemberVolksfest in Genoa – September
Walk with Santa Parade and Tree Lighting – DecemberWalk with Santa Parade and Tree Lighting – December
Waterman Summer Fest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show – JulyWaterman Summer Fest and Antique Tractor & Truck Show – July
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