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It's Time to Start Summer

The Barn Quilt tradition has taken root in DeKalb County We are excited to welcome to you take a journey on the self-guided DeKalb County Barn Quilt Trail . The trail features over 40 Barn Quilts showcasing a wide variety of design inspirations from the traditional to the unique. There are 5 legs so you can do the trail a little at a time or make a weekend of it. Download the printable trail guide and turn by turn directions to start your self-guided tour today.

Good Times. Good Music. Good Memories. Start off summer with a summer festival. Live music, your favorite fest treat, carnivals, rides and more. June 6th - 9th: Genoa Days June 7th: Ladies Night Out June 8th - 10th: Malta Days (Fireworks!) June 16th: Rockin’ for the Reptiles June 23rd: Sandwich Summer Days & Sandwich Early Day Engine Club Show June 30th - Hinckley Family Fun Festival (Fireworks!) & Sycamore Kiwanis Craft Beer and Brat Fest June 30th - July 1st: Sandwich Freedom Days (Fireworks!) July 1st - 4th: Kirkland 4th of July July 4th: Shabbona Hometown Festival, Lake Shabbona Fireworks & DeKalb 4th of July events and Fireworks

Enjoy Open Air Shopping Summer means shopping in the open air. Enjoy Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, festivals, swap meets, and more. June 2nd & 3rd: Northern Illinois Art Show June 5th: Sycamore Farmers Market (Tuesdays through September) June 7th: DeKalb Farmers Market (Thursdays through September) June 7th: Somonauk Farmers Market (1st Thursday of the month through October) June 10th: Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show (Monthly market through October) June 14th - 16th: Sycamore Community Wide Garage Sales June 15th & 16th: More on 34 June 23rd: Genoa Farmer's Market (Monthly market - 6/23, 7/28, 8/25 & 9/22) June 24th: Arts at the Barn Art Sale at Glidden Homestead & Sunday Artist Market at Blumen Gardens

A Summer Full of Memories It’s that time of year to think about summer camps! Northern Illinois University offers a wide variety of residential and day camps throughout the summer. Students can improve their sport kills, explore the arts, coding, fashion, hospitality, creative writing, sports medicine, and so much more. Camps are available for students in grades 2nd - 12th . Check out NIU’s Full list of Summer Camps to learn more. Many of our local park districts and attractions, including Fargo Skateboarding & Chelsea McGhee Studios, offer camps, classes and learning experiences throughout the summer. Keep an eye on our calendar of events and social media for updates.

Explore and Uncover More DeKalb County is home to more than 20 museums and history centers. We are excited to announce a new Museums & History Centers brochure to help you explore and learn more on your next visit to DeKalb County. Click HERE to download an interactive brochure today. Upcoming Events Links: DeKalb County History Center Ellwood House Museum & Mansion J. F. Glidden Homestead Midwest Museum of Natural History

Get Your Motor Revving Car Shows and Stock Car Races will get your motor revving this summer. The Sycamore Speedway is celebrating 55 years of stock car racing. Enjoy races every Friday and Saturday night all summer long. Races include stock car race classes, figure 8, 1 on 1 drag racing, demolition derby and more. Don't miss the fireworks on June 30th. Cruise Nights and Car Shows are in full gear in DeKalb County. Search "Car Show" in our calendar of events to view them all.

Explore the Great Outdoors Fish Lake Shabbona State Park, bike/hike our ever-expanding trails, and enjoy nature and outdoor recreation at our newest Forest Preserve in Sycamore or one of our other 100+ parks and reserves. Click HERE to learn more. Looking for a race this summer? DeKalb County races will reward you with hard apple cider, finisher medals and more. Search "run/walk" in our calendar of events to start planning for your next race. Biking more your speed? Register to take part in the 20th annual Biking for Beanzie and support the Egyptian Theatre by Riding like an Egyptian.

Upcoming Events & Early Shout-outs

Most Tuesdays: DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts Most Thursdays: Sycamore Summer Concert Series Fridays:  Listen Local Fridays at the Sandwich Opera House Most Fridays: Movies in the Park presented by the DeKalb, Sandwich & Sycamore Park Districts. Friday & Saturday: Sycamore Speedway Races Friday - Sunday: Tours and tastings at Whiskey Acres Distillery, DeKalb June 2nd: Northern Illinois Art Show in downtown Sycamore 2nd: Forge Brewhouse 3rd Anniversary Party & Long Haul Release 6th - 9th: Genoa Days 8th - 10th: Malta Days 9th: Cogs Run 5k in Genoa 9th: Tractor Trot 5k in Malta 15th: Cruise Night and Food Trucks in downtown Sandwich 15th & 16th: More on 34 16th: Hard Cider 5k at Jonamac Orchard 16th: Rockin’ for the Reptiles in downtown Sycamore 23rd: Early Day Engine Club Show in Sandwich 23rd: Sandwich Summer Days at the Bull Moose Bar and Grille 23rd: Sycamore Art Trail 23rd: DeKalb County United vs. Elgin Pumas 24th: Arts at the Barn Art Sale at Glidden Homestead. 24th: Sunday Artist Market at Blumen Gardens 30th: Sycamore Kiwanis Craft Beer & Brat Fest 4th of July Events: June 30th & July 1st: Sandwich Freedom Days & 5k July 1st - 4th: Kirkland 4th of July July 4th: Shabbona Hometown 4th of July Festival July 4th: Fireworks over Lake Shabbona July 4th: DeKalb 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks July 8th: Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show 13th: DeKalb County United vs. Aurora Borealis 14th: Drum Corps Tour of Champions 15th: Biking with Beanzie 20th: DeKalb County United vs. RWB Adria 20th - 22nd: Let's Dance Big Band Weekend 21st: Waterman Summer Fest, Antique Tractor & Truck Show, and Soybean Adventure 22nd - 29th: Kishwaukee Fest

Full Calendar of Events

Download the Interactive Guide or Request Your Copy today.

DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau 111 South 2nd St. Suite 202 | DeKalb, IL 60115 815.756.1336 | 1.877.335.2521 | contact us   |  dekalbcountycvb.com Open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

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