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It May-be Time to Explore
It's ARTigras Time
Celebrate the Arts with the City of DeKalb and Northern Illinois University May 4th & 5th in Downtown DeKalb and on the NIU campus.

This year’s  ARTigras  includes a Spring Art Walk, student art exhibitions, student/local art in downtown venues, and new this year… The Art of Tasting, and the Variety Show at the Egyptian Theatre featuring dance, theatrical and music performances.

The Art of Tasting ( May 4th ) is the perfect pairing of an art walk and progressive tasting. Enjoy an evening of strolling through Downtown DeKalb while taking in art and tasting new foods and libations. Tickets are on sale now .
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Mexican culture with a festive weekend full of music, food, wagon rides, and pi ñatas. This is a family weekend you wont want to miss!

May 5th: Cinco de Genoa
Be part of Genoa's first Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Enjoy the neighborhood block party atmosphere and live performances.

Live performances, family fun, and new this year, the Syco de Mayo Parade on Sunday.

This is a great weekend to stay and play in DeKalb County.
Enjoy Open Air Shopping
Farmers Markets and Antique Shows are starting to bloom all over DeKalb Cou nty!

Offering locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, crafts, antiques, and more. You are sure to bring the farm to your table and a unique find to decorate it.

May 13th: Sundays at Sandwich Antique Shows (monthly through October)
May 26th Genoa's Farmers Market (monthly through September)
May 27th: Antique Car Show & Flea Market in Sandwich
June 5th: Sycamore Farmers Market (Tuesdays through September)
June 7th: DeKalb Farmers Market (Thursdays through September)
(1st Thursday of the month through October)
Let's Celebrate Mom All Weekend Long
Treat your mother to a great weekend in DeKalb County May 12th & 13th.


12th: Apple Blossom Festival at Jonamac Orchard





Timber Creek is offering several packages for this event including weekend room specials, Mother’s Day brunch, and the LETTERMEN.
A Weekend of Remembrance
Kick off summer with a moment to reflect and celebrate family at these Memorial Day Celebrations.

May 28: Memorial Day Celebration in Somonauk
Enjoy BBQ Pork Chops, Water Gun Fights, and a padre
May 28: Memorial Day Celebration in DeKalb
Free Ellwood House self guided tours after the Memorial Day Program on the front lawn and the Parade.
Enjoy the Beauty of Spring
Come and grow with Jonamac Orchard as they host their first ever Apple Blossom Festival. Celebrate spring with them and their 20,000 blooming apple trees.

May 5 & May 12: Apple Blossom Festival
  • Hayrides through the orchard with a short tour
  • Family photos by Cindy Diaz Photography
  • Petting Zoo with baby animals
  • A Jumping Pillow
  • Cider house will be open selling; fresh apple cider donuts, cider slushies, wine and hard cider tastings/glasses/bottles, other bakery goods.
  • Food Trucks
  • Admission is $5 per person with children 2 and under free.

Evening events:
May 5th – Jonamac's first food pairing with Chef Bryan Flower. $29.95 per ticket for 3-course pairing.

May 12th – Cider House Craft Night from 6-9 pm. It will be mixed media on an 8×10″ canvas and cost $45. Includes a glass of wine, appetizers, and supplies. 30 people max.
Upcoming Events & Early Shout-outs
Fridays:  Listen Local Fridays at the Sandwich Opera House

Friday - Sunday: Tours and tastings at Whiskey Acres Distillery, DeKalb

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