Festivals June
Genoa Days
A fundraiser hosted by the Genoa Kingston Fire Department. Activites include live music, food vendors, carnival, and crowning of festival king and queen. genoachamber.com
Malta Days
Held in June at Lions Park- includes soundstage, carnival, craft fair, petting zoo and more. villageofmalta.net
July
Hinckley Fun Fest
Enjoy food trucks, petting zoo, dunk tank, bingo, food and craft vendors and fireworks at dust. hinckleyfestivalassociation.org
Kirkland Fest
A 3 day celebration over Independence Day. Includes a flea market, parade, soundstage, bags tournament, beer garden, and ends on 4th of July with the largest fireworks display in Northern Illinois. kirkland4thofjuly.com
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Kishwaukee Fest
Enjoy a week of events the last week in July held throughout DeKalb. Includes music, exhibitions and a parade. kishwaukeefest.com
Sandwich Freedom Days
Last weekend of June. Includes a parade, 5K run, fireworks and vendors. Visit sandwichparkdistrict.org
Shabbona
Hometown Festival- Enjoy Shabbona’s Independence day events. shecevents.com
Sycamore Turning Back Time Car show
Enjoy a weekend in downtown Sycamore with food, music, and over 1,000 cars on display. turningbacktimecarshow.com
August
DeKalb Corn Fest
One of the last free admission festivals is held on the last full weekend in August. 3 days of music, by national artists, over 100 vendors, free corn boil, car show, carnival and more. cornfest.com
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