Downtown Sycamore Annual Events
Cinco De Mayo-This festival held every May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army in 1862. Enjoy carriage rides, food, live entertainment, games fun and spirits. May 4, 2008 for more information call 815-895-2545.
Kishwaukee Valley Art Show-The DeKalb County Courthouse lawn is filled with arts and crafts, handmade by some of Midwest’s most talented artists. Held the first full weekend in June. Call 815-895-3456 for more information.
Ladies Night Out-This event encourages all to come out and wear pink in an effort to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. This event held in June is sponsored by D&D Jewelers.
Sycamore Farmer's Market-Held every Sunday from June through September. Local venders gather together in the heart of Sycamore to give visitors the opportunity to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, wine from local wineries, bread and pastries made fresh.
Summer on State-FREE movie shown at dusk in the Sycamore Center parking lot. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, refreshments will be available for donation. For more information call 815-895-3456.
Turning Back Time Car Show Weekend-Held in the heart of historic downtown Sycamore the last full weekend in July. Enjoy classic cars on Saturday and over 800 cars on display on Sunday. Enjoy “Turning Back Time” with local merchants and restaurants. Call 815-895-3456.
Discover Sycamore Block Party-Enjoy a Kid’s Parade, Games, Petting Zoo, Food, beer garden, bags tournament and music by "Hi Infidelity" at the Discover Sycamore Block Party. Held in September in downtown, on Somonauk Street, between Elm and State Streets, this annual event is loads of fun for the whole family. Call 815-895-3456 for more information.
Fall on State-Movie shown at dusk in the City Center parking lot. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, refreshments will be available for donations. Call 815-895-3456 for dates and times.
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Pumpkin Festival-The lawn of the courthouse is filled with hundreds and hundreds of pumpkins that are carved, painted and created by area children. Food, crafts, contests, fun, a 10K race and more culminate in a gigantic parade through town. Last full weekend in October. For more click here. |
Chocolate Weekend-Spend a nostalgic weekend holiday shopping through the quaint shop's in downtown Sycamore. Our Chocolate Greeter will welcome you as you enjoy complimentary chocolate and other holiday specialties courtesy of Discover Sycamore. Come experience Sycamore during Chocolate Weekend and find out how sweet a small town can really be. Call 815-895-3456 for more info.
| Walk with Santa/Santa's House-Join Santa as he makes his grand entrance in Sycamore! Evening starts with a FREE showing of "Rudolph" at the Sycamore Theatre at 5 p.m., sponsored by the Sycamore Public Library. Line up for the parade begins at the theatre at 5:30 pm. Children walk with Santa down State Street to the Courthouse lawn at 5:45 p.m. for a spectacular tree lighting at about 6p.m. Start the holiday season off right in downtown Sycamore. Santa will be downtown for all to come and visit. |
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To learn more visit the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce by clicking here