2008 Events
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Cinco De Mayo presented by
Taxco Restaurant Too and Discover Sycamore
May 3
The festival commemorates the victory of the
Mexicans over the French army in 1862. Enjoy
carriage rides, food, live entertainment, games fun
and spirits.
(815.895.2545)
Kishwaukee Valley Art Show
June, First Full Weekend
The DeKalb County Courthouse lawn is filled with arts and crafts, handmade by some of Midwest’s most talented artists. (815.895.3456)
Sycamore Ladies Night Out
June 5th, 4-8pm
Presented by D&D Jewelers
Join area businesses
in Downtown Sycamore for a fun evening of
celebrating women, family and friends!
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Sycamore Storm Dayz
June 27-29
Enjoy one of the largest softball tournaments in
the area.
www.kvstorm.org
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. (815.895.3456)
Turning Back Time
Weekend/Cruise Night
July 25-27
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. (815.895.3456)
Discover Sycamore Farmers
Market
Sundays, June through September, 11-2pm
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. (815.895.3456)
Sunday,
August 24th, Taxco Salsa Making Contest
Steam Power Show
August 14-17
Operational steam engines, old tractors, small utility engines, and miniature train rides are the featured attractions at this annual four-day festival.
(815.895.9388)
The Block Party
September 13
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 downtown Sycamore,
on Somonauk Street, between Elm and State Streets, this annual event is
loads of fun for the whole family. (815.895.3456)
2008 Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen Award
Dinner
September
Chamber members and Sycamore Community recognize individuals that
contribute to the quality of life in Sycamore. For
more information and/or a nomination form see
attached. Dinner $25.00 per person. Please RSVP
the Chamber 895-3456
Criteria
and Nomination Form
Fall On State
October 17, Presented by Kishwaukee Family YMCA
Movie shown at
dusk in the City Center parking lot. Bring a lawn
chair or blanket, refreshments will be available for
donations. (815.895.3456)
Free movie - "Spiderwick"
Downtown Sycamore Trick or Treating
Wednesday, October 22nd, 4:30-6
pm
Visit the downtown area for a safe and fun
trick-or-treating experience.
Pumpkin Festival & 10K
Road Race
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detailed information about the 10K.
October 22nd-26th
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 and more culminate in a gigantic parade through town. Last full weekend in October.
And for more information about Pumpkin Festival go
to
www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
Click here to register for the 10K now.
150th Anniversary Grand Ball
November 22
Held at the St. Mary's Memorial Hall.
Walk With Santa presented by
Discover Sycamore
December 5th
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 House Hours
Chocolate Weekend
December 6 & 7
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.
2009
Progressive Dinner
March 17
Take a walk downtown Sycamore and visit local
businesses and restaurants. Enjoy a five
course meal by visiting different locations for each
course.
Kites Over Sycamore presented
by Kar-Fre Flowers
April 11th
Spring comes flying into Sycamore!
This event is for families and kite enthusiasts of
all ages. Come learn how to make your own kite
and enjoy a "Kite Fly" at Sycamore Park.
April
Easter Egg Hunt presented
by the Park District
Sycamore Park, Airport Road entrance, near the
lagoon.
