Established in 1888, the Sandwich Fair, which runs from Sept. 5-9, 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich
is the oldest continuing county fair in Illinois.

Sept. 5-9

Sandwich Fair
15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich
8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 5-8
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 9
$9 adults, $6 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under; parking is include

Established in 1888, the Sandwich Fair is the oldest continuing county fair in Illinois. The Sandwich Fair combines old traditions and new features where friends and family come together to enjoy national entertainment, motor events, food, a carnival midway, exhibits, livestock judging and more. A complete schedule is at sandwichfair.com.

Sept. 6

DeKalb Farmers Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Van Buer Plaza, north Second and Locust streets, DeKalb
Free

The DeKalb Farmers Market features more than 30 vendors who sell locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers and artisan crafts. Musicians perform from 12-1:30 p.m. Debit, credit and LINK cards are accepted. For more information, call 815-756-6306.

Lecture: Milan Township One-Room Schoolhouse
Noon-1 p.m.
One-Room Schoolhouse, Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb
Free

The September installment of the Brown Bag Lunch/Local Lore lecture series will feature Dr. Patrick Roberts, who will talk about the schoolhouse that served as a center for learning in DeKalb County from the turn of the century until 1942. Please note: The lecture will take place at the One-Room Schoolhouse, not at the series’ usual location, Elwood House Museum.

Sept. 7-9

VolksFest
Various times
Carroll Memorial Park, Route 72 and Madison Street, Genoa
Rockin the Kish $10; wear COGS gear and get in for $5; free for children under 10 Sept. 7
Craft Beer and Wine Tasting tickets $25 Sept. 8

VolksFest is a weekend dedicated to celebrating Genoa and surrounding communities. Live music, Volksmarch 6K/10K Fun and Fitness Walk, Craft Beer and Wine Tasting, Boy Scout Outdoor Breakfast, the Great Genoa Duck Race, the PTO Fun Fair and happening all weekend long. Visit genoavolksfest.org for a full listing of events and more information.

Sept. 8

Mutt Strut 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon
10 a.m.-noon
Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb
$15-$30

Mutt Strut 5K is a dog-friendly 5K run/walk-a-thon benefiting the more than 2,900 homeless animals cared for each year at Tails Humane Society. The race route follows the DeKalb Nature Trail, beginning and ending at Hopkins Park. Registered doggie participants will get bandannas; humans will get T–shirts. Register at tailshumanesociety.org. Questions? Contact Nathan at ntripp@tailshumanesociety.org or 815-758-2457, ext. 111.

Cruizin Wheels Cruise Night
4-8 p.m.
Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant, 1670 Dekalb Ave., Sycamore
Free

Bring your own classic car or come to admire others at the Cruizin Wheels Car Club’s Cruise Night. There will be trophies, music and food.

Pasta Night
5-7 p.m.
Sycamore Vet’s Club, 121 S. California St., Sycamore
$8 adults, $4 for children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger

The VFW of Sycamore will serve spaghetti, meatballs, mostaccioli, lasagna and garlic bread. 

Fireworks and Fun
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sycamore Park District, 434 S. Airport Road, Sycamore
Free

Hi Infidelity will perform 1980s classics to current music. Food and drinks available to purchase. Don’t forget a chair or blanket. The fireworks show will start at 8 p.m.

Sept. 11

Richard Jenkins Film Series
7 p.m.
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., DeKalb
$8, $6 for students and senior citizens

This film series is showing nine of DeKalb native Richard Jenkins’ movies. Jenkins is an Emmy award winner and two-time Academy Award nominee. The Sept. 11 selection is “Eat, Pray, Love.”

Sept. 12

Coffee, Books, Etc. Book Club
1 p.m.
Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore
Free

This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month. Participants read a variety of genres and enjoy discussing the books. Coffee is provided. Copies of the monthly selection are available at the circulation desk.

–DeKalb County Calendar of Events Sept. 5 – Sept. 12–