Tag: Kishwaukee Fest

BaconPalooza – Swine and Wine Festival Saturday in DeKalb

Jul. 27 no comments

Pop a cork and enjoy some pork on Saturday, July 28th in downtown DeKalb from noon to 4pm at the BaconPalooza Swine and Wine Festival. This is the highlight of the Kishwaukee Festival week long festival so bring friends, family, kids and seniors, no one will be disappointed at this free festival. There will be bacon food, drinks, merchandise and more!

Some examples are O’Leary’s Restaurant‘s Three Little Pigs, which is three sliders served with a combination of ham, pulled pork, and bacon along with pineapple and teriyaki! Or imagine Chocolate Martini’s with bacon infused vodka and garnished with a piece of candied bacon at Tapa La Luna! Bacon is all the rage so come out and visit all the different vendors and enjoy some amazing bacon products this Saturday in downtown DeKalb.

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Kishwaukee Fest Parade and Street Dance Friday Night

Jul. 26 2 comments

Kishwaukee Fest Parade Route
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The Lincoln Highway Parade of Kishwaukee Fest is starting to become a wonderful annual event that everyone should see. Come out and be part of all the excitement during this fantastic evening parade this Friday, June 27th, as it travels down 7th Street and up Lincoln Highway and ends at 2nd Street in Downtown DeKalb. Come early to see the pre parade classic car and motorcycle cruise as they travel up and down Lincoln Highway between 6-7pm, before parking at the end of the parade route (Lincoln Highway and 2nd Street).

Enjoy the sights and sounds of classic cars and motorcycles as they cruise up and down Lincoln Highway before the parade.  This is a fun way to see the classics in action doing what they do best, cruisin’ the strip. Enjoy spending time with your friends and family checking out the unique paint jobs, fancy rims and old school styles before the big parade starting at 7pm.

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Community Youth Spotlighted in Youth Talent Show

Jul. 24 no comments

The DeKalb County Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed (KEYS) Initiative is pleased to present the second annual “Who’s Got Talent” community youth talent show. This year, the talent show will be part of the week long music festival, Kishwaukee Fest. This event is an opportunity for DeKalb County youth to show off their talent in front of a live audience.

“We are very excited to offer this community show for the second year in a row. There is a great line up that will make our judges’ job especially difficult this year” said Mary Hess, KEYS asset specialist. “The foundation of the KEYS initiative is all about supporting youth. We invite community members to come to the talent show to help us grow our community support for area youth.”

The talent show will have three classes of competition, ages 7 to 10, 11 to 14, and 15 to 18. The acts will include singing, dancing, and musical instrument performances. More information about DeKalb County KEYS (Keep Encouraging Youth to Succeed) can be found on their website.

The talent show will be held 7 p.m. this Wednesday, July 25th in the auditorium at DeKalb High School. Tickets will be $7 each. Cash prizes will be awarded to first and second places in each age category. In addition, the winners in each age category will perform at the Kishwaukee Fest parade on Friday, July 27th and Bacon Fest on Saturday, July 28th.

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Jazz at the Mansion featuring Z-Jazz Quartet

Jul. 23 no comments

The Ellwood House is the host of the first Kishwaukee Fest musical entertainment shows for 2012. Relax on Monday evening to the sweet sounds of “Z-Jazz Quartet” featuring Chicago Jazz Cabaret Singer Saalik Ziyad. This is a wonderful compilation of the sounds of the 40s-70s. The concert will be on the lawn outside the mansion; bring your snacks, chairs, blankets and family to swing into the evening. The show will run from 8pm – 10pm. The Ellwood House is located at 509 N. First St. in DeKalb.

Kishwaukee Fest began in 2010 as an entertainment salute to DeKalb County, Illinois. The week long Festival features Concerts in the Park, a Friday evening Parade, a Saturday Liners baseball game and a Sunday car show. In addition to the main events there are additional activities, entertainment and attractions to showcase DeKalb County.Hosted by FunME Events.

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Kruise Night & Kishwaukee Fest Parade Tonight!

Jul. 29 no comments

Enjoy the sights and sounds of old time cars in DeKalb tonight starting at about 6pm. This is a fun way to see the classics in action doing what they do best: Crusin’. Enjoy spending time with your friends and family checking out the unique paint jobs, fancy rims and old school styles. It is going to be a revin’ good time in downtown DeKalb tonight.

Then at 7pm, starts one of the greatest American traditions of all time; a hometown parade. This event is part of Kishwaukee Fest and is one of the first parades created to celebrate the uniqueness of DeKalb County. This night time parade gives an opportunity to create a family night out.

The Lincoln Highway Parade celebrates the return of the Drum and Bugle Corps to DeKalb and the wonderful Downtown area. Come out and see all the excitement during this wonderful evening parade. Don’t miss the Street Dances featuring ‘WIRED’ in front of the Egyptian theatre and ‘Skinny Lombard’ in front of Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant. STROKER RED will be playing at O’Leary’s Restaurant. Enjoy an ice cream and cake social as well as the Street Dance near the Egyptian theatre immediately following the parade. Downtown DeKalb will be rockin’ tonight, don’t miss it!!

Click Here to see pictures from last year’s Kishwaukee Fest Parade.

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Kishwaukee Fest in Full Swing!

Jul. 24 no comments

Kishwaukee Fest has begun in DeKalb County so make sure you take time to participate in this truly great American tradition.  The week long Festival features Concerts in the Park, a Friday evening Parade, and Saturday Drum & Bugle Corps Show. In addition to the main events there are additional activities, entertainment and attractions to showcase DeKalb County listed below. The Twilight Parade is hosted in DeKalb and kicks off at 7:00pm, Friday, July 29th.  The Drum Corps Competition caps off the week at Huskies Stadium. Kishwaukee Fest began in 2010 as an entertainment salute to DeKalb County, Illinois. See our pictures from the 2010 Kishwaukee Fest below.

The Concerts in the Park features the DeKalb Community Band (Tues.), WIRED Youth Concerts (Wed.), and U.S. Navy Show Band (Thur.). The Friday night (7:pm) Parade is held in downtown DeKalb, and the Drum Corps Festival of Champions show is at NIU Huskie Stadium (7:pm Sat.). Other events include Jazz at the Mansion (Mon.) and Salute to Veterans at DeKalb Airport (Sat.). Visit DeKalb County with special shopping and meal deals, Liners Baseball Games, Classic Car Shows, and Cruise Nights.

One of the greatest American traditions of all time is a hometown parade and this Friday night event is one of the first parades created to celebrate the uniqueness of DeKalb County. This night time parade gives an opportunity to create a family time environment. It provides time before and after the evening parade to enjoy the best downtown DeKalb has to offer. From exciting shopping to delicious meal options. After the parade there will be bands playing outside in downtown DeKalb as well. You can create a family outing to remember!

Once a main stay of summer pageantry, the Drum & Bugle Show returns Saturday night to DeKalb and NIU Huskie Stadium. This show features Drum & Bugles Corps form across the United States and Canada. Click here for a list of groups that will be performing. Events this week include:

Monday, July 25, 07:05 PM
Jazz at the Mansion / featuring Lets Dance jazz band – Ellwood House Mansion, DeKalb (on North First Street)

Tuesday July 26, 08:00 PM
DeKalb Community Band – Hopkins Park – DeKalb, IL

Wednesday July 27, 07:00 PM
DeKalb Rocks Youth Concert / featuring WIRED – Hopkins Park – DeKalb, IL

Thursday July 28, 07:00 PM
Military Band Concert – Hopkins Park – DeKalb, IL

Friday July 29 06:00 PM
Pre-Parade Kruise Night, See the Old Cars! – Downtown – DeKalb, IL

Friday July 29 07:00 PM
Kishwaukee Parade – Downtown – DeKalb, IL

Saturday July 30, 09:00 AM
Veteran Salute – Taylor Airport – DeKalb, IL

Saturday July 30, 07:00 PM
Drum Corps Show – NIU Huskie Stadium – DeKalb, IL

Sunday July 31, 09:00 AM
Classic Car Show – Downtown – Sycamore, IL

For more information please visit www.kishwaukeefest.com

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Kishwaukee Fest Parade Friday

Jul. 29 1 comment

Kishwaukee Fest presents The Lincoln Highway Pre-Parade Kruise Night and Community Parade this Friday, July 30th. Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods of all ages and vintages are invited to help kick off the “Lincoln Highway Parade” The cruise night will be before the parade along the parade route (see map). All Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods will start at the beginning of the parade route (Taylor Street & 7th Street) and cruise Lincoln Highway from 6:pm to 7:pm and will lead the parade units along the Parade route.

The Kishwaukee Fest Parade will kick off at Huntley Middle School at 7pm, go up 7th St. to Lincoln Hwy., travel West through downtown to 2nd St., and end at the Van Buer Parking Lot on Locust. According to their website, Kishwaukee Fest is  “One of the greatest American traditions of all time; a hometown parade and this is one of the first events that the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition is taking on a significant role. All Lincoln Highway communities in and along the corridor are invited.” The theme of the parade is Through the Years. Come out for some free family fun Friday evening and be part of this great American tradition in downtown DeKalb.

The parade is part of a weekend celebration, DeKalb County Kishwaukee Fest. At 7pm Saturday evening, the return of the Festival of Champions Drum and Bugle Corps Competition will be at the NIU Huskie Stadium. Veterans will be honored on the football field during the Show. For more information please visit their website.

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Kishwaukee Fest Music

Jul. 26 no comments

Kishwaukee Fest is this week from Tuesday-Sunday. Each night, Tuesday-Thursday will be a concert at the Hopkins Park band shell. Tuesday, July 27th will be a Community Band Concert, featuring local talent, starting at 8pm.

Wednesday evening, starting at 7pm, Kishwaukee Fest sponsors the DeKalb Rocks Youth Concert, featuring WIRED at the Hopkins Park Band Shelter. Thursday evening is the USO Tribute Show. This performance will show off the U.S. Navy Show Band, beginning at 7pm. Kishwaukee Fest continues through the weekend with lots more events, which we will report on in a coming piece. For more information please visit their website.

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