Fourth of July events
DEKALB
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
Saturday
The DeKalb Municipal Band will present a special salute to veterans and members of the armed forces and fireworks show at 8 p.m. at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road/Route 23. Lisa Nemeth, night club, concert and recording star will headline the show. The band will play patriotic music along with the traditional 1812 Overture with the sounds of cannons and church bells. Veterans from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will present the flags, as Stephen Wright recites General Douglas McArthur’s “Duty – Honor – Country.”
The DeKalb Municipal Band traces its history to 1854, when a small group of musicians fresh from the California Gold Rush formed the Silver Coronet Band. A city band in DeKalb has existed for 155 years, despite wars and the Great Depression.
KIRKLAND
www.villageofkirkland.com
Thursday
Flea market, carnival rides and food stands: 5-10 p.m., with wrist-band specials for rides. Also planned are karaoke and bingo.
Beer tent: 6-10 p.m., with pork chop sandwiches and brats
Queen contest: 7:30 p.m.
Friday
Tractor show: 2 p.m. Contact: Wayne Fruit at 815-761-5044.
Contests for adults and children: 4 p.m. Contact: Wayne Fruit at 815-761-5044.
Flea market, carnival rides and food stands: 5-10 p.m.
Beer tent: 5 p.m.-midnight, with pork chop sandwiches and brats
Bingo: 6-10 p.m.
Live music: 8 p.m.-midnight, band is Shuvlhed.
Saturday
Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Parade: 11 a.m. Contact: Dennis Rehn at 815-522-6155.
Flea market, carnival rides and food stands: Noon
Beer tent: Noon-midnight, with pork chop sandwiches and brats
Storytellers: 1 p.m. Sandi Sylver, ventriloquist/storyteller/songstress; 2 p.m. Steve Belliveau’s “Getting Excited About Science” show; and 3 p.m. Mrs. Holtapp.
Live music: 1-3 p.m. Enroute; 4-8 p.m. Southern Heritage; and 8:30-11:30 p.m. Picture This.
Fire department water fights: 2 p.m.
Hiawatha all-school open house: 2-6 p.m. in the elementary school gym
Pedal-pulling contest: 4 p.m.
Sunday
Car show registration: 10:30 a.m. Contact: Ron Fruit at 847-458-6919
Flea market, carnival rides, bingo and food stands: Noon-10 p.m.
Car show awards: 2:30 p.m.
DeKalb County Sheriff’s K-9 demonstration: 4 p.m.
Hiawatha all-school open house: 4-8 p.m. in the elementary school gym
Jamie’s Karaoke: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
Raffle drawing: 10:30 p.m., following the fireworks
SANDWICH
Freedom Days
www.sandwichfreedomdays.com; 815-786-2346
Events will be held at Timber Creek Inn & Suites, unless otherwise noted
Friday
Car show, pig roast: 5-8 p.m.
Outdoor bar and Carousel Sound DJ: 8-11 p.m.
Live music: Steel Crazy
Movie in the Park: at dark at Knights Park; people who would like to see the movie can bring a blanket and popcorn.
Saturday
Parade Line-Up: 8 a.m. at Sandwich Fairgrounds; entrants admitted at west gate only.
Sandwich Freedom Days Parade kickoff: 10 a.m., sponsored by the city of Sandwich
Food vendors and activities booths: 10 a.m., including food all day, massages, games for children and a dunk tank – donations benefit the events of Sandwich Freedom Days.
Nascar tire change challenge: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Obstacle course, rock wall climbing and other attractions: 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Opening ceremonies: Noon at the gazebo.
POW/MIA Remembrance Table: Noon, presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Junior Fire Hose Competition sign up: Noon at Sandwich Fire Department, with competition beginning at 1 p.m. at the city garage. Kids compete with garden hoses, courtesy of the Sandwich Fire Department. All contestants must be willing to get wet.
Child Safety Trailer: Noon-2 p.m.,
courtesy of the Sandwich Fire Department.
Live music: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Indian Valley Community Band will play patriotic songs.
Sandwich Freedom Days live auction: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Freedom Days Events
Stone Mill Museum tours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
“Pull for Freedom” Mini Tractor Pull: 2-4 p.m. Registration begins at 2 p.m., with medals awarded to the winners and participation ribbons to all.
Helium Balloon Launch: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Postcards attached to balloons will earn a prize for the farthest traveling balloon. Sign up at the Freedom Days Booth.
Competitions: 3 p.m. including sandwich throwing, hot dog eating, at the main stage. Sign up at the Freedom Days Booth. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. at the main stage.
Sandwich Idol: 3-6 p.m. Sign up at the Freedom Days Booth. Entry fee is $5. Barbara St. John will emcee this talent contest.
Live music: 7-11 p.m. Cavern Beat is a Beatles tribute band.
Sunday
Pancake breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon at the fire station and sponsored by Sandwich Cub Scout Pack 345. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children ages 4-12.
Freedom Run check-in and late registration: 7-7:45 a.m. at the David A. Francis Center
Tot Trot: 7:45 a.m. for children age 5 and younger, courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.
Freedom Run: 8-8:30 a.m., beginning and ending near Knights Park. Area runners are invited to participate in the Park District’s 24th Annual One Mile Fun Run and 5K Race.
Registration for the Baby Pageant: 9 a.m. at the Gazebo, with the event at 10 a.m. for babies up to 18 months old.
Nascar tire change challenge: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Outdoor church service: 9:15-9:45 a.m., held by the Federated Church of Sandwich.
Motorcycle Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted by Timber Creek Inn & Suites, in association with Black Magic Customs, Open Roads ABATE and Lucas Oil.
Gordie’s Grand Prix: 10:30 a.m. registration and 11 a.m. competition. Big Wheels will be provided. Medals to the winners and participation ribbons to all.
Fox Valley YMCA gymnasts demonstrations: 11:30 a.m.
Kid’s Parade: 11:45 a.m. registration and noon step off. Children can decorate themselves and their bikes for a medal. Categories are “Most patriotic,” “Best look alike,” “Most Creative” and “Funniest.”
Water Barrel Challenge: Noon, featuring the Sandwich Fire Department.
Children’s Art Contest: Noon-1 p.m.
Sandwich Idol Finals: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Pie-Eating Contest: 12:30 p.m.
Walk Down Memory Lane: 1 p.m. at Sandwich Fire Department, hosted by Sandwich Historical Society.
Live music: 2-5 p.m. featuring Double Shot
Sandwich Fairgrounds gates open at 5 p.m. for events there. Donation per carload is $5.
Vintage Baseball Game: 5:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Somonauk Blue Stockings and Sandwich Orange Stockings play vintage 1860 rules.
Activities: 5:30 p.m.-dark at the fairgrounds include food vendors
Ultimate Sound DJ: 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
Fireworks Display: Dark at the fairgrounds, courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.
SHABBONA
Hometown Festival
www.shecevents.com/events.html; Mailing address: P.O. Box 484, Shabbona, IL 60550
All events to be held on East Navaho Street, unless specified
Saturday
Shabbona Fire Department Annual Pancake Breakfast: 7-11 a.m.
Craft fair: 9 a.m.
Free children’s safety program: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shabbona United Church of Christ. Parents and guardians will be given all files created by Shabbona Masonic Lodge members, including child’s DNA samples, fingerprints, photo and compact disc recording.
Carnival rides, fire-truck slide and inflatable attractions: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Food vendors: 11 a.m., including Nitecrawlers Bar & Grill beer garden.
“Staying Strong” Fourth of July Parade: 12:30 p.m.
Ice-cream eating contest: 2 p.m., sponsored by Wisteds
Ice cream social: 2-3 p.m., hosted by Shabbona Supportive Living Center. People should bring a lawn chair to listen to bluegrass music.
Kiddie waterfights: 3 p.m. on Navaho Street, hosted by the Shabbona Fire Department.
Raffle drawing: 3 p.m., hosted by the Shabbona Hometown Events Committee; tickets, $10 each, can be purchased at local businesses, from a committee member or at the committee’s booth. The first ticket drawn wins $500 and the other 10 tickets drawn will win $100 each.
United Church of Christ Youth annual fundraising hog raffle drawing: 4 p.m. in the tent on the church grounds. Two winners will receive half a hog, with custom processing of the meat. Tickets can be purchased up to the time of the drawing, or by leaving a message at the church office at 815-824-2359.
Pork chop barbecue dinner: 4:30-7 p.m. at the Lions Depot, located near the Shabbona water tower. Cost is $7 for one chop or $9 for two. 815-970-1179. Drive-thru pick up is available.
Live music dance: 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at Nitecrawlers Bar & Grill, Route 30, featuring Blue Stone. Must be 21 or older.
Shabbona Fireworks: Dusk, over Lake Shabbona. A donation of $10 per car is appreciated at the entrance to the lake. Donations in advance can be sent to Shabbona Fireworks, P.O. Box 133, Shabbona, IL 60550.
Sunday
“Church in the Park”: 8-8:45 a.m. at the gazebo next to the Camp Shop. All are welcome at the service sponsored by UCC.
Car show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Screamers Ice Cream, Route 30.
Shabbona Hometown Events Bags Tournament: 11:30 a.m. registration, which costs $5 per person to play. Raffle-style drawing will pick partners, with play beginning at noon.
• Editor’s note: Municipalities planning Fourth of July festivities are invited to send news releases to news@daily-chronicle.com to have events listed in upcoming issues of the Daily Chronicle.
