By Tamya Burch, Social Media Coordinator
| October 12, 2023
Fall is here, and it is time to indulge in some fun festivities. DeKalb County is ready to bring in the season with these fall-themed activities to do with friends and family.
October is in its final stretch of gearing towards the pinnacle of the...
A statue created to honor one of the founders of the Pumpkin Festival, Wally “Mr. Pumpkin” Thurow, will be unveiled today to help kick off the festival.Pumpkin Festival Committee President Jerry Malmassari said Thurow never stopped thinking of ideas...
The Fossil Band is gearing up for another once-a-year performance.The Fossil Band only performs at the Pumpkin Parade and is a marching band composed of older people, and usually has 50 to 75 people. With only one performance a year, Fossil Band members...
This year’s grand marshal for the Pumpkin Festival parade is a proud contributor to the Sycamore community.Brian Bickner is the head coach for the Kishwaukee YMCA/DeKalb County Swim Team and will be leading Sunday’s parade as a community leader. As...
Volunteers are needed to guide tours on historical houses of the Sycamore area during the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The Historic Homes Walk will be held on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival. The walk is hosted by...
