DeKalb Corn Fest
Fri, Aug 22 – Sun, Aug 24, 2025
111 S. Second Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
Corn Fest is one of the last remaining free music festivals among Illinois music festivals and summer festivals. Celebrating its 48th year the festival will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th St.
Celebrating its 48th year, Corn Fest will be held in downtown DeKalb on Lincoln Highway between 1st and 4th Street. Well over 50,000 people from around Illinois and the Midwest attend the music festival over the three-day weekend. Music all weekend long. Free soundstage viewing area on Locust St. between 2nd and 3rd. Admission to the main soundstage & beer garden for premium viewing is $10 a day or $25 for the weekend. Corn Fest also features regional music acts, a carnival, car show, craft fest, kid fest, art fest for kids, community stage, over 90 vendors, a free corn boil on Saturday, and much more!
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Hotel at Holmes
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Located in the center of campus, the Hotel at Holmes offers the convenience of meeting spaces, restaurants, recreation, and more—all under one roof. We are also…
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Hampton Inn & Suites - DeKalb
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Located just moments from Northern Illinois University, with easy access to I-88 and the Historic Lincoln Highway (Route 38), the Hampton Inn hotel in DeKalb, IL,…
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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb
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Red Roof Inn & Suites DeKalb offers free WiFi, flat screen TVs, iron & ironing boards, hairdryers, and coffee in all rooms. The inn also features…
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