2025 Schedule

Activities

The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival Schedule that includes activities, food, vendors and local craft shows will be updated in September! To view last years schedule of events click Here

Wednesday – October 22nd

  • Pumpkin Check-in – Courthouse Lawn. 12 noon to 9 pm Hosted by the Sycamore Lions. Online Entry Form – available in September
    Paper forms will be available during check in.
  • Opening / Giant Cake Cutting Ceremony – North Maple Street adjacent to the Courthouse. 5 pm Cake compliments of HyVee.

Thursday – October 23rd

Friday – October 24th

Saturday – October 25th

Sunday – October 26th

  • Pumpkin Festival Parade – Somonauk – Elm – California – State & Main Streets.  Parade kicks off at 1 pm  Parade Map
Parade Route/Map
The DeKalb County Courthouse during Pumpkin Festival in downtown Sycamore with decorated pumpkins on the courthouse lawn.
Decorated pumpkins are a favorite at Sycamore Pumpkin Festival in Northern Illinois
Carnival rides and other activities at downtown Sycamore's Pumpkin Festival
Sycamore Pumpkin Festival parade banner and procession.
Friend of The Festival: The Family of Bart Desch
Grand Marshal: The Family of Jim Dombek

Food

Pretzels, Brats, Chili
Moose Lodge of Sycamore, In front of Moose Lodge.
Saturday & Sunday 8 am to 4 pm

Burger & Soup Luncheon
Bethel Assembly of God, 131 W. Elm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Loaded Baked Potatoes
Boy Scouts Troop 40. In front of American Family Insurance.
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 4 pm

Pulled Pork & Turkey / Smoked Mac & Cheese
Sycamore Elks Club. Across from the Courthouse.
Saturday & Sunday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Food Booth
St. Mary’s Youth Ministry. In front of Blue Moon Bikes
Saturday & Sunday

Food Booth
St. Peter’s Church. 218 Somonauk,
Sunday Only 11 am to 3 pm

St. Mary's of Sycamore at Sycamore Pumpkin Festival selling loaded baked potatoes for patrons
Lions Food Trailer at downtown Sycamore's Pumpkin Festival

North Food Court

Lions Food Trailer
Hot dogs, sandwiches, cider, coffee and
wide array of festival foods
State St. & N. Maple St.
Wed. thru Sun., 11 am to 7 pm

Sycamore Kiwanis
Roasted Nut Hut
State St. & N. Maple St.
Friday thru Sunday

Oddfellows Lodge
BBQ Pork Loin Sandwich & Meatball Subs
Saturday & Sunday

Sycamore Angels Rebekah Lodge 106
Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, Cinnamon Apples,
Soups & Drinks
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4pm




South Food Court

Pulled Pork, Brats & More
Knights of Columbus
State St. & S. Maple St.
Sat. 11 am to 6 pm
Sun. 10 am to 4 pm

Porkchop Sandwiches
DeKalb County Shrine Club.
State St. in front of PJ’s.
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

Rotaract Club of Sycamore
Pumpkin Custard & Frozen Cider

Vendors

ABC Preschool 
Pumpkin Festival Flags
In front of Paulson Appliance
Friday – 9 am to 12 noon
Saturday – 9 am to 4 pm

Kishwaukee Spec. Recreation Foundation
Koozies, Beanies & Candles
North Food Court

Rotaract Club of Sycamore
Pumpkin Festival T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
North Food Court

Royal Rangers 
Pumpkin Festival Buttons, Patches & Hats
In front of Blue Moon Bikes

Sycamore Fire Buddies
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats, Cups, and Stickers
South Food Court

Pumpkin festival schedule of vendors working downtown Sycamore

craft shows

ACS – Cornerstone Craft Show
355 N. Cross St.
Saturday – 9 am to 5 pm

Autumn Craft / Treasures Market 
Hosted by the Sycamore Music Boosters
Sycamore High School • Spartan Trail
Saturday – 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday – 9 am to 3 pm

United Methodist Church Craft Show 
Food and Free Parking Available
160 Johnson Ave.
Friday – 11 am to 5:30 pm 
Saturday – 9 am to 4 pm