# Festivals in Dekalb 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Dekalb 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Dekalb. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Dekalb, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Dekalb listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual DeKalb Day of the Dead Festival
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars!
The 4th Annual DeKalb Day of the Dead Festival is returning to the DeKalb Public Library!
Join us for an afternoon filled with culture, community, remembrance, and celebration.

🗓 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ Festival Activities: 2:00 PM
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dekalb/4th-annual-dekalb-day-of-the-dead-festival/200029729985003
  - **Venue**: DeKalb Public Library
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- **Event Name**: Taste of Dekalb
  - **Description**: We are back at one of our favorites!  Come for the 5K, stay for the fundraising and the Classy Rock!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Frank Van Buer Plaza
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## Trending Events in Dekalb

- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium
🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115
🌆 City: Dekalb
📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778🌟 Journey into wonder at Wyoming Cowboys at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where extraordinary experie
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Illinois State Redbirds
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: UTEP Miners at Northern Illinois Huskies Football at Huskie Stadium
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: UTEP Miners at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium
🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115
🌆 City: Dekalb
📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778✨ Experience the magic of UTEP Miners at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where moments become memories
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Huskie Stadium
🏠 Address: 1245 Stadium Drive S., Dekalb, IL 60115
🌆 City: Dekalb
📍 Location: 41.9338, -88.7778🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Illinois State Redbirds at Northern Illinois Huskies Football (Date TBD), where extra
  - **Venue**: Huskie Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual - HOUSE MUSIC BLOCK PARTY
  - **Description**: House Music. Good Food. Good Vibes. Bring your tent & chair, get ready to dance!About this EventWe are excited to bring a bigger and better House Music event to DeKalb!Our 2nd annual House Music Block Party wil
  - **Venue**: Frank Van Buer Plaza
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- **Event Name**: STEM Fest 2026
  - **Description**: Come to NIU's central campus for tons of STEM Fest activities! There are things to do in the Holmes Student Center, MLK Commons, Anderson Hall, Swen Parson and Founders Memorial Library.

We hope you’ll join us to welcome visitors of all ages to this FREE
  - **Venue**: Lowden Hall 307, NIU Campus, DeKalb, IL, United States, Illinois 60115
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** 4th Annual DeKalb Day of the Dead Festival (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 02:00 pm at DeKalb Public Library), Taste of Dekalb (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Frank Van Buer Plaza).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Dekalb in September 2026?
  - **A:** Taste of Dekalb (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Frank Van Buer Plaza).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Dekalb on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Dekalb include DeKalb Public Library, Frank Van Buer Plaza.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Dekalb include DeKalb Day of the Dead, Lisa Thomen Music.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Dekalb?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Dekalb.

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