Festivals | The Scene

Veggie Fest celebrates vegetarian food and features an international food court, food demonstrations, guest speakers and live music.

The much-anticipated summer event will feature live bands, a carnival, parade, fireworks and more.

Highlights include Yorkville's River Fest, Batavia's Windmill City Fest and many more.

The yearly schedule of outdoor festivals in DeKalb County will ramp up over the coming weeks. Here is your guide to every large festival and event planned in DeKalb County through September:

The event kicks off Thursday, July 10 with Cask & Barrel Night, followed by Music Fest Weekend through July 13. The event continues the following weekend with arts and crafts, parade and more.

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July, starting in late June and continuing beyond Independence Day.

Summer is filled with beer festivals, from Joliet to Princeton, Galena to McHenry and more.

From carnival rides to local bands, kids’ activities and foods for every palette, a local nonprofit is gearing up to bring Plainfield Fest to the village Friday through Sunday.

DeKalb County has several festivals in July and around the Fourth of July holiday to view fireworks and enjoy other family-friendly activities.