Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
The 60th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival will take place in downtown Sycamore from October 27 - 31.
The theme for the 60th Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival is "Old Fashioned Pumpkin Festival."
What started out as an idea by Wally Thurow in 1956 to offer something creative for the students of Sycamore, has grown from a neighborhood display on his front yard into the towns biggest city wide event beginning on Wednesday with the Opening Ceremony and cake cutting. The festival has over 1000 entries in the Lions Decorated Pumpkin Display, 2 carnivals, many non-profit vendors including two indoor craft shows, and it concludes with 90 minute parade on Sunday.
What started out as an idea by Wally Thurow in 1956 to offer something creative for the students of Sycamore, has grown from a neighborhood display on his front yard into the towns biggest city wide event beginning on Wednesday with the Opening Ceremony and cake cutting. The festival has over 1000 entries in the Lions Decorated Pumpkin Display, 2 carnivals, many non-profit vendors including two indoor craft shows, and it concludes with 90 minute parade on Sunday.
Where: Downtown Sycamore, IL
When: October 27 - 31
Who: Anyone! There is fun for all ages!
More information can be found at: sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
