Schedule of Events
2011 Schedule of Events (This schedule will be updated as information is finalized for the special 50th Pumpkin Festival events, and existing events are confirmed. All events should be finalized by September 14th.
Wednesday - October 26th
Pumpkin Check-in - Courthouse Lawn - 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sycamore Lions
Opening / Giant Cake Cutting Ceremony (Cake donated by Brown's County Market) Courthouse Lawn - 5 p.m.
Thursday - October 27th
Lions' Pumpkin Display - On the Courthouse Lawn
Kiwanis Prayer Breakfast - Methodist Church - 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Teen Carnival Sacramento & State - 5 p.m. to 10p.m. ($20 unlimited ride special from 5 to 9 PM on the adult carnival rides only)
Slightly Scary Stories - for 3 years to Adult at the Sycamore Library - 7 p.m.
Friday - October 28th
Lions' Pumpkin Display - On the Courthouse Lawn
Teen Carnival Sacramento & State - 5 p.m. to 11p.m.
Kiddie Carnival at Somonauk and Elm - 5 p.m. to 11p.m.
United Methodist Church Craft Show (food served) - 160 Johnson Ave. - Noon to 5:30p.m.
Heartland Blood drive on South Maple Street from 1 PM to 5 PM. <Link to their site>
Scary Stories in the Cemetery program presented by the Sycamore Library staff and Friends - 6 pm @ Elmwood Cemetery
Saturday October 29th
Lions' Pumpkin Display - On the Courthouse Lawn
Lions Club Giant Pumpkin Weigh-in - Courthouse Lawn 10 a.m.
Kiwanis Pie Eating Contest Courthouse Lawn 4 p.m.
Sycamore Golf Club Scramble - Sycamore Golf Course - 10 a.m. (Entries close Thursday before. - 815-895-3884)
Teen Carnival Sacramento & State - 10 a.m. to 11p.m. ($20 unlimited ride special from Noon to 4 p.m.)
Kiddie Carnival at Somonauk and Elm - 10 a.m. to 11p.m. ($20 unlimited ride special from Noon to 4 p.m.)
Autumn Craft & Treasures Market hosted by the Sycamore Music Boosters at the Sycamore High School - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
United Methodist Church Craft Show (food served) - 160 Johnson Ave. - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Federated Church 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Beef Burger Luncheon - Bethel Assembly of God Church - 131 West Elm St. - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Magician Dave Hill performs from 1 to 4 p.m. (Strolling performance in food courts, Somonauk and State Street area)
Heartland Blood drive on South Maple Street from 9 AM to 1 PM. <Link to their site>
Pumpkin Olympics - Sycamore Park Good Times Shelter - 3:30 PM
Concert at the Park - Sycamore Park Good Times Shelter - 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Fireworks at the Park - Sycamore Park Soccer Fields - 7:30 PM
Sunday October 30th
Lions' Pumpkin Display - On the Courthouse Lawn
Sycamore Chamber 10,000 Meter Road Run - Armory - 9:35 a.m. start Pumpkin Festival Run Website
Pumpkin Festival Parade - Somonauk - Elm - California - State - Main Sts. - 1 p.m. Click Here for Parade Page with Map
Teen Carnival Sacramento & State - 10 a.m. to Close ($20 unlimited ride special from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Kiddie Carnival at Somonauk and Elm - 10 a.m. to Close ($20 unlimited ride special from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Autumn Craft & Treasures Market hosted by the Sycamore Music Boosters at the Sycamore High School - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beef Burger Luncheon - Bethel Assembly of God Church - 131 West Elm St. - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Mary's Church Food Booth - Waterman & Somonauk St. - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Peter's Church Food Booth - 206 Somonauk St. - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.