DeKalb Corn Fest is just a few days away! It happens in downtown DeKalb this Friday through Sunday. The following road and parking lot closures are needed for the event.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.
The carnival is located in the City lots of Glidden, Ellwood, and Haish, which are located between Oak and Locust Street off of 2nd and 3rd Street. The carnival will also be in the parking lots of Finch Funeral Home, DeKalb Public Library and Frontier Communications. These parking lots will close Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. and will remain closed until 7 a.m. Monday for set up/tear down.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Palmer Ct. between 2nd and 3rd St. and Van Buer Plaza will be closed at 10 a.m.
Closures for Thursday, Aug. 21 at 3pm are as follows:
- Lincoln Hwy. between 1st and 4th Street
- 2nd Street from the railroad tracks north to Oak Street
- 3rd Street from the railroad tracks north to Oak Street
- Locust Street between 1st and 4th St.
The City parking lot behind City Hall, Embrey Lot, will remain open until 5 p.m. on Aug. 21. A limited number of parking spaces will be open for customers of Barb City Bagels throughout the festival. Entrance and exit to this lot will only be accessible from 1st Street.
There will be signs posted by the City of DeKalb in advance as a reminder. Any vehicles in violation will be towed at the owner’s expense.
The City lots at 4th and Grove and 2nd and Grove will remain open throughout the festival. There will also be street parking on Locust Street on the east side of 4th Street available for use.
More information on the event can be found at cornfest.com.
We would like to thank everyone in advance for your patience and understanding! We look forward to a great Corn Fest 2025!