Back-to-School Car Show at Hy-Vee, Pop-Up Market in Genoa and More – Shaw Local

This weekend

1. Back to School Car Show at Hy-Vee: The show begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and runs until 1 p.m. at the grocery store, 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore. The family-friendly event also offers parents a chance to learn more about programming in the community. Organizers said attendees can talk with representatives from public libraries, park districts and local clubs about programming opportunities in the fall. The car show also features two fundraisers: a canned food drive to benefit the Genoa Area Food Hub and Stuff the Bus to donate school supplies for children in need. Cars can be registered for $10. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events.

2. Visit a pop-up market at OpenDoor Coffee in Genoa: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coffee Shop, 502 W. Main St. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of vendors offering unique items, gifts, treats and more. A portion of the proceeds from the market will go to the Barn on Baseline animal shelter in Genoa, organizers said. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events.

This month

3. DeKalb Corn Festival: DeKalb’s biggest summer event returns downtown August 23-25. One of Illinois’ last free music festivals, the 47th annual DeKalb Corn Fest will shut down Lincoln Highway in DeKalb the last weekend of August. Boiled corn, rides, artisans, feasts and more will be joined by headlining band Sugar Ray. For more information, visit cornfest.com.

4. Ribs, Rhythm and Beer Festival: From 5-11 p.m. on August 24, crowds will gather in downtown Sycamore at the corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets to enjoy hearty ribs, craft beer and live music. For more information, visit sycamorechamber.com.

This summer

5. Attend the 136th Annual Sandwich Fair: The five-day event will be held Sept. 4-8 at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Road. The fair begins right after Labor Day weekend on Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. on Sept. 8. Festivities include live concerts, tractor and truck pulls, a carnival, carnival food, a vintage car show and a demolition derby. Riley Green will perform on Friday at 8 p.m. For more information, visit sandwichfair.com.

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