The Village of Shabbona welcomes you to join them in celebrating Independence Day in Shabbona. They have arranged many fun and exciting activities and hope to see you at one of the best 4th of July events in North Central Illinois!
The Shabbona Hometown Festival is a favorite among residents and visitors alike. Browse the tents and booths of local merchants for many types of arts and crafts. Carnival rides, moon walks, inflatable slides, magic shows, music and games of all sorts are sure to delight kids of all ages. Several food vendors will have booths on-site with a variety of offerings.
Some of Saturday’s highlights include a Parade at noon, Hometown Festival and beautiful Fireworks over Shabbona Lake State Park at dusk! The Village of Shabbona is in southern DeKalb County, on Rt. 30. A full schedule of events for the weekend is listed below. Visit the Shabbona Hometown Events Committee’s website to learn more.
Saturday, July 4th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:00 am – 11:00 am | Shabbona Fire Department All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast @ Shabbona Fire Department |
| 8:00 am | Pokanoka’s Run & Walk – Organized by Pokanoka’s Cafe @ Shabbona Lake State Park pokanokasrun.com |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Vendors, Craft and Food Booths Open @ Purdy’s Lot |
| Noon | Parade Kicks Off @ Indian Creek High School |
| 12:30 pm – 4:45 pm | Hometown Festival – Petting Zoo, Rides, Games, Inflatables, & FUN for all ages @ Purdy’s Lot $5 Wristbands sold for all kids |
| 2:00 pm | Ice Cream Eating Contest sponsored by Screamer’s Ice Cream @ Purdy’s Lot |
| 4:30 pm | Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner @ Lion’s Park |
| Dusk | Fireworks sponsored by the Shabbona Fireworks NFP Committee @ Shabbona Lake State Park shabbonafireworks.com |
Sunday, July 5th
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 pm | Fire Deptartment Water Fights @ Shabbona Fire Department Registration at Noon |
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