2026 DeKalb County Garden Walk

Saturday, July 11

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$10 per person (13 years and under free)

Please join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at their annual DeKalb County Garden Walk. This year's event will include seven beautiful home gardens and one educational spotlight garden located in the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Kingston areas. Attendees visit the gardens at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Master Gardeners will be on site at each garden to answer questions and give guidance. This is a rain or shine event; if rain is likely please dress for the weather and bring an umbrella with you. Please do not bring pets to the gardens.

A wristband is required for each attendee (over 13 years old) to enter the gardens and may be purchased for $10 each from this site (credit card or check) through Thursday, July 2.

Wristbands are also available for purchase in person starting Monday, June 15 through 11:30 am on the day of the event (July 11) from the following local vendors (cash or check only):

DeKalb County U of I Extension Office - 1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, IL (located at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building).

Blumen Gardens - 403 Edward Street, Sycamore, IL

Glidden Florist - 917 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL

The Garden Market - 2270 Oakland Drive, Sycamore, IL

Wristbands ordered from this site may be picked up at the DeKalb County U of I Extension Office (1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178) or we can mail them to the address used for this registration. You will have an opportunity to choose which option you prefer. A list of all the garden names and addresses and a map will be included with your wristbands.

Please direct any questions to Connie Handel, Extension Program Coordinator at 815-758-8194 or cahandel@illinois.edu.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call the DeKalb County U of I Extension Office at 815-758-8194 or email Connie Handel at cahandel@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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How many wristbands would you like to order? Wristbands are $10.00 each and a wristband is required for each person attending over 13 years of age.

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How would you like to receive your wristbands? Pick up is at the U of I Extension office located inside the DeKalb County Farm Bureau (1350 W. Prairie Drive, Sycamore, IL)

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