With a scenic farmstead location along a beautiful pond as a backdrop, the DeKalb County History Center is hosting its third annual Cocktails at the Crib fundraiser this July.

Gather your friends and stop by for an entertaining evening to savor a drink and enjoy tasty appetizers and sweets. Bid on extraordinary silent auction items, as well as tour the new exhibit “Food: Gathering Around the Table.” A sneak peek at the future campus vision with access to the historic corn crib is a highlight of the event.

Cocktails at the Crib, presented by Resource Bank, will be held 4 to 7 pm on Saturday, July 20 at the DeKalb County History Center, 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore.

“This fundraiser truly highlights our beautiful campus,” said Michelle Donahoe, DeKalb County History Center executive director. “We are very excited to offer so many unique experiences during this event, and we are looking forward to celebrating local history with the community who so generously supports our work.”

Tickets are $50 each and include souvenir cocktail glasses (quantity limited), music by Craig Mathey & Friends, tasty appetizers, desserts, games, a silent auction, and cash bar with first beverage included in ticket price. The event’s specialty drink is Whiskey Acres’ “Bourbon & Blues.” Wine, beer, soft drinks, and water are also available.

On-site parking is available. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.  Tickets can be purchased at the History Center or online at DeKalbCountyHistory.org. Additional details will be regularly shared on Facebook, Instagram and the website. For more information visit DeKalbCountyHistory.org or call 815-895-5762.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, learn more at DeKalbCountyHistory.org.