Images: Racing Monkeys at the Lake County Fair
See scenes from Wednesday at the Lake County Fair, including the Banana Derby and much more.
Donna Douglas of Woodstock blow dries her sheep before her show during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
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Joe Losser of Wildwood, left, and Don Schreiber of Gurnee repair a pedal tractor at the Lake County Farm Heritage Association area during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Alexa Holden of Beach Park hugs Delilah, her goat, during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Maggie Crabtree, camp counselor of Good News Day Camp in Libertyville, holds a rabbit during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Laura Hedien of Grayslake looks at the photography competition during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Cindi Salata wins Best of Show for cake and cookie decorating during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Michael Pinelli, 8, of the Good News Day Camp in Libertyville, ride a Sea-doo from the Lake County Sheriff's Department during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Chickens on display during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Lauren Webber, 4, and her brother, Ryan, 2, of Grayslake pose on a tractor during the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake. The fair featured farm animals, carnival rides, food, competitions, Banana Derby races and more.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Devin Andrzejewski, 7, of Beach Park poses with Bobo, a capuchin monkey, after the Banana Derby races Wednesday at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. The show featured capuchin monkeys riding dogs around a track.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Capuchin monkeys Burt, left, and Bobo ride Scooby Blu and Sasha during the Banana Derby races Wednesday at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. The show featured capuchin monkeys riding dogs around a track.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
The stands were full to watch the Banana Derby races Wednesday at the Lake County Fair in Grayslake. The show featured capuchin monkeys riding dogs around a track.
Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com
Rocky Olsen of Grayslake carries his 3-year-old son Rocky III on his shoulders during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Six-year-old Holden Flary of Lindenhurst munches on a huge slice of pizza during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Matt McConnell, left, and Colleen Kakareka, both of Antioch are all smiles after winning a stuffed animal during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Motocross racers work on their bikes in the pits during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Pigs race during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake in Grayslake.
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Mini 50 Jr. racers power around the track during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Motocross racers line up at the starting line during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Chad Maedinger of Mundelein, left, and his 5-year-old daughter Mia ride the Orient Express during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Damon Nesbitt, left, and Delacluse, both nine and from Grayslake play on a tractor during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Don Schreiber of Gurnee gives 10-year-old Josh Hulsebosch of Palatine a tractor ride during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Elephant ears warm in the window during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Motocross racers line up during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Shane Cochran cooks turkey legs at his stand during opening day of the Lake County Fair Wednesday in Grayslake.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
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