A powerful finish to the McHenry County Fair
The McHenry County Fair was dragged across the finish line Sunday, as a tractor and truck pull highlighted the final day of the annual celebration of the region’s agricultural past and present.
Put on by ILLINI State Pullers, the event featured tractor and truck drivers putting their machines to the test in a competition of strength and speed.
“The tractors are cool,” Ben Mertes, 5, of Cary, said during a quick break in the action. “I like it when they do wheelies.”
Elsewhere, fairgoers could check out the 4H Master Showmanship Contest, watch a doughnut-eating competition or just visit with the farm animals, enjoy a carnival ride or two, and dine on some local cuisine … all leading up to a fair-ending demolition derby.
Ben Mertes, 5, of Cary cheers for tractors to make a full pull Sunday during the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock.
Patrick Kunzer for the Daily Herald
Luke Bauer, 10, of the Busy Three 4H Club from Ringwood, cleans the beef barn Sunday during the final day of the 2025 McHenry County Fair in Woodstock.
Patrick Kunzer for the Daily Herald
Morgan Goldman, 17, of Woodstock pets her steer, Theo, Sunday at the 2025 McHenry County Fair.
Patrick Kunzer for the Daily Herald
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