Lake County Fair returns with mix of old and new
Returning for its 93rd year, the Lake County Fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of Lake County by combining old-fashioned traditions with all new fun and activities.
The fair runs Wednesday through Sunday, July 27-31, at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake.
Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 27 and 28; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31.
Expo Hall Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Livestock Barn Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
See prizewinning livestock, dairy goats, treats, vegetables and exhibits by local 4-H youth and Lake County residents.
Entertainment includes music, motor sports, monster truck shows, a talent show, carnival rides, food vendors, beer gardens and more.
The Lake County Farm Heritage Society will be on hand with antique tractor displays and their Ride-a-Tractor.
Other activities taking place throughout the day each day include a petting zoo, seven selfie stations, camel and pony rides, pig races, John Measner's magic show, the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, performances by comedy juggler Niels Duinker and the Kidbuck$ Game Show, which allows randomly selected audience members to compete for prizes.
Musical acts include Slam Funk and Judson Brown Band on Wednesday; Svelte Bobby and the Soulfixers and Libido Funk Circus Thursday; Wichita Jacks and Gold Dust Dreams Friday; Los Perros Cubanos and Chapel Hill Band Saturday; and Mellencougar and Zydeco Voodoo Band on Sunday.
Ticket prices per day are $15 for ages 13 to 64; $5 for ages 6 to 12 and 65 and older; and free for ages 5 or younger. Season passes are $55 or $20 for ages 6 to 12 and 65 or older.
Admission is $5 for active military, veterans and dependents with valid military ID; free for active military in uniform.
Thursday is Military Appreciation Day with free admission for active military, veterans and dependents with valid military ID.
Midway rides and games will be operated by Skinner's Amusements and open at noon daily. Ride tickets are available at booths located throughout the Midway.
All-you-can-ride wristband specials will be available for $25 from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
For more details, visit lcfair.com or www.facebook.com/lcfairillinois/.
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Lake County Fair
Events take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake.
Wednesday, July 277 a.m. and 7 p.m. Milking competition
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Livestock barn hours
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fair hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Hall hours
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake County Farm Heritage Society
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Midwest camel and pony rides
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miller's Petting Zoo
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selfie station
Noon, 3, 5:30 p.m. Kidbuck$ Game Show
12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 6 p.m. Pig races
1, 5, 7 p.m. Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Niels Duinker comedy juggler
2 p.m. Beekeeper demonstration
2, 4, 6:30 p.m. John Measner Magic Show
3-5 p.m. Beer tent bingo
5 p.m. Motocross
5 p.m. Slam Funk performs
7 p.m. Miss Lake County Fair Queen Pageant
8 p.m. Judson Brown Band performs
Thursday, July 288 a.m. to 10 p.m. Livestock barn hours
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fair hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Hall hours
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake County Farm Heritage Society
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Midwest camel and pony rides
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miller's Petting Zoo
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selfie station
Noon, 3, 5:30 p.m. Kidbuck$ Game Show
12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 6 p.m. Pig races
1, 5, 7 p.m. Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Niels Duinker comedy juggler
2, 4, 6:30 p.m. John Measner Magic Show
3 p.m. Beekeeper demonstration
3-5 p.m. Beer tent bingo
5 p.m. Svelte Bobby and the Soulfixers perform
5 p.m. Edgar Gabriel's Stringfusion performs
5 p.m. Motocross
5 p.m. Monster truck track party
5:30 p.m. Livestock costume contest
6 p.m. Little & Junior Miss Lake County Fair Queen Pageant
7 p.m. Monster truck show
8 p.m. Libido Funk Circus performs
Friday, July 298 a.m. to 10 p.m. Livestock barn hours
10 a.m. to midnight Fair hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Hall hours
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake County Farm Heritage Society
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Midwest camel and pony rides
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miller's Petting Zoo
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selfie station
Noon, 3, 5:30 p.m. Kidbuck$ Game Show
12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 6 p.m. Pig races
1 p.m. Gardening in Comfort
1, 5, 7 p.m. Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Niels Duinker comedy juggler
2, 4, 6:30 p.m. John Measner Magic Show
2 p.m. Crazy Cow Relay Race
3-5 p.m. Beer tent bingo
4 p.m. Wichita Jacks perform
5 p.m. Beekeeper demonstration
5 p.m. Roger That performs
6 p.m. Cheese-making demonstration
6:30 p.m. Dancing Queen
7 p.m. Monster truck show
9:30 p.m. Gold Dust Dreams performs
9:30 p.m. Six Speed Tranny performs
Saturday, July 308 a.m. to 10 p.m. Livestock barn hours
10 a.m. to midnight Fair hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Expo Hall hours
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake County Farm Heritage Society
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Midwest camel and pony rides
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miller's Petting Zoo
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selfie station
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beer tent bingo
11:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 6 p.m. Pig races
Noon, 3, 5:30 p.m. Kidbuck$ Game Show
1 p.m. Q&A and Pageant Class with the Fair Queens
1, 5, 7 p.m. Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m. Niels Duinker comedy juggler
1:30 p.m. Los Perros Cubanos perform
2, 4, 6:30 p.m. John Measner Magic Show
2 p.m. Livestock auction
3 p.m. Big Brother's Vinyl performs
4 p.m. The Blues 88s Dueling Pianos perform
4 p.m. Gardening in Comfort
5 p.m. Pie-eating contest
5 p.m. Beekeeper demonstration
6 p.m. Tough Trucks: Saturday Night Madness
6 p.m. Dixon Bandits perform
6 p.m. Mead-making demonstration
9 p.m. Shining Star performs
9:30 p.m. Chapel Hill Band performs
Sunday, July 318 a.m. to 5 p.m. Livestock barn hours
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fair hours
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Expo Hall hours
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lake County Farm Heritage Society
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Miller's Petting Zoo
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Midwest camel and pony rides
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Selfie station
10:30, 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 4:30 p.m. Pig races
11 a.m. Mellencougar performs
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bloody mary bingo
11 a.m. Master Showmanship Class
11 a.m., 1, 4 p.m. Kidbuck$ Game Show
11:30 a.m., 3:30, 6 p.m. John Measner Magic Show
Noon Police Choice Award: Best Doughnut in Lake County
Noon, 3, 5 p.m. Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
12:30, 2, 5:30 p.m. Niels Duinker comedy juggler
1 p.m. Demolition Derby: Total Destruction
1:30 p.m. Zydeco Voodoo Band performs
2 p.m. Junior talent contest
3 p.m. The Petty Kings perform
4 p.m. Senior talent contest
4 p.m. Chicago Latin Groove Band performs
5 p.m. Peach's Beach Party performs