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From livestock barns and competitive exhibits to motocross and demo derbies, from Billboard chart-topping musicians to Lake County local talent and from fabulous food to thrilling amusement rides, the 89th Annual Lake County Fair has fun for the entire family.
There’s so much you can explore at the fair every year, but these are five things you can’t miss at the 89th Annual Lake County Fair from Wednesday-Sunday, July 26-30.
For the first time ever, the Lake County Fair will host a concert in the Grandstand. Hot off their smash number one hit “I Know Somebody,” (RIAA Gold-certified) and seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the TODAY Show and singing the National Anthem for the 2016 World Series, country chart-toppers LOCASH will perform Friday, July 28. The band consisting of Chris Lucas and Preston Brust is also known for “I Love This Life” (which also ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Charts). Lucas and Brust co-wrote Keith Urban’s 2011 song “You Gonna Fly” (which hit no.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in February 2012) and Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” (which was certified platinum and peaked at 10 on the Billboard US Country Airplay in July 2012). The duet was nominated this year for an Academy of Country Music Award and a CMT Music Award.
Friday, July 28; Gates open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20-$30. Children ages five and under are free with fair admission. Grandstand.
4-H Demonstrations/Ag Adventure presented by the Lake County Farm Bureau
The Lake County Fair 4-H youth members individually or with a team member give a presentation of their agriculture education project. These bright students provide visual aids like posters and digital exhibitions to show audience members and judges their expertise on the subject matter they’ve chosen. Some of the demonstrations include preparing a cooked dish, grooming/raising an animal, etc. Another experience for the youngsters is the Ag Adventure presented by the Lake County Farm Bureau located in the Expo Hall. This interactive, miniature farm gives children the chance to be farmers for a day. Here is a schedule for the 4-H demonstrations and Ag Adventures at the 89th Annual Lake County Fair:
Wednesday, July 26
AG Adventure; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday, July 27
Ag Adventure; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Small Pet Demonstration; 11 a.m.
Poultry Demonstration; 2 a.m.
Sheep Shearing Demonstration; 4 p.m.
Rabbit Demonstration; 4 p.m.
Livestock Costume Contest; 5:30 p.m.
Goat Milk Demonstration; 6 p.m.
Friday, July 28
Ag Adventure; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Small Pet Demonstration; 11 a.m.
Poultry Demonstration; 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Ag Adventure; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Small Pet Demonstration; 11 a.m.
Fashion Show; Noon.
Poultry Demonstration; 2 p.m.
Goat Milking Demonstration; 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 30
Ag Adventure; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Small Pet Demonstration; 11 a.m.
Poultry Demonstration; 2 p.m.
Goat Obstacle Course; 3 p.m.
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If you see a large pool adjacent to Livestock Lane area, they are the First Bite Fishing Tanks sponsored by Munson Marine in Fox Lake. These 1800-gallon fish tanks are perfect for first-time anglers to get an opportunity to snag the catch of the day. Fishing experts will be present to educate and facilitate this interactive catch and release of live fish. Munson Marine Fox Lake will have 10 boats on display next to the First Bite Fishing Tanks.
Wednesday-Sunday, July 26-30; Noon-8 p.m. Munson Marine Exhibit.
Fuel your passion for revved-up action and get a taste of the wild west with the demolition derbies and the Pro Rodeo Stampede in the Grandstand. Smash enthusiasts can enjoy the nonstop action while marveling at the brute force of organized chaos and destruction of a demolition derby. See the Eve ofDestruction on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and witness a variety of vehicle classes bully each other at the Grandstand like power wheels, hot wheels, lawn mowers, school buses, trucks and many more. The fair closes Sunday evening with the Crashfest Demolition Derby presented by Master Truck & Trailer. Attendees can view cars of all kinds play a smashing role in each other’s destruction.
The Pro Rodeo Stampede takes place on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Big Hat Rodeo has attendees exclaim “Yeehaw!” as these cowgirls and boys demonstrate bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling and so much more. These rodeo professionals work with one goal, “make every performance the wildest, most exciting and fun it can be.”
Demo Derby: Wednesday, July 26; 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 30; 1 p.m. Pro Rodeo Stampede: Saturday, July 29; 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Both events are in the Grand Stand.
Each year the Lake County Fair blesses our bellies with delicious eats. Here are few new Lake County Local bites that are gracing the fairgrounds this year.
Andersons Candy from Richmond: Chocolate bars, truffles, brittles, toffee, sponge candy, pretzels, popcorn, fudge and more.
Food for Your Soul Food Truck from Vernon Hills: Tacos, burgers, pulled pork, rib tips, Italian beef, fried chicken, mac & cheese, fish & chips, seafood and more.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit in Gurnee and Kenosha: Beef brisket, chicken, turkey, kielbasa, pulled pork, ribs, ham, sandwiches, salads and more.
Grub & Go: Puerto Rican cuisine
5 Things You Can’t Miss at the 89th Annual Lake County Fair - Honorable Mention
Of course, there are a plethora of breathtaking, mouthwatering, critter-petting, dance-moving endeavors you can embark on, so here are a few honorable mentions to our 5 things you can’t miss at the 89th Annual Lake County Fair list.
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