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The Chicago Toy Show is will be held 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28.
The Lee County 4H Fair opened up to the public Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Amboy.
Tractor pull, pro bronc and bull riding, demo derby also will be featured at fairground’s grandstand.
The event will feature Illiana remote-control rollers, beer tent, Cruise Night with food vendors, petting zoo, tractor pull and much more at the Sandwich Fairgrounds.
The 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show is a family-friendly festival that explores local Will County history, and celebrates the agriculture roots.
Celebrating its 95th year, the Lake County Fair is back with a fair of Olympic proportions!
The Kane County Fair will be open Wednesday through Sunday, July 17-21, at the Kane County Fairgrounds at 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.
The Kane County Fair will feature a bull riding competition, live music, kids activities and more.
The Kane County Fair run from Wednesday through Sunday, July 17 to 21.
Oswego Country Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. nearly every Sunday through Sept. 29.
The Yorkville Public Library will host two career resource center fairs from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 10 and 24.
The Kane County Fair will have music, rides, food, games and more for attendees to enjoy with friends and family.
Country pop star Mitchell Tenpenny will take the Bureau County Fair stage Thursday, Aug. 22, with special guest Lauren Alaina, keeping a tradition of headlining country stars performing in the annual event in Princeton.
State representatives will band together to put on an Outside Kids Fair in Geneva.
The monster trucks will be featured Thursday, Aug. 15.
All funds raised go to the American Legion to help support local veterans.
DeKalb Public Library will host a craft swap where attendees can donate and/or take home new supplies.
The Miss McHenry pageant is back this year after a five-year break.
The annual Kids’ Fair on Monday in Joliet attracted hundreds to an event bringing families and children closer to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private companies in the area. Nearly 60 vendors were on hand.
The Nightmare Haunted Attraction runs 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 28 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton.
The 168th annual Bureau County Fair wrapped up Sunday in Princeton. Those who attended were treated to a carnival, exhibits and several other activities.
North American Midway Entertainment workers set up rides for the 168th annual Bureau County Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 in Princeton. The fair runs Wednesday, Aug. 23 through Sunday Aug. 27.
Gates open on the 168th Bureau County Fair at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
Cousins smash their way to victory
The Bureau County Fair has announced the 2023 livestock show schedule. All shows will take place at the Bureau County Fairgrounds, located at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
There’s still something about the tangible presence of a photograph that will never go out of style.
The first grandstand event for the 168th annual Bureau County Fair will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23 with a dedicated tribute to Veterans at the fairgrounds, located at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton.
Full Throttle Monster Trucks head to the grandstands at the Whiteside County Fair Thursday, August 17, 2023. Tractor and truck pulls and the demolition derby are still upcoming for fun at the fair.
Next Level Pro Bull Riding brings the excitement to the grandstands of the Whiteside County fairgrounds Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
Tractor ride raises funds for ag literacy.
Fair highlights include livestock judging from Tuesday through Friday, the Granpa Cratchet Stage Show throughout fair week, the Kitsie Entertainment petting zoo and pony rides daily, and bingo from 6–9 p.m. each day.
A Ninja Course, Discovery Tent and costumed equines were all in play Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Carroll County Fair's last day.
Kids activities during the day and then the ever-popular demolition derby at 7 p.m.
Photos of the Carroll County Fair rodeo on Aug. 10, 2023.
Carnival rides start at 3 p.m. and a live concert is at 7:30 p.m..
The Rice Bull Riding and Barrel Racers thrilled a packed grandstand Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the Carroll County fair.
Carnival runs from 4-10 p.m.
The Badger State Tractor pullers put their heavy metal on display Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Carroll County fair.
Mother Nature cut a cool break for the Ogle County Fair prompting an estimated 9,500 people to visit the Fairgrounds.
Family fun with a carnival and Badger State Tractor Pull
The Badger State Tractor pullers will be putting their heavy metal on display Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Carroll County fair.
Hunter has supplied a variety of “out of service” vehicles to the fairgrounds for use in its various thrill shows
Tuesday, Aug. 8: Illini State Truck Pull, 6:30 p.m. (free grandstand)
Sauk Valley drivers fare well at Ogle County Fair
The carnival at the Ogle County Fair offered plenty of family fun Aug. 2-6.
The action was fast and furious at the demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. Sterling and Rock Falls drivers fared well at the fair.
152nd Annual Whiteside County Fair, Aug. 15-19.
4-H Fair was also held during the week
Carnival, demolition derby all part of the week's events
The Big Hat Rodeo put on two shows at the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. An afternoon and evening show both featured bucking broncos and trick riding events. The rodeo was one of the grandstand events at this year's county fair.