Your Complete Guide To Lake County Fair 2016

The Lake County Fair begins Wednesday, July 27 and ends Sunday, July 31 at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 1060 East Peterson Road in Grayslake.

The fair hours are Wednesday, July 27th and Thursday, July 28th 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Friday, July 29th and Saturday, July 30th 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sunday, July 31st 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Prices (Includes All Grandstand Events)

• Adults (13 and older): $10
• Seniors (65 and older): $5
• Children (6-12): $5
• Children (5 and under): Free
• Active Military in Uniform (not available online): Free
• Active Military, Veterans and Families w/ Valid Military I.D. (not available online): $5 per person
• Active Duty & Veterans Receive FREE Entry with Military ID on Friday, July 29 for "Salute To The Troops" Day

Family Fair Pack (2 adult and 2 child tickets): $25 daily

Adult Season Pass: $35

Child/Senior Season Pass: $15

Unlimited Rides (Weekday - one day only): $15

Grandstand Events include: Motocross, Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Pro Rodeo Stampede, and the Crash Fest Demolition Derby.

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Schedule of Events:

Wednesday, July 27

Grandstand

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Fun Times DJ
• 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Stadium Motocross presented by Woodstock MX

(West Beer Garden - Hosted by The Thirsty Turtle Brew & View Pub)

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Whiskey Bends Band

Expo Hall (Blue Ribbon Stage)

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure!
• 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 7:00 p.m.: Miss Lake County Fair Queen Pageant
• 9:00 p.m.: Expo Hall closes

Festival Square

• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Beer Tent Bingo - Hosted by RE/MAX Center
• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Festival Square Beer Sales
• 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Svelte Bobby and the Soul Fixers
• 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Rosehill Revival (Allman Brothers tribute band)

Front Porch Stage

• 4:00 p.m.: Lake Count-I-Con
• 5:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 6:00 p.m.: Lake Count-I-Con

Attractions

• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Lake County Farm Heritage Society (Livestock Lane)
• 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.: Ham Bone Express - Racing Pigs (Livestock Lane)
• 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.: Banana Derby (Livestock Lane)

Thursday, July 28

Grandstand

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Grandstand Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 7:00 p.m.: Truck and Tractor Pull

West Beer Garden - Hosted by Small Group Thursday

• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Fun Times DJ

Expo Hall (Blue Ribbon Stage)

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure!
• 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 6:00 - 9 p.m.: Little and Junior Miss Lake County Fair Queen Pageant

Festival Square

• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Beer Tent Bingo - Hosted by RE/MAX Center
• 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Festival Square Beer Sales
• 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Georgia Rae Family Band
• 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.: Suburban Cowboys

Front Porch Stage

• 4:00 p.m.: Lake Count-I-Con
• 5:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 6:00 p.m.: Lake Count-I-Con

Attractions

• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Lake County Farm Heritage Society (Livestock Lane)
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure! (Expo Hall)
• 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.: Ham Bone Express - Racing Pigs (Livestock Lane)
• 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.: Banana Derby (Livestock Lane)

Friday, July 29

Grandstand

• 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Grandstand Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Samahdi Vibe
• 7:00 p.m.: Night of Destruction Demolition Events Sponsored by Master Truck and Trailer
• 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Who’s Who (The Who Tribute Band)

West Beer Garden - Hosted by HomeSmart

• 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Zydeco Voodoo

Expo Hall (Blue Ribbon Stage)

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure!
• 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.: Lake County Forest Preserve Show
• 5:00 p.m.: Beekeepers Demo
• 6:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.: Lake County Forest Preserve Show

Festival Square

• 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Beer Tent Bingo - Hosted by RE/MAX Center
• 2:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Festival Square Beer Sales

• 5:00 p.m.: Waukegan Band
• 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Rachael Lee (Bella Cain Opening Act)
• 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Bella Cain

Front Porch Stage

• 4:00 p.m.: Mariachi Esprellas
• 5:00 p.m.: Dog Demonstrations
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Lake Count-I-Con

Attractions

• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Lake County Farm Heritage Society (Livestock Lane)
• 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.: Ham Bone Express - Racing Pigs (Livestock Lane)
• 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.: Banana Derby (Livestock Lane)
• 5:00 p.m.: Antique Tractor Parade (Starts at Farm Heritage Display)
• 9:45 p.m.: "Salute to the Troops" Fireworks

Saturday, July 30 (Visit Lake County Day)

Grandstand

• 2:00 p.m and 7 p.m.: Pro Rodeo Stampede presented by Big Hat Rodeo

Grandstand Beer Garden

• 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Grandstand Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Dave Dallison and Friends
• 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: The Westerlees
• 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Mandy Z and Rural Route 1

West Beer Garden - Hosted by Home of the Sparrow

• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Battle of the Bands
• 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 3:00 p.m.: The Apuli Brothers
• 6:30 p.m.: Chuckaroo & The Fabulous Memories

Expo Hall (Blue Ribbon Stage)

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure!
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 4-H Fashion Show
• 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.: North Shore Academy Martial Arts
• 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.: Runaway Circus
• 3:30 p.m.: Beekeepers Demo
• 10:00 p.m.: Expo Hall closes

Festival Square

• 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.: Festival Square Beer Sales
• 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Smooth Operators
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band)
• 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Libido Funk Circus

Front Porch Stage

• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lambs Farm & Key Lime Cove - Family Activities
• 1:00 p.m.: Pie Eating Contest with Mike Caplan
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Strolling Pirate Choir
• 3:00 p.m.: Lake County Trivia with Mike Caplan
• 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: 102.3 WXLC Radio

Attractions

• 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Lake County Farm Heritage Society (Livestock Lane)
• 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Crocheters of the Lakes (Expo Hall - Pavilions)
• 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.: Ham Bone Express - Racing Pigs (Livestock Lane)
• 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.: Banana Derby (Livestock Lane)
• 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. CCCLC Fire Extinguisher Demonstration (Outside West Expo Doors)
• 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.: Runaway Circus (Blue Ribbon Stage in Expo Hall)
• 5:00 p.m.: Antique Tractor Parade (Starts at Farm Heritage Display)

Sunday, July 31

Grandstand

• 1:00 p.m.: "Crash Fest" Demolition Derby Sponsored by Master Truck and Trailer

Grandstand Beer Garden

• 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Grandstand Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Six Speed Tranny
• 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Hurricane Reggae Band

West Beer Garden - Hosted by Stucky's Bar & Grille

• 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Dance Competition
• 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: West Beer Garden Beer Sales
• 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Slam Funk

Expo Hall (Blue Ribbon Stage)

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure!
• 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 3rd Annual Lake County Runway Contest (runway segment at 1:00pm)
• 1:30 p.m.: North Shore Academy of Martial Arts
• 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Junior and Senior Talent Show

Festival Square

• 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Festival Square Beer Sales
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Heather Moran Band
• 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Shining Star (Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band)

Front Porch Stage

• 12:00 p.m.: The Music Source Showcase

Attractions

• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Lake County Farm Heritage Society (Livestock Lane)
• 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Ag Adventure! (Livestock Lane)
• 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Crocheters of the Lakes (Expo Hall - Pavilions)
• 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.: Ham Bone Express - Racing Pigs (Livestock Lane)
• 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.: Banana Derby (Livestock Lane)
• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Premium Check Distribution (Event Center Lobby)