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4H Swine Show

August 1, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

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Date:: August 1, 2024
Time:: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Event Category:: 4H Events

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: Swine Barn

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Did you pick up a new hobby for your new year's re

Did you pick up a new hobby for your new year's resolution? Show off your new skill this summer in one of our Home & Creative Arts exhibitions!

Our exhibition offers a fun opportunity for creatives of all kinds - knitters, gardeners, photographers, painters, and more - to put their work on display, meet local artists, and even win cash prizes. We have divisions for all ages and hundreds of classes to enter.

LEARN MORE to start preparing your entries today! Just go to: https://mchenrycountyfair.com/exhibitors/

FILL IN THE BLANK! What do we think these two goa

FILL IN THE BLANK!

What do we think these two goat besties are saying to one another?

#FunnyFriday #FillInTheBlank

📣 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎊 It's officially 2025! Y

📣 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎊

It's officially 2025! You know what that means? It's time to mark your calendars for the 2025 McHenry County Fair. We're only 209 days away from fair fun!

🎡 Carnival rides
🥨 Fair food
🐮 Farm animals
🎸 Live music
🏆 Competitions & exhibitions
🛍️ Tons of goods from local and small vendors, and more!

We're looking forward to another year with you!

Happy New Year's Eve! We hope you're all dressed u

Happy New Year's Eve! We hope you're all dressed up with somewhere fun to go!

2024 was an incredible year thanks to all of you.

2024 was an incredible year thanks to all of you. We can’t wait to see you in the new year! 🎉🍾🎊 #NewYearsEve #ByeBye2024

We are soaking in the final days of 2024. What mem

We are soaking in the final days of 2024. What memories are you holding on to and what are you looking forward to in 2025?

I bet you can't guess what we're looking forward to. Hint: It starts with a "Mc" and ends with a "Henry County Fair" 😜

Merry Christmas to all of our fair goers and McHen

Merry Christmas to all of our fair goers and McHenry County residents!

Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for those Ch

Some last minute Christmas gift ideas for those Christmas Eve shoppers!

#ChristmasGifts #LastMinuteGiftIdeas #Christmas2024

Happy holidays from the MCFA! Enjoy your winter br

Happy holidays from the MCFA! Enjoy your winter break!

Happy first day of winter! ❄️

Happy first day of winter! ❄️

Nothing like a little snow to get you dreaming of

Nothing like a little snow to get you dreaming of better weather 😎🏖🍹

📣 ONE MONTH UNTIL STATE! 🎊 Saturday, Januar

📣 ONE MONTH UNTIL STATE! 🎊

Saturday, January 18 our junior and senior talent winners Abigail Grace and Sam Dethrow will compete at the Illinois State Talent Contest finals! Then Sunday, January 19 Miss Queen Olivia Pawluk competes for the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen crown!

Let's wish our girls luck over the next 30 days! 🍀🤞🏼🌠

Our building and grounds rentals are closed this w

Our building and grounds rentals are closed this winter, but you can still plan your spring and summer events at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.

From small, private parties and corporate events to large rodeos, music festivals, and carnivals, the fairground's unique rental options can host a variety of events in a great central and easy to access location.

Contact the fairgrounds office to book your rental:

EMAIL: MCFAoffice@McHenryCountyFair.com
PHONE: 815-338-5315
HOURS: 9 AM - 2:30 PM Mondays and Tuesdays

I hope we made you laugh on a grey day! 🐄

I hope we made you laugh on a grey day! 🐄

Meet the Wittum brothers! Ben and Braden Wittum a

Meet the Wittum brothers!

Ben and Braden Wittum are standout steer and swine exhibitors, competing since the age of eight with the support of their mother and grandfather. But their passion for livestock runs even deeper—it's a family tradition. Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and even great-grandparents have competed, offering encouragement and wisdom along the way.

This past year, Braden earned the 4-H Grand Champion Market Beef trophy, while Ben claimed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef title. It’s the first time both awards have gone to members of the same family. These trophies, engraved with each year’s winners, feature a long line of Wittums, making their victories even more special.

Braden’s win marks his second Grand Champion title. His mother, Jennifer Wittum (formerly Jennifer Jacobs), claimed the same honor in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1999, remaining the only competitor to win three years in a row. Their great-aunt also won in 1976 and 1978, cementing a three-generation legacy.

Ben’s Reserve Grand Champion trophy is newer but still holds significance—his mother won it in 1998, creating another family milestone.

The Wittum brothers don’t limit their talents to the McHenry County Fair. They also compete in events like the Badger Brawl in Madison, WI, the Southeast Elite in Fond du Lac, WI, and various other shows across Wisconsin. They participate in Junior, Open, and 4-H competitions, including sport fishing, where Ben recently earned a state-level Grand Champion title. Ben also excels in vegetable and small engine exhibitions.

For Ben and Braden, these competitions are more than just about winning. They offer goals, foster deeper connections with their animals, and create lasting memories with family and friends. Their dedication keeps a proud tradition alive, and the future looks bright for these talented brothers.

Want to be our next feature? MESSAGE US on social media to share your McHenry County Fair story!

It's #GivingTuesday and we're doing a little shame

It's #GivingTuesday and we're doing a little shameless self-promotion 😁

The MCFA is a non-profit organization that utilizes sponsorships, donations, and volunteers to put on each McHenry County Fair. In addition, the fairgrounds has been a community space for a variety of local organizations that often benefit McHenry County residents.

Please consider getting involved to help us continue to provide agricultural education and family entertainment to McHenry County.

Contact our office at MCFAoffice@McHenryCountyFair.com

Tomorrow is the start of our winter hours. Email a

Tomorrow is the start of our winter hours. Email and social media are the best ways to reach us outside of our office hours.

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a wonderful holida

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a wonderful holiday surrounded by the ones you love!

McHenry County is home to tons of small businesses

McHenry County is home to tons of small businesses that will appreciate your support this holiday season 🎁

TAG your favorite McHenry County small businesses to support this Saturday!

Need a last minute treat for Thanksgiving this wee

Need a last minute treat for Thanksgiving this week? Today's the perfect day to a taste test some donut hole acorns 😋

RECIPE: https://bit.ly/3NZc1nC

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11900 Country Club Road
Woodstock, IL 60098

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