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July 2025
Miss McHenry County Fair Pageant

July 29, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grandstands
Nick’s Kid Show

July 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

Midway
Samson The Therapy Dog

July 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Building C
Pickle Eating Contest

July 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Building C
Swine Carcass Show – 4H

July 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Swine Barn
Commercial Exhibits Close

July 29, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Mchenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States
Gates Open

July 30, 2025 @ 7:00 am

Mchenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL, United States
Antique Show Judging

July 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Building F
Open & Jr Art Show Judging

July 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Building E
Open & Jr Beef Show

July 30, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hansen Pavilion

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The McHenry County Fair community is saddened to h

The McHenry County Fair community is saddened to hear of the passing of Orion Samuelson, a true voice of rural America.

For decades, Orion shared the stories of farmers and agricultural communities through his work on WGN Radio, always championing county and state fairs and the traditions they represent.

Orion made several visits to the McHenry County Fair over the years, and in 2023 we were honored to dedicate Building D in his name in recognition of his lifelong support of agriculture and rural communities.

His voice and passion for agriculture will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire agricultural community.

⏰ Don’t forget… we’re springing forward this Sunda

⏰ Don’t forget… we’re springing forward this Sunday! ⏰

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour before you head to bed Saturday Night.

Longer days mean we’re one step closer to fair season and those late summer nights at the McHenry County Fair.

Set those clocks and get ready to spring into brighter days! 🌷

New year, New Fair. Happy new year to everyone out

New year, New Fair.
Happy new year to everyone out there!

We had an amazing fair last year and we're gearing up for 2026 to be our best year yet!

Mark your calendars for the 2026 McHenry County Fair, August 4th - 9th, 2026 (Only 213 days away!)

Oh, and sign up for our email newsletter on our website to be notified when anything new gets added to this year's agenda.

Cheers to 2026!

Happy first day of fall! What better way to soak i

Happy first day of fall! What better way to soak in the season then with a homemade apple pie, like this "Winning Apple Pie" recipe from The Farmer's Almanac. Full recipe in the comments.

Think you got a better recipe? Share it with us. Better yet, bring it to The McHenry County Fair next year and compete in our Foods exhibition — open to all ages and types of bakers!

LEARN MORE about our Open Foods and Jr. Foods exhibitions and all exhibitions at mchenrycountyfair.com/exhibitors

Next Saturday is a late night flea market by Zurk

Next Saturday is a late night flea market by Zurko Promotions. Open 3 PM to midnight, stop by to check out all the unique offerings and maybe even come home with something truly one-of-a-kind!

Today, we pause to remember and honor those we los

Today, we pause to remember and honor those we lost on September 11, 2001. We also want to thank and honor all first-responders who showed up that day and every day.

Happy National 🐓 Month to all of our poultry farme

Happy National 🐓 Month to all of our poultry farmers!

Did you know that in 2024 Illinois produced 1,910 MILLION eggs ?!?! 😮 As a top 20 egg producing state those chickens and other poultry keep our farmers busy. So make sure to make time this month to say thank you!

Happy Labor Day from everyone at the McHenry Count

Happy Labor Day from everyone at the McHenry County Fair! We know this holiday is bittersweet as it feels like the final weekend of summer. But actually it just means it's time to hibernate and for our Fair Board to get busy planning the next McHenry County Fair.

See ya next summer!

We hope the 2025 McHenry County Fair left a smile

We hope the 2025 McHenry County Fair left a smile on your face! Let us know how we did and what you liked or disliked by filling out our annual Fair Survey.

LINK TO SURVEY: https://form.jotform.com/252374277439062 or find the survey on our website.

Best friends, both two-legged and four-legged, are

Best friends, both two-legged and four-legged, are made at the McHenry County Fair.

THIS SATURDAY the Woodstock Truck’n Food Show retu

THIS SATURDAY the Woodstock Truck’n Food Show returns for its 2nd year and it’s just bigger and better! This year we added tractors to join the all the great semis, food truck eats, live music, and activities fun for all ages!

All the fun happens next Saturday, August 23. Get your tickets today online or pay cash at the gate.

ADMISSION
$10 adults/13 & up
$5 kids 6-12 years, seniors, and military/first responders
FREE kids 5 & under

GET TICKETS: https://mchenrycountyfair.ticketspice.com/2025-woodstock-truck-n-food-show

My first McHenry County Fair! Little Gentry exper

My first McHenry County Fair!

Little Gentry experienced his first McHenry County Fair this year. He LOVED the tractors from @ahw_llc and made friends in the Goat Barn. Not a big surprise since his mom has worked with goats at the fair for years, and now she gets to pass the "fair magic" onto her son:

"Creating these memories with him at the McHenry County fair means so much to me and brings me back to my childhood as I’ve been attending the fair every year since I was a kid!"

Thanks for sharing Gentry with us, Mom!

Do YOU remember yours or your kids first McHenry County Fair? Tell us about those "first fair" memories.

#ThrowBackThursday to our Saturday, August 2 conce

#ThrowBackThursday to our Saturday, August 2 concert with Dylan Scott. Dylan took time before his show to meet some of his biggest fans, including some of our board members!

@dylanscottcountry

We'd like to take a moment to thank this year's sp

We'd like to take a moment to thank this year's sponsors. Without them the 2025 McHenry County Fair wouldn't be possible. Thank you all for your contributions.

Say "Awwwwhhh!" 🥹🥰 Thank you McHenry County Fair

Say "Awwwwhhh!" 🥹🥰

Thank you McHenry County Fairgoer, Steve Grimes, for capturing this sweet moment. Steve also had these wonderful things to say about this year's Fair:

"My family and I had a wonderful time at the Fair, and this [🧑‍🌾&🐄] was just a small part of it, but big in other ways. Thank you.

📸 We're still looking through our photos from last week. Post photos to your story and tag @mchenrycountyfair or send them to us directly to have them posted on our page – with 📸 credit of course! We love to see the memories you created at the one and only McHenry County Fair!

…and just like that the 2025 McHenry County Fair

...and just like that the 2025 McHenry County Fair comes to an end. Thank you to all those who came out. At first glance the McHenry County Fair looks like 6 days of carnival rides, food, and entertainment. But it's actually a year of planning, work, anticipation, and hope that we can give this community a fun-filled week it deserves.

And we can't wait to start the process all over again just for you, McHenry County.

See ya next summer!

- MCFA

Come out for the final day of the 2025 McHenry Cou

Come out for the final day of the 2025 McHenry County Fair!

Take Note Quartet is back again to put a little si

Take Note Quartet is back again to put a little sing in your step as they sing their way through the fairgrounds! Here today and tomorrow from 1-3 PM. Performance starts in Building C and then songs stroll throughout the fairgrounds!

It’s Day 5 of the McHenry County Fair. You know wh

It’s Day 5 of the McHenry County Fair. You know what that means…

Multi-platinum country artist Dylan Scott and special guest the Eli Young Band perform tonight!

6 PM gates open
7:45 PM @eliyoungband opens with classic hits and new songs from their new album Strange Hours (released 8/1)
9:15 PM Dylan Scott rocks us into the night with his lineup of current hits.

Don’t miss out on this summer’s biggest concert. Grandstands and standing seats still available at McHenry county fair.com/tickets

This year’s pedal pulls are kicking off next to th

This year’s pedal pulls are kicking off next to the beef barn! Stop by and check it out! Missed today’s event? Registration for Saturday opens at 3pm, and Sunday opens at 12:30. Hope to see you there!

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11900 Country Club Road
Woodstock, IL 60098

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815-338-5315

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