McHenry County Fair August 1 - 6, 2023
Grounds Events
Complete Schedule of 2022 McHenry County Fair Events
Opening Ceremonies
Come watch the Flags be raised at Noon on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. It is an annual tradition to raise the flags behind the grandstands to open the McHenry County Fair each year. We hope you can join us!
Puppy Pals
In their own LocationYou won’t believe your eyes when these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats such as climbing a ladder, jumping rope, and even a BACKFLIP!
Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, Puppy Pals is a fan favorite for children of all ages. This is not only a show loved by all but a family fun experience as in every performance, we invite the audience to take part and maybe even jump in the action with our furry friends. !
Tuesday, Aug 1: 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Aug 2: 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 pm
Thursday, Aug 3: 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 pm
Friday, Aug 4: 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Saturday, Aug 5:1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 pm
Sunday, Aug 6 - 11:30 pm and 3:30 pm
Great show for the family. with lots of heart!
Barnyard Discoveries
Open 10 am to 8 pmScavenger Hunt is a part of Barnyard Discoveries
Glass Blower
The mobile glassblowing experience brings the artistry and education of glass making beyond the studio walls to McHenry County Fair. Viewers will experience a multitude of information surrounding the lost art of glassblowing. On site glass blower will share a vast knowledge of the process of manipulating hot glass into various shapes and forms. Glassblowing is an interdisciplinary art form that embodies art, science, math, history, and teamwork. Items made during the glassblowing demonstrations will be able to purchase a piece they watched being made on Sunday, August 7 at 2:30 pm.
Wednesday thru Sunday - 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Auction
Sunday 2:30 PM in Hansen PavilionJoe Stebbing Wood Carving
Tuesday, Aug 1: noon, 2:00 pm, 4;00 pm, 6 pm
Wednesday, Aug 2: noon, 2:00 pm, 4;00 pm, 6 pm
Thursday, Aug 3:noon, 2:00 pm, 4;00 pm, 6 pm
Friday, Aug 4: noon, 2:00 pm, 4;00 pm, 6 pm
Saturday, Aug 5: noon, 2:00 pm, 4;00 pm, 6 pm
Sunday, Aug 6: 10:00 am and noon
All American Lumberjack Show
We have 10 lumberjack events that we run in the All American Lumberjack Show including Log Rolling, OP Race, Axe Throwing, Spring Board Tree Topping, Single Buck, 2 Man X-cut Sawing, Stock Saw Racing, Hot Saw Racing, Quick Carve & Log Boom Racing. It is run in head to head competition format with lots of interaction with the audience who along with the lumberjacks are on a red or blue team. Carvings made in the show are given away to someone in the audience.
Tuesday, Aug 1, - 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Aug 2 - 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Thursday, Aug 3 - 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Friday, Aug 4 - 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Saturday, Aug 5 - noon, 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm
Sunday, Aug 6 - 1:00 pm and 3;00 pm
Lumberjack Interactive Camp
Kids can participate. Why sit and watch when you can be part of the action. Lumberjack camps are a safe, fun and entertaining activity for everyone young & old. Our pro lumberjacks will teach you the old time skills of Log Rolling, Axe Throwing & X-Cut Sawing so you can become a lumberjack or lumberjill!
Tuesday, Aug 1, - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 2 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, Aug 3 - 7:00 pm
Friday, Aug 4 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Aug 7 - 7:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 8 - 1:30 pm
Tractor Parade
No matter if you are a John Deere, International, Case or Oliver fan, you will be able to see all of the classic antique tractors as they parade around the animal barns at the McHenry County Fair!
Tuesday, Aug 1, - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Aug 2 - 4:00 pm
Thursday, Aug 3 - 4:00 pm
Friday, Aug 4 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, Aug 5 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 6 - 12:00 pm
PeeWee
Dairy Show
We're having a PeeWee Division Dairy Show this year!
Sunday, August 6, 2023
10:00 am Registration
11:00 am Show in Hansen Pavilion
Horse Arena Events
Midwest Renegades Drill Team
Friday 6 PMSince 2004 the MidWest Renegades Equestrian Drill Team from Woodstock, Illinois has been dedicated to providing quality entertainment for their audiences while keeping the fun in riding. The group consists of riders from different riding disciplines and experience levels riding a wide variety of horse breeds. Members range from age 7 to over 50 years of age, with each rider striving to reflect their motto: The Pride is in the Ride!
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Entertainment in Hansen Pavilion
Livestock Shows
Talent Show
Friday at 7 PM in the Hansen Pavilion
Hay Bale Throwing Contest
Saturday, August 6 at 5 pm in Hansen Pavilion.
Chain Saw and Glass Blowing Piece Auction
Sunday 2:30 PM in Hansen PavilionBuilding C - Entertainment, Demonstration and Vendor Area
Tuesday through Sunday - see complete schedule by day and demo offerings here.Pedal Pulls
Friday and Saturday
Registration at 3 PM for 4 PM Race
Sunday
Registration at 12:30 PM for 1:30 PM Race
McHenry County Sheriff's Office
K-9 Unit Demonstration
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 11:00 am
Mother Daughter Contest
Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Mother Daughter Entry Form
Father Son Contest
Thursday, August 3, 2023 following the Mother Daughter Contest in Building CFather Son Entry Form
Building C also has:
-- The Queens Walk and past pictures ---- A place for people to sit and eat or relax --
Building D
-- McHenry County Farm Bureau Food Booth ---- Main Fair Office – including T shirt and sweatshirt sales --
-- Commercial Exhibits --
Building E
-- Gardening – Vegetables, Grain - Come see the biggest weed in McHenry County! ---- Flowers --
-- Photography --
-- Writing --
-- Art --
-- Foods --
-- Honey --
Building F
-- Antiques ---- Crafts and Needlework --
-- Sewing and Quilting --
-- McHenry County Historical Society --
-- Antique Tools Display --
-- Train Display --
