McHenry County Fairgrounds Association

Join us for the Miss McHenry County Fair Pageant, an over 60 year old fair tradition centered on building confidence in young women and awards a scholarship to the Miss McHenry County Fair Queen winner. Three separate rounds of pageantry will conclude with the crowning of a Junior, Teen, and Miss McHenry County Fair Queen, […]

Witness the remarkable strength and stamina of the determined draft horse. In this event draft horses compete in pairs to pull heavy, weighted sleds in a inspiring display of equine athleticism. FREE to attend Grandstand event!

Join us for an adrenaline-fueled MONSTER TRUCK RALLY at the 2024 McHenry County Fair. Feel the ground shake from the rev of these monster engines and jaw-dropping stunts - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Next Level Pro Bull Riding is back to give you a thrilling showdown between cowboy and bull. Don’t miss this heart-racing event live at Grandstands on Friday night - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

38 Special is an American rock band. Formed by Guitarist/Vocalist Don Barnes and vocalist Donnie Van Zant in 1974 in Jacksonville, Florida, the band initially had a straight-ahead Southern rock sound, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band of Donnie's older brother Ronnie.

Start your Fair Sunday off right with Tractor & Truck Pulls put on by ILLINI State Pullers. Tractor and truck drivers put their machines to the test in the competition of strength and speed! You and your family will love feeling the rev of the engines shaking the ground as drivers test the limits on their way to victory - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Buckle up for this thrilling spectacle of destruction brought to you by 4WD Promotions. Our 2024 Demolition Derby will feature heart-stopping collisions will leave you on the edge of your seat - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!