The 68th annual McHenry County Fair will be Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 3-7, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Season pass is $25. One-day passes are $8, $5 for ages 6 to 12 or older than 60, or those with military ID. Special admissions for some grandstand shows. New this year, buy discounted tickets online at mchenrycountyfair.com.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3
7:30 a.m.: 4-H Swine Carcass Class, Swine Barn
8 a.m.: Open and Jr. Open Beef Show, Hansen Pavilion
9 a.m.: Open Dairy Goat Show, Goat Tent
9 a.m.: 4-H Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
9 a.m.: Open Poultry Show, Poultry Tent
9 a.m.: Open Antiques Show, Building D
9 a.m.: Open and Jr. Art Show, Building F
9:30 a.m.: 4-H Dairy Cattle Show, Hansen Pavilion
10 a.m.: 4-H Sheep Show, Sheep Barn
10 a.m.: Commercial tents and buildings open
11:30 a.m.: Open and Jr. Photo Show, Building F
Noon: Open & Jr Veggie Show, Building E
Noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.: Ultimate Flying Canine Show
1 p.m.: 4-H Sheep Market Lamb Show, Sheep Barn
1 to 10 p.m.: Carnival, with unlimited rides for $20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
2, 4 and 7:30 p.m.: Magic Show with Andy Martello, Agland Stage
4-9 p.m.: Pet the Pony with Veterans R&R Therapy, Corner Hansen Pavilion
4 p.m.: 4-H Pygmy Goat Show, Goat Tent
4 p.m.: Tractor parade, Agriculture Barns
5 p.m.: Junior Judging Contest, Hansen Pavilion
5 p.m.: Sheriff K-9 Demonstration, Agland Stage
6 p.m.: 21 Tractor Salute to Veterans
6:30 p.m.: 4-H Cloverbud Judging, 4-H Building
6:30 p.m.: McHenry County Queen Pageant, grandstands
THURSDAY, AUG. 4
8 a.m.: 4H and Jr. Swine Show, Swine Barn
9 a.m.: 4H Dairy Goat Show, Goat Tent
9 a.m.: 4H Beef Show, Hansen Pavilion
9 a.m.: Junior Open Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
10 a.m.: Junior Open Sheep Show, Sheep Barn
10 a.m., 1, 4 and 6 p.m.: Chainsaw sculpture show by Joe Stebbing Jr.
10 a.m.: Commercial tents & buildings open
11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m.: Magic Show with Andy Martello, Agland Stage
11:30 a.m.: Jr. Open Goat Show, Goat Tent
Noon: Junior Open Flower Show, Building F
Noon-8 p.m.: Barnyard Buddies
Noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.: Ultimate Flying Canine Show
12:30 p.m.: Tractor Parade, around Pavilion
1 to 10 p.m.: Carnival, with unlimited rides for $20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
12:30 p.m.: Open Flower Show, Building F
3 p.m.: Sharing Family Recipe Stories, Building F
3-8 p.m.: Pet the Pony with Veterans R&R Therapy, Corner Hansen Pavilion
4 p.m.: Tractor parade, Agriculture Barns
5 p.m.: Sheriff K-9 Demonstration, Hansen Pavilion
5:30 p.m.: 4-H Night Ceremonies, Hansen Pavilion
5:30 p.m.: Mother Daughter Look Alike Contest, Agland stand
7 to 9:30 p.m.: Country singer Caroline Kole, followed by the 12-member family band, the Willis Clan, grandstands; $5 or $10 for pits
9 p.m.: 4-H Dance, Hansen Pavilion
FRIDAY, AUG. 5
8 a.m.: Open Swine Show, Swine Barn
8:30 a.m.: 4-H Horse Show, Horse Arena
9:30 a.m.: Open and Jr Open Dairy Show, Hansen Pavilion
10 a.m.: Open Sheep Show, Sheep Barn
10 a.m.: Commercial tents & buildings open
10 a.m., 1, 4 and 6 p.m.: Chainsaw Sculpture Show by Joe Stebbing Jr.
11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m.: Magic Show with Andy Martello, Agland Stage
11 a.m.: Talk about Model Railroading, Building F
11:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Fast Eddie and the Corvettes, Agland Stage
Noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.: Ultimate Flying Canine Show
Noon-8 p.m.: Barnyard Buddies
12:30 p.m.: Pedal Pull Alley check-in
1 to 10 p.m.: Carnival, with unlimited rides for $20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
4-9 p.m.: Pet the Pony with Veterans R&R Therapy, Corner Hansen Pavilion
4 p.m.: Tractor parade, Agriculture Barns
5 p.m.: Sheriff K-9 Demonstration, Hansen Pavilion
5 p.m.: Introducing Madame Alexander, Building F
5 p.m.: Lip Sync Battle, Agland Stage
5:30 p.m.: Hans & the Hormones, Entertainment Tent
6 p.m.: KTM Motocross Racing, grandstands; $5, $10 pit side
7 p.m.: Talent contest, Hansen Pavilion
9 p.m.: 7th heaven, Entertainment Tent
SATURDAY, AUG. 6
9 a.m.: Open Horse Speed Show, Horse Arena
9 a.m.: Open Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
9:30 a.m.: Auction sellers meeting, Hansen Pavilion
10 a.m.: Commercial tents & buildings open
10 a.m., 1, 4 and 6 p.m.: Chainsaw Sculpture Show by Joe Stebbing Jr.
10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.: Illini State Pullers Truck ‘n Tractor Pull, grandstands; $5, $10 pit side
11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m.: Magic Show with Andy Martello, Agland Stage
11:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Fast Eddie and the Corvettes, Agland Stage
Noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.: Ultimate Flying Canine Show
Noon-8 p.m.: Barnyard Buddies
Noon to 10 p.m.: Carnival rides
Noon: 4-H Livestock Auction, Hansen Pavilion
12:30 p.m.: Pedal Pull Alley check-in
4 p.m.: Tractor parade, Agriculture Barns
4:30 p.m.: Watermelon-eating contest, Agland Stage
5 p.m.: Sheriff K-9 Demonstration, Hansen Pavilion
6 p.m.: The instrument called the music box, Building F
6 p.m.: Drill Team Demonstration, horse arena
9 p.m.: Caroline Kole, Entertainment Tent
SUNDAY, AUG. 7
8:30 a.m.: Open Horse Show, Hansen Pavilion
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Barnyard Buddies
10 a.m.: Commercial tents and buildings open
10 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m.: Chainsaw Sculpture Show by Joe Stebbing Jr.
11 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.: Magic Show with Andy Martello, Agland Stage
11:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.: Fast Eddie and the Corvettes, Agland Stage
Noon to 10 p.m.: Carnival rides
Noon: Tractor parade, Agriculture Barns
Noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.: Ultimate Flying Canine Show
1 and 5 p.m.: Demolition Derby, grandstands; $5, $20 for pits, age 14 or older, or $10 for 8-13
2:30 p.m.: McHenry Co. Square Dancers, Hansen Pavilion
4:30 p.m.: Wood sculpture auction, Hansen Pavilion; proceeds go to the McHenry County Fair Association
