Gold Medal Fun for Everyone!
Celebrating its 95th year, the Lake County Fair is back with a fair of Olympic proportions! From ferris wheels to funnel cakes, the Lake County Fair offers gold medal fun for everyone. Enjoy motocross, monster trucks, demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. All grandstand and arena events are free with admission! Let the games begin… July 24-28, 2024.
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Live life, and enjoy the ride!
5 Days of Fun
Schedule of Events
See what fun is in store during all 5 days of the Lake County Fair! This page will change often, so be sure to check back soon. Don’t miss a thing, download the ‘Lake County Fair Illinois’ app to access up-to-date event schedules, maps, food, vendors, and more!
SUMMER NIGHTS & CARNIVAL LIGHTS
ARENA EVENTS
CAN’T-MISS ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSIC
LIVESTOCK EVENTS
Happiness is a day at the fair
Be in it to win it!
Compete
This is where Lake County comes to compete each year. From quilts to cattle, pickles to petunias, and sheep to scrapbooks….there is a category for every age and talent.
JOIN US AT THE FAIR
Get Involved
Each summer, the iconic Lake County Fair celebrates our agricultural traditions in a family-friendly community gathering. We couldn’t host the fair without involving a few special groups - from entertainers, to vendors, sponsors and volunteers, we’d love for you to join us at the fair!
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a member of the Lake County Fair Association and you’ll join a special group of people who are dedicated to continuing the rich agricultural history of the Association. Membership includes $160 in valued benefits!
SPONSORSHIP
Over 100,000 visitors can pass through our gates during the five-day event. By aligning your brand with the Lake County Fair, you gain access to the robust buying power of Lake County households.
VENDORS
Get your business in front of thousands of visitors at the fair! We welcome a wide variety of businesses, artisans, craftspeople, and attractions at the Fair - both indoor and outdoor spaces are available.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are a very vital part of the success of the Lake County Fair. From greeting guests at the gates or at one of our information booths, there truly is a role for everyone who wishes to be a part of the Lake County Fair.
Next stop:
the bumper cars
Location
Lake County Fairgrounds
Lake County's gathering place for events, fairs and festivals, meetings, concerts, fun runs, trade shows, and so much more. The Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, located in Grayslake, Illinois, is home to the iconic Lake County Fair and many other quality year-round events.
1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
This is where the fun begins!
