2026 ENTERTAINMENT APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in performing at the 97th Annual Lake County Fair
Wednesday, July 29 - Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Grayslake, Illinois

In order to be considered for this year’s fair, please submit an entertainment application below.

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2026. If you have not heard from a member of our entertainment committee by April 1, your application was not selected to perform at this year’s fair. Applications for the 2027 fair will open in January 2027.

• All submissions will be reviewed by a volunteer selection committee.

• Due to the high volume of submissions, please do not visit, call or email the office to solicit your band or attraction. Unsolicited voicemail messages and emails pertaining to entertainment at the fair will not be returned.

• The Lake County Fair will provide the stage and sound production. If you are a self-contained attraction and do not require a stage or sound production (example: street performer that brings a portable mic/sound system), please indicate that on your application.

• If the selection committee is interested in booking you for the Lake County Fair, you will contacted at the phone number or email listed on your application.