The Expo Hall is home to the Pavilions Competitive Exhibits, 4-H Exhibits, County Fair Marketplace Vendors, and the Blue Ribbon Stage.

See donkeys, young goats, lambs, baby pigs, rabbits, calves, and more! Animals will be roaming freely in pen, so please stop by and see them. If you would like to feed the animals, feed can be purchased at the Petting Zoo gate for $1.00 per cup.

Take a whimsical journey aboard these quirky creatures, leaving behind a trail of laughter and unforgettable memories.

Pony Rides: $7.00
Camel Rides: $10.00

Lake County Farm Heritage Association’s goal is to preserve and maintain the history, machinery, and ways of the early farmers for all generations to follow. Check out their antique tractor displays, and Ride-a-Tractor!

Step into a magical realm where bubbles reign supreme, as you immerse yourself in a world of shimmering spheres, bubble-filled delights, and the pure joy of popping your way to happiness!

Located in the Grandstand Beer Garden

Come watch as these adorable swine showcase their surprising speed, creating a delightful spectacle of snouts and hooves in a race to the finish line!

Join the Lawn Dart Olympics for a fun-filled day of friendly competition, where participants of all skill levels can showcase their aim and precision in a series of exciting lawn dart challenges. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, this event promises laughter, camaraderie, and a chance to win great prizes!

Located in the Contest Zone

Embark on an adventure with the 'Kidz Science Safari' at the Lake County Fair, where young explorers can dive into over 10 hands-on, interactive science exhibits! This all-day, STEM-based children's museum makes learning fun for kids of all ages, blending education with excitement at every turn.

Located inside the Expo Hall

Located in the Grandstand Beer Garden

$3/card per game
Prize: 50/50

Must be 18+ to play

Prepare to be spellbound as a master illusionist, John Measner, takes you on a mesmerizing journey filled with mind-boggling tricks, incredible sleight of hand, and jaw-dropping feats of magic that will leave you questioning reality.

Located in the Expo Hall

Join the fun on The Trivia Tractor, a mobile game show that roves the fair, bringing excitement to every corner! With giant dice, lockout buttons, and prizes galore, contestants of all ages can test their knowledge and enjoy the fast-paced, highly interactive trivia action!

Dive into the excitement of Pool Noodle Javelin, a hilarious and family-friendly competition where participants of all ages can test their throwing skills with colorful pool noodles. Join us for a day of laughter, fun challenges, and friendly rivalry, with prizes and unforgettable memories up for grabs!

Located in the Contest Zone

Come see what a Civil Air Patrol member of 12+ years of age conduct Search & Rescue/Emergency Services and what techniques are utilized.  Such things as tracking crashed aircraft and using things such as drones and small aircraft to do area wide searches.

Located at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Demonstration Area

Enchanted tiaras gleam as county fair queens become fairy godmothers, imparting the secrets of grace and poise to aspiring princesses in a whimsical Pretty Princess class where giggles, twirls, and dreams of crowns come true.

Located at the Blue Ribbon Stage, inside the Expo Hall

Kidbucks Game show, where little kids win big!

A thrilling, high-energy, audience interactive game show the whole family will love. Randomly selected members of the audience, participate in wild and crazy games. The final winner enters the Kidbucks chamber and grabs as many “Kidbucks ” as possible, as they swirl about the chamber.

Everyone loves dogs these days, and our dogs are not only professional athletes, they are loveable pets that adore meeting the audience, too. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and have a blast watching big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports.

Tiny knees scuttle across the ground like adorable little pistons, as pint-sized competitors give it their all in a race to the finish line, giggling and crawling their way to victory in a heartwarming display of speed and determination.

Limited to the first 10 contestants. Sign up opens 15 minutes prior to the event. This event is limited to babies who crawl only (no walkers)

Located in the Contest Zone

Join the fun on The Trivia Tractor, a mobile game show that roves the fair, bringing excitement to every corner! With giant dice, lockout buttons, and prizes galore, contestants of all ages can test their knowledge and enjoy the fast-paced, highly interactive trivia action!

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Featuring classic and modern rock music

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as lumberjacks showcase their incredible strength and precision in a thrilling display of axe throwing, log rolling, and tree climbing, leaving audiences captivated by their awe-inspiring feats of skill and athleticism. Witness the raw power and competitive spirit as these modern-day lumberjacks battle it out in a heart-pounding show that pays homage to the rich traditions of the timber industry.

Come watch as these adorable swine showcase their surprising speed, creating a delightful spectacle of snouts and hooves in a race to the finish line!

Take part in the Olympic Long Jump Competition at our County Fair and leap for glory in this thrilling showcase of athleticism and skill. Join fellow enthusiasts for a day of high-flying excitement, friendly competition, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Located in the Contest Zone

At the Lake County Fair livestock auction, a wide variety of steers, lambs, pigs, and goats raised by both 4-H and open class exhibitors are skillfully presented and bid upon by eager buyers.

Prepare to be spellbound as a master illusionist, John Measner, takes you on a mesmerizing journey filled with mind-boggling tricks, incredible sleight of hand, and jaw-dropping feats of magic that will leave you questioning reality.

Located in the Expo Hall

Located in the Festival Square Beer Garden

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

The Bandits put on a very fun, family friendly show of all the best southern rock songs, from a variety of artists. Songs that induce audience participation – singing,dancing, and even some hootin’ & hollerin’!

Transforming ordinary faces into extraordinary works of art, one brushstroke at a time!

Kidbucks Game show, where little kids win big!

A thrilling, high-energy, audience interactive game show the whole family will love. Randomly selected members of the audience, participate in wild and crazy games. The final winner enters the Kidbucks chamber and grabs as many “Kidbucks ” as possible, as they swirl about the chamber.

Experience the impressive bond between humans and their highly-trained canine partners as the Lake County Sheriff's office showcases an exhilarating K9 demonstration, featuring fearless dogs demonstrating their impeccable obedience, agility, and skills in detecting narcotics and apprehending suspects.

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as lumberjacks showcase their incredible strength and precision in a thrilling display of axe throwing, log rolling, and tree climbing, leaving audiences captivated by their awe-inspiring feats of skill and athleticism. Witness the raw power and competitive spirit as these modern-day lumberjacks battle it out in a heart-pounding show that pays homage to the rich traditions of the timber industry.

Melodic chaos ensues as participants twirl and leap, frantically vying for a seat as the rhythmic symphony plays, their strategic maneuvers and lightning-quick reflexes transforming the game of musical chairs into a whimsical dance of laughter and anticipation.

Limited to the first 15 contestants. Sign up opens 15 minutes prior to the event.

Located in the Contest Zone

Join the fun on The Trivia Tractor, a mobile game show that roves the fair, bringing excitement to every corner! With giant dice, lockout buttons, and prizes galore, contestants of all ages can test their knowledge and enjoy the fast-paced, highly interactive trivia action!

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Zydeco Voodoo plays a fun mix of New Orleans style music and Zydeco. We also play popular rock, blues, plus our original tunes in an upbeat style you may hear down on Bourbon street. The music gets your audience dancing, singing along and having a good time. Zydeco Voodoo is a family friendly band. We encourage children and adults to come up on stage and participate by dancing or playing our percussion instruments.

Come watch as these adorable swine showcase their surprising speed, creating a delightful spectacle of snouts and hooves in a race to the finish line!

Everyone loves dogs these days, and our dogs are not only professional athletes, they are loveable pets that adore meeting the audience, too. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and have a blast watching big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports.

Amidst a buzz of excitement, beekeepers don their protective gear, revealing the hidden world of honey-making superheroes, as they enlighten curious onlookers about the marvelous dance of bees, leaving everyone abuzz with newfound appreciation for these tiny, industrious wonders.

Located at the Blue Ribbon Stage, inside the Expo Hall

Presented by the Lake County Beekeepers Association

Experience the impressive bond between humans and their highly-trained canine partners as the Lake County Sheriff's office showcases an exhilarating K9 demonstration, featuring fearless dogs demonstrating their impeccable obedience, agility, and skills in detecting narcotics and apprehending suspects.

Amidst bubbling cauldrons and swirling aromas, mead-making maestros unravel the ancient art of brewing honeyed nectar, captivating the audience with tales of Viking traditions and whimsical recipes, as they transform sweet honey into a tantalizing elixir that promises a sip of history and a toast to mirthful indulgence.

Located at the Blue Ribbon Stage, inside the Expo Hall

Presented by Perfect Brewing Supply

Prepare to be spellbound as a master illusionist, John Measner, takes you on a mesmerizing journey filled with mind-boggling tricks, incredible sleight of hand, and jaw-dropping feats of magic that will leave you questioning reality.

Located in the Expo Hall

Kidbucks Game show, where little kids win big!

A thrilling, high-energy, audience interactive game show the whole family will love. Randomly selected members of the audience, participate in wild and crazy games. The final winner enters the Kidbucks chamber and grabs as many “Kidbucks ” as possible, as they swirl about the chamber.

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

Mellencougar is the only tribute band to John Mellencamp that has featured people that played with John!  You will enjoy John's music and dance to the songs that mean so much to us.  Small Town, R.O.C.K. in the USA, Pink Houses, Key West Intermezzo, Rumbleseat, Crumblin' Down, I Need a Lover and gratefully the list continues.

Join the fun on The Trivia Tractor, a mobile game show that roves the fair, bringing excitement to every corner! With giant dice, lockout buttons, and prizes galore, contestants of all ages can test their knowledge and enjoy the fast-paced, highly interactive trivia action!

Step up to the challenge in the Olympic Foot Dart competition, where precision and power combine in a fun and exciting game of giant dartboard kicking. Join us for a day of thrilling competition, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Limited to the first 20 contestants. Sign up opens 15 minutes prior to the event. This event is limited to ages 16+

Located in the Contest Zone

Come watch as these adorable swine showcase their surprising speed, creating a delightful spectacle of snouts and hooves in a race to the finish line!

Get ready to witness the skies ignite with adrenaline as the 406FMX High Air Tour takes center stage, bringing the top riders in the world from X-Games and Nitro Circus to put on a huge freestyle motocross show. Watch the riders defy gravity with jaw-dropping tricks and mind-blowing stunts, pulling off the biggest tricks in the world, including UTV and Snowmobile flips!

Located in the Grandstand Arena

Everyone loves dogs these days, and our dogs are not only professional athletes, they are loveable pets that adore meeting the audience, too. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and have a blast watching big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports.

Experience the impressive bond between humans and their highly-trained canine partners as the Lake County Sheriff's office showcases an exhilarating K9 demonstration, featuring fearless dogs demonstrating their impeccable obedience, agility, and skills in detecting narcotics and apprehending suspects.

In a cacophony of affectionate pleas and amusing pet names, wives compete to master the perfect pitch and tone, summoning their husbands from afar in a hilariously endearing contest that proves love can be heard in even the most entertaining decibels.

Limited to the first 20 contestants. Sign up opens 15 minutes prior to the event. Contestants must have a husband.

Located in the Contest Zone

Come watch as these adorable swine showcase their surprising speed, creating a delightful spectacle of snouts and hooves in a race to the finish line!

Get ready for an adrenaline-packed spectacle as lumberjacks showcase their incredible strength and precision in a thrilling display of axe throwing, log rolling, and tree climbing, leaving audiences captivated by their awe-inspiring feats of skill and athleticism. Witness the raw power and competitive spirit as these modern-day lumberjacks battle it out in a heart-pounding show that pays homage to the rich traditions of the timber industry.

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Join us for an evening of toe-tapping country tunes and rocking rhythms. It's going to be a memorable show you won't want to miss!

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

90's POP! All the biggest POP HITS, ONE HIT WONDERS, SING ALONGS and DANCE HITS from the 90s!