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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Roger That is a rock and roll band, based in the Chicago area, that authentically performs a danceable mix of California Surf, British Invasion, American Rockabilly and Garage Rock including familiar songs from Dick Dale, The Ventures, The Beatles, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Rivers, Johnny Cash, The Monkees, Credence Clearwater Revival, Elvis and more!

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

Experience the awe-inspiring spectacle as young stars take to the stage to showcase their talents!

With faces buried in a mountain of sweet deliciousness, participants plunge headfirst into a whirlwind of whipped cream and fruity fillings, battling against time and the uncontrollable urge to savor every bite, in a pie eating frenzy that turns messy mouths into victorious champions.

Limited to the first 14 contestants (7 youths, and 7 adults, aged 16+). Sign up opens 15 minutes prior to the event.

Located in Festival Square

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.

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Much more than the "usual" Steel Drum band, TROPIXPLOSION plays not only your tropical favorites, but many reggae classics and pop/rock party songs re-arranged to feel like the Islands. New, classic, and many other surprises, all performed with an exotic twist!

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.

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!

Hold on tight to your seats as the world's bravest cowboys face off against raging bulls, showcasing their unparalleled courage and unmatched grit in a heart-stopping battle of man versus beast, where every second counts and adrenaline surges through the arena, guaranteeing a pulse-pounding spectacle that will leave you cheering for more - the bull riding show is a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat rodeo experience that dares you to witness the raw power and unmatched excitement of the ultimate cowboy challenge!

Located in the Grandstand Arena

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.

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

Chicago Latin Groove Band (CLG) is the Midwest’s premier Tropical music band. CLG began in 2012. They have earned recognition for offering energetic, inspiring and dance provoking performances. CLG cemented the market in Tropical music by performing a little of everything Tropical: Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Latin Jazz, Ballads, and Cha-Cha-Cha…. and yes even some Disco!

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.

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!