Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Performing at the Festival Square Stage

Performing at the Grandstand Beer Garden Stage

Located in the Show Barn

The Master Showmanship Class is a prestigious competition that brings together top exhibitors from each livestock species to showcase their skills. Participants are tested on their ability to expertly handle animals outside their own project areas, demonstrate strong knowledge of multiple species, and display outstanding showmanship techniques. This class highlights the most well-rounded and experienced youth in the barn, celebrating excellence in livestock exhibition.

10:00am - 8:00pm

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

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.

Get ready to dance wherever you are—the Strolling DJ is on the move! This mobile DJ booth rolls through the fairgrounds, bringing high-energy music, fun vibes, and spontaneous dance parties wherever it goes. You never know when the beat will drop—just follow the sound and join the fun!

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.

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.

Located inside the Expo Hall

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

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

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind musical experience with Classical Blast!

They blend the power of classic rock hits from Led Zeppelin, Muse, and The Beatles with the timeless elegance of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. Don’t miss this epic fusion at the Lake County Fair!

Get ready to dance wherever you are—the Strolling DJ is on the move! This mobile DJ booth rolls through the fairgrounds, bringing high-energy music, fun vibes, and spontaneous dance parties wherever it goes. You never know when the beat will drop—just follow the sound and join the fun!

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 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!

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.

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.

Located inside the Expo Hall

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

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.

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

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

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 dance wherever you are—the Strolling DJ is on the move! This mobile DJ booth rolls through the fairgrounds, bringing high-energy music, fun vibes, and spontaneous dance parties wherever it goes. You never know when the beat will drop—just follow the sound and join the fun!

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.