2022 Stateline County Fair Connection: Plan your summer
By Gordon Mays
95.3 The Bull
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It’s county fair season in the Stateline: Carnival rides, livestock shows, grandstand concerts, one-of-a-kind events and exhibits and, of course, fair food. Here’s your guide to getting country across the counties this summer.
Stephenson County Fair – July 26-30 – Freeport, IL
We’re looking forward to: Friday night Bulls & Barrels with Rice Bull Riding, Youth and Family Night, Midwest Nationals Tractor Pull, Fat Belly’s BBQ, Whiskey Hotel Barbecue, goat yoga, free live music, Midway rides and more.
Where: Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport, IL 61032
Tickets, schedule, and more info at Stephensoncountyfair.org
Rock County 4-H Fair – July 26-31 – Janesville, WI
We’re looking forward to: Craig Morgan, Uncle Kracker, Charlie Berens, Big League Bull Riding, 2-for-1 Tuesday, “Sing 2” Family Movie Night, carnival rides and more.
Where: Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville, WI 53545
Tickets, schedule, and more info at Rockcounty4hfair.com
McHenry County Fair – Aug. 2-7 – Woodstock, IL
We’re looking forward to: Big & Rich with Sara Evans (Saturday 8/6), Illini State Pullers, ATV Big Air Live, Demolition Derby, Miss McHenry County Fair Pageant, Veteran’s Salute, All American Lumberjack Show, K-9 Demonstrations, Midway rides and more.
Where: McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098
Tickets, schedule, and more info at Mchenrycountyfair.com
Boone County Fair – Aug. 9-14 – Belvidere, IL
We’re looking forward to: Neal McCoy & Jo Dee Messina (Saturday, Aug. 13), Miss Boone County Fair Queen Pageant, Next Level bull riding and barrel racing, tractor and truck pulls, Boone County District No. 2 donuts, Chip Messiner One Man Country Band, Demolition Derby, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, cream puffs, Midway rides and more.
Where: Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 Illinois Route 76, Belvidere, IL 61008
Tickets, schedule, and more info at Boonecountyfair.com
Winnebago County Fair – Aug. 17-21 – Pecatonica, IL
We’re looking forward to: Unlimited rides Mega Pass, Xtreme Roughstock Rodeo Tour, Badger State Hot Rod Tractor Pulls, Demolition Derby, Illini State Pullers, Boy Scouts Ice Cream, By The Dozen Bakery, Lumberjack Camp, Queen and Junior Miss Pageant, World of Wonders, Demolition Derby and more!
Where: Winnebago County Fairgrounds, 500 W. First St., Pecatonica, IL 61063
Tickets, schedule, and more info at Winnebagocountyfair.com
This article is by Gordon Mays. Email him at gordon@953thebull.com.
