Lake County Fair Continues Through Weekend: Your 2018 Guide

The 90th Annual Lake County Fair got underway Tuesday and will continue through Sunday. The fair's hours of operation are 1o a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Here is a look at a more detailed schedule of events for the fair:

• MAIN GATE TICKET SALES: Open at 8:00 a.m. daily
• LIVESTOCK BARN HOURS: Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
• EXPO HALL HOURS: Open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday and open fropm 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday
• MIDWAY RIDES AND GAMES: Open at Noon daily

Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted at main gate ticket booths. Ticket prices can be found here. The fairgrounds are located at 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake. All public parking lots are located off of Midlothian Road just north of Peterson Road.

Fair officials urge those who would like to avoid backups on Peterson Road to enter from the north from Route 137. Parking is free in the grass lot. When you enter the fairgrounds from Midlothian Road, follow the signs to stay right or the free parking lot. Preferred parking is also available for $10 per day. The proffered lot is a paved lot near the main gate and only cash is allowed to pay.

Here is a look at the schedule of events for each day of the fair (click on the links for the full schedule):

• FRIDAY 7/27
• SATURDAY 7/28
• SUNDAY 7/29

More via the Lake County Fair website

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