July 15-19, Wed.-Thur. 3-11pm, Fri.–Sun. noon-midnight
St. Charles: 630-584-6926 www.kanecountyfair.com
Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. Fox Valley’s Top-Rated Summer Event. The fair includes: entertainment, mid-way with carnival rides, exhibitors, tons of food, crafts, and more livestock than you can imagine. Along with corn dogs and elephant ears, you’ll see pig races, bull riding, motocross and a demolition derby. Free parking. $5 admission Wed-Thurs; $10 Fri-Sun; free under 3 years.
July 22-26, 8am-11pm daily
Wheaton: 630-668-6636 www.dupagecountyfair.org
DuPage County Fairgrounds, Manchester Rd. The DuPage County Fair includes carnival rides, food and craft vendors, livestock, and live entertainment. $10/ages 12 and up, $4/ages 3-12, free ages 3 & under.
July 29-Aug.2
Kankakee: 815-932-6714 www.kankakeefair.org
Kankakee County Fair has everything from live entertainment, food and shopping, midway, grandstand events and livestock barns. General Admission: $8, free ages 5 & under.
July 29-Aug.2
Grayslake: 847-680-7200 www.lcfair.com
Lake County Fair Grounds, 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Live entertainment, food and shopping, expo hall, midway, grandstand events and livestock barns. $8/ages 13 and up Wed.-Fri., $10 Sat.-Sun. $5/ages 6-12 daily. Free ages 5 & under.
July 29 – Aug.2
Union Grove: www.racinecountyfair.com
Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave. Old-time family, country fun! Livestock judging, demolition derby, carnival midway, food and music.
July 30-Aug.2
Yorkville: 630-553-2860 kendallcountyfair.org
Fabulous 4-H shows and exhibitions, carnival rides, a truck and tractor pull, live music, a demolition derby, and other action packed events. Additionally, the fair includes children’s entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, talent and other competitions, commercial exhibits and more than great food!
Aug.5-9
Woodstock: 815-338-5315 www.mchenrycountyfair.com
Country Club Rd. Midway area, loghogger chain saw art, magic show, pedal pulls, entertainment and more.
Aug.6-16, Sun.-Thurs.8am-11pm, Fri.-Sat. 8am-midnight, final Sun. 8am-10pm
West Allis, WI: 414-266-7000 www.wistatefair.com
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. Wisconsin State Fair has it all, from our famous cream puffs to live entertainment, tons of food/beverages, shopping, livestock, midway rides and much much more. *Aug. 7th is Illinois resident special: $12/ ages 12+, $6/ages 6-11, free under age 5.
Aug.7-23, Sun-Thurs.8am-11pm, Fri 8am-midnight, Sat.8am-12:30am
Indianapolis, IN: 317-927-7500 www.indianastatefair.com
1202 E. 38th St. The greatest showcase of the past, present & future of Hoosier Agriculture, dedicated to the families who make it happen: The Year of the Farmer. Enjoy endless entertainment and educational experiences. $12/ages 6+, free ages 5 & under, $5 parking.
Aug.13-23, 7am-midnight
Springfield: 217-782-6661 www.agr.state.il.us/isf/
801 Sangamon Ave. Each day of the fair has it’s own unique theme with unique activities. $7/ages 13-59, $3/ ages 5-12, free age 4 & under. $7 daily parking.
Aug.13-23, Fairgrounds 7am-1am, midway 10am-midnight
Des Moines, IA: 1-800-545-FAIR www.iowastatefair.org
County Fairgrounds, E. 30th Street & E. University Ave. Amazing things to see and amusing things to do. Witness jaw-dropping entertainment and fantastic talent, enjoy astonishing culinary marvels on-a-stick. $11/ ages 12+, $5/ages 6-11, free ages 5 & under.
Aug.19-23,
Wilmot: 262-862-6121 www.kenoshacofair.com
Kenosha County Fairgrounds, 30820 111th St. Take the whole family out to the FAIR! Enjoy great food, attractions, entertainment, and more at the 95th Annual Kenosha County Fair!
Aug.26-30
Peotone: 708-258-9359 www.willcountyfair.org
710 S. West St. Come to the 112th Anniversary of the Will County Fair. Live entertainment, food concessions, carnival rides, exhibits and Fun! Free parking. $4/general admission, free under age 10.
Aug.27-Sep 7, fairgrounds 6am-midnight, Labor Day 6am-9pm
St. Paul, MN: 651-288-4400 www.mnstatefair.org/
1265 N. Snelling Ave. The Minnesota State Fair’s mission is to educate and involve our guests by providing a world-class showcase that is innovative, entertaining and fun. $13/ages 13-64, $11/senior & ages 5-12, free under age 5.
Sept.2-7
Walworth County Fair
Elkorn, WI: 262-723-3228 www.walworthcountyfair.com
Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 Court St. One of the oldest fairs in the state of Wisconsin, the Walworth County Fair was established in 1849. Open 7am until midnight all days except Labor Day with closing at 9pm. All ages. ages 5-12, free under age 5.