McHenry County Fair Talent Contest
July 9, 2026
The 62nd annual McHenry County Fair Talent Contest will take place on Friday August 7, starting at 7pm. The contest is open to anyone 21 years old and younger who […]
The 62nd annual McHenry County Fair Talent Contest will take place on Friday August 7, starting at 7pm. The contest is open to anyone 21 years old and younger who […]
Late last month, my family and I attended the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture airshow event in Oshkosh, Wis. Twenty-three years ago, I never would have dreamed I’d still be going […]
Despite a rainy start, McHenry County Fair officials say attendance overall was excellent By Tricia CarzoliNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com Despite the wide-range of weather during the week, the McHenry County Fair was a […]
Fairground upgrades add accessibility, events offer something for everyone By Tricia CarzoliNEWS@thewoodstockindepenDEnt.com With the McHenry County Fair less than a week away, the Fair Board is wrapping up a final […]
The 75th anniversary of the McHenry County Fair brought food, livestock, history, and entertainment along with a touch of celebrity. Woodstock’s Charles Beard was given his own street on the fairgrounds. […]
When fair time rolls around, McHenry County 4-H’ers work furiously to complete projects for judging; but for those who raise livestock to show, the hard work is put in throughout […]
With the McHenry County Fair celebrating its 75th anniversary, the board is recognizing McHenry County farms that have had a presence locally for three-quarters of a century or more. Fischer […]
For 75 years, Woodstock has been the home of the McHenry County Fair. It has been a local mecca for prize-winning farm animals, cream-of-the-crop harvests, innovative bakers, skilled crafters, and […]
Because of his success at this year’s McHenry County Fair, 2022 high school graduate Frank Herff has again qualified to compete at the Illinois State Fair. Herff, who is a […]
The second McHenry County Fair out of COVID appeared to be lightly attended during the first few days before the crowd exploded with attendees Friday night. Fair spokesperson Rich Tobiasz […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer that on community news.