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 […]
“This is a good, old-fashioned, country county fair,” McHenry County Fair spokesman Rich Tobiasz said. “It is an affordable, friendly fair – all outdoors and full of fresh air.” Now […]
Musical act this year in spirit of county fair Three years ago, I boycotted the [McHenry County] Fair due to the booking of Ted Nugent. His hateful screeds and pro-gun […]
Donors make Woodstock July 4 fireworks possible Woodstock’s Fourth of July Fireworks will light up the skies at dusk Monday, July 4, at Emricson Park. To park inside the park, […]
Hundreds of local 4-H members competed at the McHenry County Fair this month, with the most familiar entries being those in the barns. “We were thrilled to see the barns […]
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