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 said poor weather Wednesday followed by heat and humidity on Thursday were partly to blame. Several of the grandstand events did not sell out, but […]
“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 in its 74th year, the county fair is a staple of the McHenry County summer experience. “This is the perfect blend of nostalgia – the […]
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 attitude turned me off to the fair. I was skeptical about safety concerns and felt his appearance was in total opposition to the “family-centered” event. […]
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, use the South Street entrance. The fee is $10. Walk-ins can enter either the Jackson or South street entrances. Donations will be accepted to help […]
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 filled with 4-H’ers and their livestock animals once again,” said Michele Aavang, 4-H program coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension. “The kids were excited […]
The McHenry County Fair last week resumed its annual summer celebration after a one-year hiatus. Ken Bauman, president of the Fair Association Board, and Rich Tobias, vice president, said the fair saw a great comeback after COVID-19. Numbers point to likely a larger attendance than 2019. The Demolition Derby was sold out, bull riding had […]
By Cheryl Wormley Some weeks, I struggle to come up with a topic for Declarations. Not so this week. In fact, I have three things vying for attention. Thanks, Sydney Sydney Wood, our summer intern, finished her eight weeks at The Independent yesterday. It’s been a joy working with her. She wrote 17 articles, took photos, attended […]
After its cancellation last year during the pandemic, the McHenry County Fair returns this August with grandstand and grounds events, a carnival, and livestock and non-livestock shows. This year’s festival runs from Tuesday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 8, at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. The McHenry County Fair Association organizes the annual fair to let […]
Larry Lough is editor of The Independent and reports local news.
Janet Dovidio has been a freelance correspondent for The Independent for eight years.
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