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Grayslake is in Lake County between Chicago and Milwaukee — despite intense suburbanization, the fair maintains strong agricultural programming honoring the county's farm heritage.
Lake County Fair Overview
The Lake County Fair in Grayslake is a five-day late-July celebration in Chicago's most affluent suburban county, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the North Shore and surrounding region. With roots going back to 1851, it's among Illinois's oldest continuously held fairs.
Highlights
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, nationally known grandstand entertainment, and the family-friendly community spirit of northern suburban Chicago.
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