Lake County Fair

About Lake County Fair

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. Dating to 1851, it is one of Illinois's oldest and most enduring agricultural fair traditions.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, nationally known grandstand entertainment, and the family-friendly community spirit of northern suburban Chicago.

Visitor Tips

Grayslake is in Lake County between Chicago and Milwaukee — despite intense suburbanization, the fair maintains strong agricultural programming honoring the county's farm heritage.

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