The McHenry County Fair will be celebrating 76 years in Woodstock, Illinois. The fair features 4-H shows, livestock and non-livestock exhibits, educational displays, diverse vendors from local businesses and organizations, a carnival, as well as ground and grandstand entertainment.
McHenry County Fair: Reflecting on the Past and Celebrating Community
Mchenry County Fair 50 years ago
The Cecil Vogts family of rural Woodstock is a co-winner of the "First Family of the Fair" honors, also. Gus Freund. right, of the McHenry Savings and Loan, extends congratulations during a visit to their farm south of Woodstock. From left: Dawn and Ed Vogts and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Vogts, with Gus Freund.
The John Hardt family of rural Woodstock is co-winner of the "First Family of the Fair" honors, chosen by the McHenry Savings and Loan Association in conjunction with the Mchenry County Fair Association. Gus Freund, left, of the Mchenry Savings and Loan Association, extends congratulations on a visit to the Hardt farm north of Woodstock. From left, front: Jack and Kathy Hardt. Middle: Freund, John and Audrey Hardt. Back: Denise, Mary, and David Hardt.
Mchenry County Fair 25 years ago
"THE FIVE BREED CHAMPIONS" line up following junior and open class judging August 6. From left: Dan May, Harvard, Red and White grand champion; Scott McKendry, Spring Grove, grand champion of all other breeds (Guernsey); Jenny Stolquist, Poplar Grove, shown by Vicki Lenkaitis, St. Charles, Brown Swiss grand champion; Alan Ainger, Hebron, Black and White Holstein and supreme champion over all breeds; and Isaac Nevel, Union, Jersey grand champion and reserve supreme champion over all other breeds.
"A CHANGE IN OPERATING" the Farm Bureau Food Booth included an assembly line system. Customers placed their orders, paid for them, moved to the next window where other volunteers filled the orders. From left: Gary Miller, Country Companies' agent; Dave Gardner, Solon Mills dairy farmer; Betty Oleson and Pat Peterson. Peterson served as chairman of the Farm Bureau food booth committee.
"VERN SCHILLER AND FAMILY" members staff the Northeast Illinois Cattleman's Association Steak and Hamburger booth at the county fair. Schiller manages Shamrock Beef farm at McHenry. From left: Schiller's twin daughters Lori Green and Linda Puckett. Helping Schiller at the grill is Jeff Puckett, Linda's Husband.
Attend the McHenry County Fair - July 30 - August 4, 2024
For more information on the 2024 Mchenry County Fair, please visit https://mchenrycountyfair.com/
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