'It's kind of a pig deal': Lake County Fair starts 5-day run July 26 visitlakecounty lcfair_il villofgrayslake
That's the fairy-tail wedding of Porkchop, the longtime mascot, and his pen pal, Penny. Porkchop proposed last year during the demolition derby and they'll be making it official on July 29.
Nuptials aside, the fair is back with a big lineup of live music, food and carnival rides. Monster trucks, demolition derby and motocross return as familiar favorites while Next Level Pro-Bull Riding and Timberworks Lumberjack Show are among the new attractions.Pie-eating contests always have been part of the entertainment. But this year the idea has been supercharged to include limbo, hay bale throwing, and air guitar among more than a dozen contests.
An interactive bubble zone with huge creations joins the Canine Stars stunt dog show as seen on"America's Got Talent," swine pig races and a magic show among the offerings.
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