Shaw Local Radio’s Dani Holland interviews country music superstar Trace Adkins as Adkins prepares to play at the Bureau County Fair on August 21 in Princeton

Fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.

Young entrepreneurs showcased their talent during the 4th annual Children's Business Fair on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Washington Park in Ottawa.

Barrel racin’, mutton bustin’ and calf ropin’ fun were all seen from the grandstand at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.

Eating dirt and roping calves were just a few things seen Thursday, August 7, 2025, in the T and A Bucking Bulls rodeo at the Carroll County Fair.

The grandstands were packed Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 for the ever-popular demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon.

The Carroll County Fair is in full swing as seen Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at the fairgrounds in Milledgeville.

The 2025 Kendall County Fair was held at the fairgrounds, 10826 Illinois Route 71, in Yorkville, from July 31 - Aug. 3.

The competition for Abby and Aubree Boss on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, meant much more than just a chance to win a trophy.

As the Kankakee County Fair closes its gates on Sunday night, one thing could be said with certainty - families from near and far found enjoyment at the fairgrounds.

The grandstands were packed Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, for the ever-popular demolition derby at the Ogle County Fair in Oregon.

The Kankakee County Fair came to a close Sunday after five days of fun. Check out some moments from the fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.

A “mutton busting” gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep, and a clown and trick horse rider also entertained the crowd.

The McHenry County Fair celebrates its final day for 2025 Sunday in Woodstock.

Bull and bronc riding were the main events at the T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo during the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 in Oregon. A "mutton busting" gave kids a chance to try to ride a sheep.

A truck and tractor pull and all the other fair fun was on the menu at the Ogle County Fair on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The fair continues through Sunday.

Sheep, beef, and dairy cows took centerstage at the Ogle County 4-H Fair in Oregon on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Ruby Mulvaney, 19, of Stillman Valley took the tiara after competing against seven other young women for the 2025 Ogle County Queen title.

The Kendall County Fair will take place July 31 to Aug. 3 at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, 10826 Route 71 in Yorkville.

The McHenry County Fair returns next week, running from July 29 to Aug. 3 at the fairgrounds in Woodstock. Here’s what you need to know.

Ogle County handed out several crowns Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during their fair pageant.

The McHenry County Fair opened Tuesday and got right down to business with animal judging, a K9 demo, pickle eating contest, 4H Meat Goat show and Miss McHenry County pageant.

People enjoy the first day of the McHenry County Fair on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Woodstock.

Reserved grandstand seating for Saturday night’s demolition derby will go on sale at 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in the Secretary’s Office for $10 per person.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 28 featured Ogle County Fair Board Secretary Brenda Holm previewing the 2025 Ogle County Fair, which starts Wednesday.

The Lee County Fair concluded Sunday, July 27, 2025.

The Lee County Fair concluded Sunday, July 27, 2025, near Amboy.

Things got off to a hot start Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Lee County Fair as drivers brought in their souped-up trucks and tractors and pitted them against one another in a pulling competition.

Action at the Lee County Fair in Amboy ended opening day with a truck and tractor pull Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Check out photos from the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry. The show continues Thursday with judging, tractor driving contest, rocket launch and silent auction.

See local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays and presentations

The Foundation will offer soft-serve ice cream, flurries, sundaes and root beer floats from Aug. 5 to 9, 2025, during the Carroll County Fair.

Country Music star Randy Houser performed during the 104th annual Marshall-Putnam Fair on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Henry. Check out photos by Kyle Russell.

The Kane County Fair will kick off its 156th year at 3 p.m. July 16 with a five-day schedule of 4-H animals, shows, fair food and carnival rides. The first day will be carnival only.

The 2025 Bureau County 4-H Fair kicked off on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The fair runs through Saturday.

Contestants gulped down watermelon during the watermelon eating contest, a dog show and judging kicked off the the La Salle County 4-H Fair on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Ottawa. Check out photos from Kyle Russell.

A large crowd attended The Great Pages Circus on Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. The Great Pages Circus is a family-friendly, traveling circus that features international acts, liberty animals, aerial, juggling, clown acts, and motorcycle mayhem. Performances are held on Tuesday June 24, 2025 at 4:30p.m. and 7p.m. at the Bureau County Fairgrounds.

The Ford County Fair is going on this week in Melvin.

The fair runs from Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. in Morrison.

Free food and free haircuts will be offered at a youth empowerment fair on Nov. 16 at Second Baptist Church in Joliet. The fair is meant to prepare youths for college.

Joliet Township High School District 204 will host a community resource fair open to everyone from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Joliet Central High School.

Wednesday is Family Day at the Will County Fair. Admission is $1 per person. Carnival rides are $1 per ride per person.

Friday night's downpour made the track especially muddy for the Whiteside County Fair's demolition derby, but that didn't deter fans from packing the grandstand and surrounding bleachers on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Eighty-four vehicles battled through the mud to compete in four class divisions: Bone Stock, Mini Vans, Pro Stock, and Open Wire.

The Whiteside County Fair offered plenty of family fun in Morrison this week. A monster truck show, rodeo, and a host of other fair attractions greeted fairgoers.

Horses kicked up dirt Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at the Next Level Pro Bronc rodeo at the Whiteside County Fair in Morrison.

Fair fun at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville wrapped up Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, with lots of activities, including a run, jump and crawl through the farm completed by some spry young people.

The Badger State Tractor Pullers put on a show Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville. Dozens of high-powered machines kicked up dirt and belched out smoke to the delight of a full grandstand.

Residents are invited to display their antique tractors at this year’s Whiteside County Fair. Each participant will receive a 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor.

The fun was flying again at the Ogle County Fair on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. 4-H kids were busy prepping their animals to show, carnival rides, continued, and the Big Hat Rodeo delighted a large crowd for an evening show.

Gates open at 7 a.m. each day.