FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
GRANDSTAND • EXPERIENCE
ZZ TOP AND AC/DC ELIMINATOR (ZZ TOP) • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm TNT CHICAGO (AC/DC) • 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Get ready for $5 Friday at the Lake County Fair! ONE DAY ONLY!
Join us on Friday, August 7 for a day of fun, flavor, and fantastic deals. Participating vendors throughout the fairgrounds will be offering special treats and fair favorites for just $5, for one day only.
Come hungry, explore the fair, and enjoy some great deals along the way. We can’t wait to see you at the Lake County Fair!
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SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH
GRANDSTAND • ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK SHOW • 7:00 pm
Driver Meet & Greet 5:30-6:30 (Free) • Tickets $15.00 • Featuring: Kraken, Missfire, Dragon Slayer, Farmaggedon, & American Scout!
A must see: Ablaze – World’s only jet-powered flame-throwing monster fire truck!
Monster Truck Rides • 5:30-7:00 pm and 8:30-9:00 pm (additional fees may apply)
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GRANDSTAND • ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK SHOW • 5 pm
Driver Meet & Greet 3:30-4:30 (Free) • Tickets $15.00 • Featuring: Kraken, Missfire, Dragon Slayer, Farmaggedon, & American Scout!
A must see: Ablaze – World’s only jet-powered flame-throwing monster fire truck!
Monster Truck Rides • 3:30-5:00 pm and 6:30-7:00 pm (additional fees may apply)
MONDAY, AUIGUST 10TH
GRANDSTAND • ALL STAR MONSTER TRUCK SHOW • 7:00 pm
Driver Meet & Greet 5:30-6:30 (Free) • Tickets $15.00 • Featuring: Kraken, Missfire, Dragon Slayer, Farmaggedon, & American Scout!
A must see: Ablaze – World’s only jet-powered flame-throwing monster fire truck!
Monster Truck Rides • 5:30-7:00 pm and 8:30-9:00 pm (additional fees may apply)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH
GRANDSTAND • MICRO WRESTLING • 7:00 pm
As seen on the Discovery Channel Reality Show!
General Admission Tickets $15.00 • Ringside Seating: $45.00 (limited seating, first come, first serve)
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH
GRANDSTAND • D & D PRO RODEO • 7:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 • Featuring eight events: Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Girls Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping and Team Roping.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13TH
GRANDSTAND • D & D PRO RODEO • 7:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 • Featuring eight events: Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Cowgirls Barrel Racing, Girls Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping and Team Roping
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH
GRANDSTAND • ALL AMERICAN LUMBERJACK SHOW • 7:00 pm
Tickets: $10 with Interactive Lumberjack Camp
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 15TH
GRANDSTAND • INTERNATIONAL DEMOLITION DERBY • 5:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 • For more information: www.internationaldemolitionderby.com
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 16TH
GRANDSTAND • INTERNATIONAL DEMOLITION DERBY • 5:00 pm
Tickets $15.00 • For more information: www.internationaldemolitionderby.com
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