Kane County Fair, Stinky Feet, A Free Movie in the Park, Classic Cars and Forensic Science—5 Things You Should Know for Thursday, July 21

Stinky feet contest.

You heard me.

From a rotten sneakers contest to free movies to fun at the fair, there's a lot going on in our area today that will keep the family entertained. 

Read on, if you dare.

1. Here are today's events at the Kane County Fair:

• The Odor Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest starts at 3 p.m. The contestant with the stinkiest shoes will win $200 along with a Golden Sneaker award and a basket of Odor Eaters products.
• Live music starts on the  at 6 p.m. with the Lonesome Stranglers. Hillbilly Rockstarz are to follow at 8 p.m.
• The  starts at 7 p.m. and has a $10 admission fee. 

2.  Make a donation to Lazarus House by dining at the RendezVu restaurant in Batavia.  will give a portion of lunch and dinner sales to one of Kane County's most important social services. 

 provides housing, emergency shelter, and outreach programs for families and children in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and rural western Kane County. 

3. Enjoy a free outdoor movie starting at dusk, or around 8:30 p.m., in Geneva's Mill Creek Community Park, off of Keslinger Road and Prairie Clover Drive. Tonight's movie will be Despicable Me.  

You can come with the family for a night of outdoor fun but, don't forget a blanket and maybe a snack!

4. There are still open spots to attend a at the . This youth program is open to seventh- and eighth-graders who enjoy the interesting techniques behind forensic science. 

Please click here for registration information. 

5. You can see classic, vintage and antique cars at the from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. Classic trucks and motorcycles are also welcome.

Enjoy food, music, and free admission, during this family-friendly event. This event is brought to you by the .