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Kane County Fair Kicks Off Today

Fair runs through Sunday.

The calliope is tuning up, turkey legs are in the rotisserie, elephant ears are ready for the fryer and county residents are ready for the annual Kane County Fair, which starts this afternoon.

The annual festive event kicks off at 3 p.m. today (July 17) and closes out July 22.

Hours of operation are:

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  • July 18 3p.m. - 11p.m.
  • July 19 noon-11 p.m.
  • July 20-21 noon-midnight
  • July 22 noon-10 p.m.

Admission is $8 for the day, or a week’s pass can be purchased for $20. Admission for today though is only $5. Children under 5-years-old get in free. Grandstand shows are priced separately. Some of the grandstand acts include a demolition derby on Sunday, for $10; the Big Hat Rodeo on Saturday for $10 and bull riding on Friday for $12.

Tonight three musical acts, Giving Moon, Train Company and Kashmir will perform at the grandstand for free.

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Musical acts performing this year include In the Flesh, and 7th Heaven.

A full calendar of events can be found here.

And of course don’t forget the rides, food and games at the fair.

Far organizers haven’t forgotten the youngsters. Children can enjoy the petting zoo and duck and pig races.

The fair is held at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. Coupons can be found at the fair website.


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