We want you to enjoy the fair, so here are a few tips:

1. Use the FREE Shuttle Bus from Crown Point High School to avoid long lines at the fairgrounds.

2. Wear comfortable walking shoes!  The Fairgrounds is 80 acres and you will be walking from building to building.

3. Bring along any medications you or your family needs.

4. Bring some anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel.

5. If it is hot, wear cool clothing and take rest breaks and drink plenty of water.

6. Bring a stroller to carry the younger members of your family.

7. Don't be afraid to ask for help or directions. All Fair personnel wear identification badges.

8. Bring your camera!  You will see some great stuff!

9. Remember, farm animals are not pets, so watch your children around livestock.

10. We are very concerned about the safety of our visitors, and ask that you do not bring your pets to the fair.

11. If you see a situation that you think we should know about, please notify any fair personnel.

For your convenience, there are ATM machines located on the midway.

Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

Lake County Fair Scheduled Events (Click here for printable page) 

Gates open at 9 AM, Exhibit Buildings open at 10 AM,  Carnival Midway opens at 12 Noon Every Day.  

Closing time is 11 PM.

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Thursday July 31 (Preview Night)

Gates open at 6 PM

Admission is $1.00 and parking is $1.00

Ride the Carnival Midway with a $15 wristband from 6 PM until 11 PM

7:00 PM 4-H Awards Night - Showcase Tent

*NOTE: Exhibit buildings will not be open.

 

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Friday August 1

 “FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. 
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. 
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING

All Day COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring EMTs, Police Officers And Firemen-Lion’s Shelter
All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS-
Family Arts & Crafts Building
8:30 A.M. 4-H POULTRY SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. AGRICULTURE - Agriculture Building
10:00 A.M. FLOWERS -Arrangements – Flower Show Building
11:00 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATIONS
12:00 NOON & 2:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES
1:00 P.M. DAIRY SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg.
(sponsored event)
2:00 – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON GROUNDS (sponsored event)
3:00 – 8:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND, throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The Radisson 
3:00 P.M. RAIN GARDENS, reduce rainwater runoff from your house-Presented by Nikky Witkowski
4:00 – 7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT (MOTORCYCLES) – East of the Cafeteria - Sponsored by Indiana 105
5:00 P.M. SHEEP SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF AWARDS PRESENTATION
6:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOWMANSHIP WORKSHOP – Goat/Poultry Barn 
6:00 P.M. TIPPE RIVER BAND (Bluegrass)
6:30 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW
7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT TROHY PRESENTATION
7:45 P.M. LINDSAY JUREK
8:00 P.M. PLAIN WHITE T’S
8:30 P.M. SCOTT DuBOSE & 101 RANCH

 

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Saturday August 2 

$15.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING

ALL DAY NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS-
Family Arts & Crafts Building
ALL DAY COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring Backyard Grillers – Lion’s Shelter
8:30 A.M. 4-H RABBIT SHOW - Rabbit Building
9:00 A.M., 1:00 & 7:00 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW
10:00 A.M. DAIRY SHOW/Senior Animals - Livestock Show Pavilion
10:30 A.M. BEAN SPITTING CONTEST REGISTRATION - East of Cafeteria Pavilion
11:00 A.M. BEAN SPITTING CONTEST
1:00 P.M. GIANT SQUASH WEIGH IN - Agriculture Building
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
3:00 – 8:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND –throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The 
Radisson
3:00 – 6:30 P.M. CLASSIC CAR SHOW 
3:00 P.M. JR. MASTER GARDENER KIDS PROGRAM, hands on kids demonstrations
5:00 P.M. 4-H SMALL ANIMAL SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn
5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF CONTEST AWARD PRESENTATION Radio One Showcase Tent
6:00 P.M. FLINTLOCK (Bluegrass) Heritage Stage

6:30 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW
6:30 P.M. RAY OF HOPE RIDERS – Ladies Side Saddle Drill Team
6:45 P.M. CLASSIC CAR SHOW TROPHY PRESENTATION Radio One Showcase Tent
7:00 P.M. BLIZZARD OF OZ (Ozzy Osbourne Tribune) Radio One Showcase Tent
8:45 P.M. BONFIRE (AC/DC Tribute) Radio One Showcase Tent 
10:00 P.M. MOLLY HATCHETT Grandstand

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Sunday August 3

 $13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING

ALL DAY COOK-OFF CONTEST featuring Backyard Grillers – East of the Grange Cafeteria
All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS-
Family Arts & Crafts Building
9:00 A.M. BEEF SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
9:00 A.M. RABBIT SHOW - Rabbit Building
9:00 A.M., 1:00 & 7:00 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW 
9:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICES-sponsored by Calumet Lutheran Mission Association
10:00 A.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT SHOW - Goat/Poultry Barn
11:00 A.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION
11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES-In Front of Dairy Barn -FREE (sponsored event)
12:00 NOON HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES
1:00-4:00P.M. “ZUCCHINI ZOO CONTEST” –Build A Vegetable Figure – Agriculture Bldg.
2:00 – 5:00 P.M. CIRCLE CITY CLOWN BAND-throughout the grounds – sponsored in part by The Radisson
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:00 P.M. JOHNNY RIVERA featuring OCHESTRO BRAVO
3:00 P.M. SWINE SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
5:00 P.M. COOK-OFF CONTEST AWARDS (Immediately preceding Country Showdown)
5:00 P.M. COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN SEMI-FINALS
6:00 P.M. STRING FEVER (dulcimer & guitar)

6:30 P.M. SOCIETY ALL BREED CLASSIC HORSE and PONY SHOW
6:30 P.M. RAY OF HOPE RIDERS –Ladies Side Saddle Drill Team
7:00 P.M. RICK SPRINGFIELD

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Monday August 4 SENIOR CITIZENS Day 

Sponsored By: St Anthony Medical Center

 “FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. 
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY sponsored by ST. ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER
62 and over, no admission charge at gate $3.00 parking fee charged after 3:00 P.M.
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING
$22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING

All Day NORTHWEST INDIANA WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION DEMONSTRATIONS-
Family Arts & Crafts Building
9:00 A.M. YOUTH FUN HORSE SHOW
9:00 A.M.- 5:00P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES-By Senior Citizen’s Tent-FREE (sponsored event)
9:00 AM GOLDTONES – Sponsored by St. Anthony Medical Center
10:00 A.M. FLOWER SHOW - Roses – Flower Show Building
11:00 A.M. APPLE PEELING CONTEST - Sponsored by St. Anthony Medical Center
12:00 P.M. MINI 4-H POULTRY ACTIVITY - Goat/Poultry Barn
2:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY GOAT COSTUME CLASS & MINI ACTIVITY (Goat/Poultry Barn)
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC.PERFORMING ON GROUNDS (sponsored event)
3:00 P.M. PLANT SHOW & TELL-Bring your plant and/or questions to Nikky Witkowski and Stan Sims
6:00 P.M. JUG BAND (Old Time)
6:00 P.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW
6:00 P.M. 4-H SHEEP & SWINE CARCASS SHOWS (on hoof)-Livestock Show Pavilion
6:30 P.M. MINI 4-H SWINE ACTIVITY – Livestock Show Arena
7:00 P.M. BLAKE SHELTON featuring NICOLE JAMROSE
8:00 P.M. CHARLIE BLUM & THE STAR ORCHESTRA (12-piece big band)

Health related screenings and nutritional information will be provided by St. Anthony Medical Center
(goodies served only until noon)

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Tuesday August 5  

“FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. 
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING
$22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING

8:00 A.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW
8:30 A.M. PIE DAY - Family Arts Building
10:00 – 5:00 P.M. SCRAPBOOKING DEMONSTRATION by Michelle Lentini- Family Arts & Crafts Bldg.
11:00 A.M. 4-H EGG COOKING ACTIVITY – 4-H Building
1:00 P.M. TABLE FOR ONE: MAGIC MEAL , presented by Corinne Powell, Extension Homemakers-
4-H Building
1:00 P.M. 4-H SHEEP SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON THE GROUNDS (sponsored event)
2:00 – 9:00 P.M. X-ROCK 103.9 VARIETY & GAME NIGHT Featuring live music, contests, guitar hero
and games
3:00 P.M. WHAT IS 4-H? Information on what 4-H has to offer
6:00 P.M. HIGH COUNTRY STRINGS (Dulcimer, fiddle & guitar)
7:00 P.M. ELVIS LIVE!
7:00 P.M. 4-H BEEF GROOMING ACTIVITY - Livestock Show Pavilion
6:15 P.M. DRENA REIGN Radio One Showcase Tent
9:30 P.M. FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA OVER THE LAKE 
PINK FLOYD LASER SPECTACULAR-immediately following fireworks

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Wednesday August 6 

Special Abilities Day

 “FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. 
SPECIAL ABILITIES DAY 12:00 NOON - 3:00 P.M.
(Special Abilities groups with written invitation, admission and rides free)
Sponsored by North American Midway and Lake County Fair Board
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M.UNTIL CLOSING
$22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING

8:00 A.M. 4-H HORSE & PONY SHOW 
8:30 A.M. 4-H BEEF ACTIVITY - Livestock Show Pavilion
10:00 A.M. FOOD PRESERVATION CANNING UPDATE by Corinne Powell, Consumer Educator,
Family Arts & Crafts Building
10:30 A.M. FLOWER SHOW – Perennials, Biennials, Bulbs, Tubers, Corms – Flower Show Building
11:00 A.M. 4-H SWINE SHOW (Gilts, Young Herds & Market Barrows)– Livestock Show Pavilion
12:00 P.M. 4-H DAIRY FOODS COOKING ACTIVITY - 4-H Bldg.
12:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CLOWNS ETC. PERFORMING ON GROUNDS(sponsored event)
12:30 P.M. RONALD MCDONALD SHOW
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Z107 KARAOKE TRYOUTS
3:00 P.M. BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE –Discussion on adult nutrition and exercise by Frances Laudig
6:00 P.M. 4-H MINI DAIRY ACTIVITY – Dairy Barn
6:00 P.M. DRAFT HORSE & PONY SHOW
6:00 P.M. FALL CREEK (Bluegrass)
6:15 P.M. LIVE ACOUSTIC ARTIST
7:00 P.M. 4-H TALENT ON PARADE- 4-H Building (Demonstrations, talent, etc.)
7:00 P.M. TRUCK. TRACTOR & SEMI PULL Admission $8.00
8:00 P.M. Z107 KARAOKE FINALS

 

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Thursday August 7

 “FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING
$22.00 ALL DAY WRISTBAND – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING

9:00 A.M. PIGEON SHOW - Pigeon/Rabbit Building
9:00 A.M. 4-H BEEF SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
9:00 A.M. 4-H DAIRY STEER SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
10:00 A.M. DRAFT HORSE HALTER SHOW
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. QUILTING & BEADING DEMONSTRATIONS by Deanna Bassett, Family Arts & Crafts Building
10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. COVERED WAGON RIDES – Front of Dairy Barn (Sponsored Event)
11:00 A.M. PEDAL PULL REGISTRATION
12:00 P.M. PEDAL PULL CONTEST (sponsored event)
1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. “CROP CREATIONS” –Decorating Contest-Agriculture Bldg.
1:00 P.M. 4-H POULTRY AND EGG JUDGING CONTEST-Goat/Poultry Barn
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:00 P.M. KIDS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST (15 years and under) REGISTRATION 
2:30 P.M. KIDS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
3:30 P.M. ADULT HOT DOG EATING CONTEST (16 years and older) REGISTRATION
4:00 P.M. ADULT HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
5:00 P.M. GOAT MILKING CONTEST – Goat/Poultry Barn
5:00 P.M. 4-H MEAT & SPECIALTY GOAT SHOW – Goat/Poultry Barn
6:00 – 9:00 P.M. PHOTOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATIONS by Ryan Henderlong of Wahlberg’s, Family
Arts & Crafts Building
6:00 P.M. HOMING PIGEON RELEASE – Tribute To Our Past/Present Militar
6:00 P.M. JUG BAND (Old Time)
6:00 P.M. DRAFT HORSE SHOW
6:30 P.M. 4-H DAIRY COW COSTUME CLASS- Livestock Show Pavilion
7:00 P.M. COMBINE DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00
7:00 P.M. MINI 4-H COMPLETION PARTY – 4-H Building
8:00 P.M. LOS CORDOBA, Latin Music: 

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Friday August 8

 “FREE BEFORE THREE” -gate admission and parking inside the fairgrounds will be free before 3:00 p.m. 
$13.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING

9:30 A.M. 4-H DAIRY SHOW - Livestock Show Pavilion
10:00 A.M. FLOWER SHOW – Annuals, Shrubs & Vines – Flower Show Building
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. VARIOUS DEMONSTRATIONS
11:00 A.M. & 1:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION 
12:00 NOON & 2:30 P.M. HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES
1:00 P.M. WESTERN YOUTH HORSE SHOW
1:00 P.M. 4-H ROOSTER CROWING ACTIVITY - Goat/Poultry Barn
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
3:00 P.M. KNITTING DEMONSTRATION by Corinne Powell, Lake Co. Extension Homemakers
3:30 P.M. PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST FOR KIDS - REGISTRATION
4:00 P.M. PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST
4:00 – 7:30 P.M. BIKE NIGHT (MOTORCYCLES) – East of the Cafeteria - Sponsored by X-Rock 103.9 
6:00 P.M. 4-H SWINE CARCASS RESULTS – Livestock Show Pavilion
6:00 P.M. FUN TYMERS (Old Time)
6:30 P.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW
7:00 P.M. 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT, PARADE OF CLUBS AND CHAMPIONS & DANCE –
Livestock Show Pavilion (4-H Exhibitor Pass Required for Dance Entry)
7:00 P.M. TEAM DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00
including pick-up truck and van heats 
7:45 P.M. BIKE NIGHT TROPHY PRESENTATION
8:00 P.M. DEEP RIVER BAND REUNION CONCERT

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Saturday Aug 9

 $15.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
$20.00 WRISTBAND NIGHT - 5:00 P.M. UNTIL CLOSING
POST TRIBUNE DAY

ALL DAY QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS by Heritage Quilters of Crown Point
9:00 A.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW (Halter Classes)
9:00 A.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST- Livestock Show Pavilion
10:00 A.M. FROG JUMP REGISTRATION - East of the Cafeteria
10:30 A.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW (Barrel Racing)
11:00 A.M. FROG JUMP CONTEST - Sponsored by the Post-Tribune
1:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $ 8.00
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS– North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
2:30 P.M. 4-H BARN AWARDS – Livestock Show Pavilion
2:30 P.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK SMALL ANIMAL AUCTION - Livestock Show Pavilion
3:00 P.M. KIDS SOIL & WATER PROJECT-make a project with the help of the Soil & Water 
Conservation District
4:00 – 10:00 P.M. BATTLE OF THE MIDWAY-Variety of regional rock bands of all ages
Studio Recording Time prize, sponsored by Thunderclap Studios of Hammond
5:30 P.M. 4-H LIVESTOCK LARGE ANIMAL AUCTION - Livestock Show Pavilion
6:00 P.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW
6:00 P.M. STRING FEVER (dulcimer & guitar)
7:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $12.00

 

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Sunday August 10

 $18.00 WRISTBAND AFTERNOON – 12 NOON UNTIL CLOSING

9:00 A.M. CHURCH SERVICES
sponsored by Calumet Lutheran Mission Association
9:00 A.M. WESTERN HORSE SHOW
10:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. LOCKER HOOKING & QUILTING DEMONSTRATIONS by Deanna Bassett
11:00 A.M. HOT WHEELS REGISTRATION-NEW LOCATION—LION’S SHELTER
12 NOON HOT WHEELS RACING-FOR ALL AGES-NEW LOCATION-LION’S SHELTER
1:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $8.00
2:00, 4:00, 6:00 & 8:00 P.M. ROBINSON’S PIG PADDLING PORKERS –North of Agriculture Bldg. 
(sponsored event)
3:00 P.M. COLGATE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS 
3:00 P.M. INDIANA MARKETMAKER-Website demonstration bringing together farmers, distributors, 
food retailers and consumers, by Brad Clinehens, ECD Extension Educator
7:00 P.M. DEMOLITION DERBY Admission $10.00

TODAY ONLY—ALL BUILDINGS WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M.
LIVESTOCK WILL BE ON THE GROUNDS UNTIL AFTERNOON. ALSO, SOME EXHIBITS WILL BE 
LEAVING AFTER 4:00 P.M.

See you next year!
August 7 – 16, 2009