The Kane County Fair is back, and it’s here to celebrate its 150-year anniversary in a big way.

The Kane County “Sesqui” Fair “tennial” opens at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 Randall Road, St. Charles.

The Kane County Fair will only be here until Sunday, July 22 — so time is limited to see what officials are describing as a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience.

The Kane County Fair has a long tradition throughout the many towns and communities within Kane County, celebrating 150 years of family, fun and 4-H.

Midway Hours of Operation

• 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 18
• 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, July 19
• noon to midnight Friday, July 20
• noon to midnight Saturday, July 21
• noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 22

2018 Highlights, What’s New

There are a number of new attractions at the 150th edition of the fair. Here are a few:

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Classic JP Car Show takes place all day Saturday, July 21, and all day Sunday, July 22.

There will be licensed Bingo and Pull Tabs games each day from Thursday, July 19, to Sunday, July 22, at the Robinson Hall.

Also new this year is a wine-tasting garden with music and a new Kane County Dairies to Prairies Exhibit. These two events will be operating on all days of the fair.

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Be sure to check out the super-popular recurring events, such as the Magic Show, Miller Petting Zoo, Kiddy Land, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Imagination Gallery, Brunon Blaszak”s Royal Bengal Tigers Show, and much more!

The fair’s main source of entertainment is on the grandstand, where you’ll see demolition derbies, bull riders and barrel racing. The grandstand also features a one-time monster truck show at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 19.

Entertainment is another mainstay of the Kane County Fair. This year, the Miller Lite Soundstage presents a variety of bands and music, including Eddie Volkman, Eric Chesser, Hi-infidelity, Hillbilly Rockstarz and 7th Heaven.

Kane County Fair Schedule 2018

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Wednesday, July 18

• FREE admission; $20 for unlimited carnival rides.

Thursday, July 19

• $5 admission (3 and older); FREE for senior citizens and military with I.D. until 5 p.m.; FREE for ages 2 and under. $20 for unlimited carnival rides (if purchased at the gate)
• 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Radio Remote WrmN 1410 AM Radio Shopping Show
• 5 p.m. — Eddie V Band (Fox 103.9FM) at the Miller Lite Sound Stage
• 7 p.m. — Eric Chesser at the Miller Lite Sound Stage
• 7 p.m. — Monster Truck Show at the Grandstand, admission is $10

Purchase discounted tickets for Friday and Saturday shows at Ticketmaster.

Tickets will be sold at the Grandstand starting each night at 6 p.m.

Friday, July 20

• $10 admission; $5 children aged 3-12; FREE for children aged 2 and under; $20 for unlimited carnival rides from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m (does not include admission). Sales stop at 4 p.m.
• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Radio Remote, 105.1FM Que Buena
• 7 p.m. — Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls at the Grandstand. Admission is $14.
• 8:30 p.m. — Hi-Infidelity at the Miller Lite Sound Stage

Saturday, July 21

• $10 admission; $5 for children aged 3-12; FREE for children aged 2 and under; $20 unlimited carnival rides from noon to 5 p.m. (does not include admission). Sales stop at 4 p.m.
• Noon to midnight — Car show with trucks and motorcycles will be displayed outside for viewing near the Gate Admission entrance.
• 7 p.m. — Professional Championship Bullriders and Cowgirls at the grandstand. Admission is $14.
• 8 p.m. — Hillbilly Rockstarz at the Miller Lite Sound Stage

Sunday, July 22

• $10 admission; $5 for children aged 3-12; FREE for children aged 2 and under; $20 unlimited carnival rides from 6 p.m. to close.
• Noon to midnight — Car show with trucks and motorcycles will be displayed outside for viewing near the Gate Admission entrance.
• 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. — Demolition Derby at the grandstand. Admission is $10.
• 7 p.m. — 7th Heaven at the Miller Lite Sound Stage

You can buy tickets to the fair and to events here.

Check back on the Kane County Fair website for more information and updates!

SOURCE: Kane County Fair news release