Lake County Fair

Thank You to Our 2026 Sheep Open Show Sponsors!

The Lake County Fair would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the sponsors supporting this year's Sheep Open Show.

A special thank you to:
⭐ Hanford Packing Co. – DeMotte, IN
⭐ Smokey Bellz BBQ and Treatz LLC
⭐ Premier Healthcare and Wellness – Amber Turpin
⭐ Lake County Farm Bureau, Inc.

Your support helps make this event possible and allows us to continue showcasing the hard work, dedication, and passion of our exhibitors.

Join us for the Sheep Open Show on Friday, August 7!
Weigh-In: 9:00 AM
Show Begins: 3:00 PM

We appreciate your commitment to agriculture, youth, and the Lake County Fair tradition!

NEW for 2026: Happy Hour Beer Garden

We're raising a glass to something new at the Lake County Fair!

Join us for the Happy Hour Beer Garden, courtesy of Off Square Brewing, located in Pavilion 1 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM daily beginning Saturday, August 8 through Sunday, August 16.

Whether you're taking a break from the midway, enjoying live entertainment, or catching up with friends and family, the Beer Garden will be the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fair atmosphere.

Thank you to Off Square Brewing for helping bring this exciting new feature to the 2026 Lake County Fair!

A refreshing thank you to Pepsi for supporting the 2026 Lake County Fair as a Day Sponsor!

From hot summer days to exciting fair nights, Pepsi has long been a part of the fair experience enjoyed by so many of our guests. We are grateful for their continued partnership and support as we prepare for another memorable fair season.

Thank you for helping us create an outstanding experience for fairgoers of all ages!

The Lake County Fair would like to extend our sincere thanks to Franciscan Alliance for their day sponsorship of the 2026 Fair.

For generations, Franciscan Alliance has been dedicated to caring for our communities, and we are honored to have their support as we prepare for another exciting year at the fair.

Thank you for helping us continue a tradition that celebrates agriculture, education, family, and community.

Future pilots and master airplane designers, this one's for you!

Fold, create, and launch your best design in the Paper Airplane Contest at the Lake County Fair. Will your plane soar across the tent or nose-dive before takeoff? Come find out!

Thursday, August 13
Showcase Tent
Registration: 4:30 PM (Ages 16 & Under)
Contest Begins: 5:00 PM

Bring your imagination and your best folding skills for an afternoon of high-flying fun!