County fair goes on with less from state

By STEPHEN Di BENEDETTO - sdibenedetto@shawmedia.com

Created: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 5:30 a.m. CDT

Updated: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 10:44 a.m. CDT

WOODSTOCK – Admission to the McHenry County Fair and the price to see tractor pulls and other Grandstand entertainment don’t reflect the magnitude of state budget cuts to the fair, officials say.

The annual fair kicks off today for the 64th time, with typical festivities and events, such as tractor pulls, the demolition derby and livestock exhibits.

Daily admission to the five-day fair is $7 for adults. Children younger than 7 get in for free; those 8 to 12 years and seniors older than 65 pay $3. Tickets to Grandstand entertainment range from $5 to $7.

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