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Lake County Journal / LakeCountyJournal.com • Thursday, July 25, 2013
| REC GUIDE
EVENTS
HE T R O F KS TOP PIC FAIR Y T N U LAKE CO Y 28 L U J 4 2 JULY AKE L S Y A R G
WHERE: Throughout the fair grounds WHEN: Fair hours, July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; plus a hitching demonstration
at noon, July 27 and 28, followed by a parade MORE INFO: This particular breed of horses was developed more than 300 years ago in the region of Clydesdale, Scotland for farm work and is capable of pulling a 1-ton load at up to 5 miles per hour. The Clydesdales were originally a gift from August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch to their father. in celebration of the ending of Prohibition.
JUNIOR AND LITTLE MISS LAKE COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT
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WHERE: Blue Ribbon Stage iWHEN: 6 p.m., Thursday, July 25 MORE INFO: Two new queens will be crowned and named Junior Miss Lake County Fair and Little
Miss Lake County. Saying goodbye after being named Junior Miss Lake County Fair 2012 will be Teaghan Callaway, and saying goodbye as the Little Miss Lake County Fair 2012 will be Mia Modell. The new Lake County Fair queens, including Miss Lake County Fair will be traveling the fair grounds to meet visitors.
DEMOLITION DERBY
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WHERE: The Grandstand WHEN: Noon, Sunday, July 28 MORE INFO: DarkHorse Racing
presents the Demolition Derby, with a pre-show at 11 a.m. followed by the derby at noon. While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of ive or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational wins. Also, enjoy the Monster Truck Nationals at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27.
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BUDWEISER CLYDESALES
THE GARDEN WHERE: Outdoors on the fair grounds WHEN: Fair hours, July 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 MORE INFO: Now in its second year at
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the Lake County Fair, this garden-show-within-thefair blends horticulture with agriculture and offers a twist on outdoor gardens created by area landscape designers. Garden vignettes, including in-ground, raised-bed, trellis or container, will feature perennials and annuals appropriate for the Midwest. Visit the show’s marketplace to purchase garden and related products and services, watch demonstrations and get advice from the pros.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS WHERE: Main Stage lWHEN: 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July
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28 MORE INFO: Listen to live bands as they battle it out to
see who will be named the best of the fair.