Farming, Food, and Fun at the Will County Fair in Peotone, Illinois


The Will County Fair began today in Peotone, Illinois.  Here are some photos of activities at the Fair.   The Fair offers daily agricultural exhibits and livestock judging.  There is a variety of food available, including locally raised produce by Wind 'N Oaks Farm.  There are also carnival rides, games, and an air-conditioned commercial building where local businesses and politicians set up shop.




The Will County Farm Bureau's Hands-on Dairy Exhibit offers facts about dairy cattle and milk production



Goats eat hay at the Will County Fair in Peotone, Illinois



Floral Exhibits at the Will County Fair in Peotone, Illinois



Award-winning corn at the Will County Fair in Peotone, Illinois



Photography projects by local citizens at the Will County Fair in Peotone, Illinois



First place pumpkin at the Will County Fair



Lego farming display by a youth participant at the Will County Fair



First place wheat at the Will County Fair



Will County Farm Bureau Display highlights many of the Farm Bureau's Programs and Activities



Will County Farm Bureau Tent at the Will County Fair




Sheep at the Will County Fair



Junior division Lego display.  Very cool Lego creation of the Will County Fair!



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