The McHenry County Fair is something we look forward to all year. It heralds the beginning of the school year and the coming of fall. Ahh, I can almost smell the crisp, fall air. The thought of fall and the fair makes my mouth start to water as I envision cotton candy, funnel cakes, pies, jams and other delicacies only found at the fair. Of course, my absolute favorite “fair food” is a caramel apple.

The 2010 McHenry County Fair schedule is full of activities from antique tractor parades to  tractor pulls, drill team demonstrations, antiques sales, 4-H shows and talent contests. Live musical performances are scheduled for each day. Check it out, you are sure to find something to watch or participate in.

Fair baskets and pins have become quite collectible. Make sure to contact the fair office early if you are interested in one.

The fair is located at Illinois Route #47 (S Eastwood Dr) and Country Club Road in Woodstock, IL 60098.

Gerstad Builders is proud to build homes in McHenry, IL. The village of McHenry is within easy access of Chicago and residents can commute easily on fast, efficient Northwestern Trains (METRA) or drive the nearby expressway.  A small, yet complete village, McHenry presents a variety of shops, services, and churches.  The schools are highly regarded and the McHenry Hospital is fully staffed and prepared to handle virtually all health-care needs.

The Liberty Trails sales center is located on Lincoln Road, approximately 1 mile west of Chapel Hill Road and north of Route 120.  Models are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends from noon to 5 p.m., so stop by on your way to the fair!  For more information, please call 815/385-4495 or visit www.gerstadbuilders.com.