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Shop Before the Show at Shops on Main
Shops on Main offers extended Tuesday evening hours that align with Concerts on the Square, giving visitors time to browse before the music starts. Explore ten local shops, find something special, and then make your way to Huntley’s downtown Town Square for live performances. For event updates and weather information, refer to the Village of Huntley website.
Thunder Youth Cheer Camp
Young cheer enthusiasts can spend a few days at Woodstock North High School learning cheer, dance, and stunting with the WNHS Cheer team. The camp welcomes all experience levels, and participants are grouped by age to support skill development. Registration includes a T-shirt. Campers can build new skills, make friends, and finish with a spirited performance under the lights at a football game.
Woodstock North High School2026 Miss McHenry County Pageant
For more than six decades, The McHenry County Fair has honored the county’s young women who lead with confidence, show kindness, and uplift their community. This free event at the fair features the moment when 2025 Miss Queen Arianna passes her crown to the new 2026 Miss McHenry County Queen, along with the coronation of the 2026 Teen and Junior Queens and a special ceremony for participants in the noncompetitive Princess Mentoring Program. Prospective contestants can enter in age based categories, including Miss Queen for ages 17 to 21, Teen Queen for ages 13 to 17, Junior Queen for ages 9 to 13, and the Princess Mentoring Program for ages 5 to 9.
The McHenry County Fair2026 McHenry County Fair
The McHenry County Fair spans six days filled with live music, carnival rides, fair food, farm animals, and other fair entertainment for all ages. Exhibitions feature livestock, home and creative arts, and horse competitions with chances to earn ribbons and cash prizes. Main exhibition categories include Open for all ages and Junior for those 18 and under, with select opportunities for ages 7 and under. Some exhibitions also offer Amateur or Semi-Pro divisions. Vendor and sponsor applications are available through the fair, and more details about specific events and activities will be announced. Please note the warning about spam accounts that claim to offer vendor spots or sell tickets. All vendor applications and ticket sales are handled directly by the McHenry County Fair, and the only way to become a vendor is to submit and deliver an application in person or by mail to the MCFA office.
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