Photos: Gearing up for McHenry County Fair

Darel George of Belvidere prepares his vendor tent for Carousel Acres on Monday at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road in Woodstock. The county fair opens Tuesday and runs through Sunday. For ticket prices, visit the fair's website at www.mchenrycountyfair.com.
Lucas Grimaudo, 13, of Marengo washes his steer, "Donkey" (back), and heffer, "Dolly" in preparation for the annual county fair Monday.
Jace Colcord, 5, of Marengo clutches his stuffed cow as some of his family members with Pace Acres prepare for the annual county fair Monday.