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"HOLIDAY HOEDOWN" Indoor festival for families, Dec. 21-29 at the Lake County Fairgrounds

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Sheet                                



Event:             Holiday Hoedown



Dates:             Saturday, December 21 – Sunday,
December 29, 2013

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                        Closed Tuesday 12/24
& Wednesday 12/25



Times:             11:00am – 6:00pm Daily

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Location:         Lake
County Fairgrounds     Grayslake, IL



Admission:     Free
(additional charge for rides, games, hayrides, and mini golf)



Parking: 
        CASH ONLY



  • $10.00 per
    vehicle

  • $25-15
    passenger vans/stretch limos

  • $50 school
    or coach bus)









  • Overview:      





    We’ve been keeping
    a little secret here at the Lake County Fairgrounds….Don't tell anyone, but
    Santa Claus moves into the Lake County Fairgrounds each December and sets up a
    magical holiday ranch - the perfect place for the reindeer to run basic flight
    maneuvers, Mrs. Claus to perfect her latest cookie recipes, Santa's brother to
    tend the farm and run routine sleigh maintenance, and the mischievous elves to
    play mini golf and have fun on all the rides. 



    On second
    thought... TELL EVERYBODY!



    This year, Santa is
    inviting kids of all ages to come join him on the ranch for the first ever
    Holiday Hoedown!  This indoor, winter
    festival will feature a Magical Midway of rides, games, and food, Santa’s Farm
    (presented by his friends at the Lake County Farm Heritage Association) with
    Jingle Bell Junction train rides and hayrides, Frosty’s Fairway mini golf,
    Gingerbread Square entertainment & special events, holiday vendors,
    Blitzen’s Brewery, and more!





    Attractions:





    Magical Midway:  Every elf's dream come true....An indoor,
    winter carnival! 



    * Prancer's
    Buzzing Bees:  42" to ride alone or
    35" accompanied by an adult



    * Candy Cane
    Cars:  48" to ride alone or
    36"-48" accompanied by an adult



    * Tinseltown
    Tornado:  48" to ride alone



    * Elves Zero
    Gravity:  48" minimum



    * Lolly
    Swing:  48" to ride alone or
    42" accompanied adult



    * Snowy
    Scrambler:  48" minimum



    * Blizzard
    Buggy:  36" minimumWebsite:     www.lcfair.com



                Single
    ride tickets available daily.



    Magical
    Midway Promotions:



    Sat
    12/21:  All-you-can ride wristbands  $15.00



    Sun
    12/22:  All-you-can-ride wristbands  $15.00



    Mon
    12/23:  All rides $1.00 each



    Tue 12/24
    & Wed 12/25:  Closed



    Thu
    12/26:  All-you-can-ride wristbands   $15.00



    Fri
    12/27:  All rides $1.00 each



    Sat
    12/28:  All-you-can-ride wristbands   $15.00



    Sun
    12/29:  All rides $1.00 each



    Santa's Farm presented in partnership with
    the Lake County Farm Heritage Association



    Santa loves hanging out with his
    friends at the Lake County Farm Heritage Society when he is on the ranch! This
    is where Santa and his brother relax and tend to their animals, antique
    tractors, rope making, Jingle Bell Junction train and hayrides, and more!



    Rudolph's Barrel Train:  All
    aboard!  Take a ride around Santa's farm
    on this whimsical barrel train.  Rides by
    donation- all proceeds benefit the Lake County Farm Heritage Association 



    Cletus Kringle's Hayrides: 
    Santa's brother Cletus is your host for this tractor-pulled, outdoor
    hayride around the ranch where you'll learn all about how Santa trains for the
    big day!  Tickets available for $4.00 at
    the Magical Midway ticket booth.  Rides
    depart from Jingle Bell Junction located in Santa's Farm.



    Frosty's Fairway & Bounce House (tickets available at the Magical Midway
    Ticket Booth)



    Who will be the family champion
    of this nine-hole mini golf course? 
    $4.00 per game



    The bounce house will have the
    lil' ones jumping for joy! Must be less than 46" to participate.  $1.00 per ticket 



    Gingerbread Square              



    Gingerbread Square - where the
    holiday fun never stops! 



    • Rick Colen
      (Juggling, Comedy Magic)  Daily at 3pm
      & 5pm

  • Christmas
    Cookie Competition:  Sunday, December 22
    @ Noon

  • Turkey
    Bowling Competition:  Saturday, December
    28 @ Noon







  • Blitzen's Brewery



    Mom and Dad can saddle on up to
    the bar and enjoy a cold, tasty beverage after a fun day on the ranch.



    Other Information





    Tree Donors



    You can help support this new
    community event by being a tree donor. 
    Tree donors have the option of decorating their own tree or donating
    funds to have the tree decorated by Lake County Fair Association
    volunteers.  All funds raised will go
    directly towards the purchase of trees and decorations for this new holiday
    family tradition.  The Lake County Fair
    Association is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.  As a Holiday Hoedown Tree Donor, your
    donation will be tax-deductible and a receipt of your donation will be
    provided.  Please visit www.lcfair.com for a tree donor form.



    Holiday Parties



    Planning a holiday birthday, baby
    shower, family gathering, or corporate event? 



    What better place to host your
    event than during the Holiday Hoedown!



    Our two private party rooms are
    available at a discounted rate from Saturday, December 21 - Sunday, December 29
    (closed 12/24 & 12/25) and include tables with coverings and chairs.  Each room can acommodate 30 guests (or
    combined for 60 people).  Feel free to
    bring your own food and non alcoholic drinks or ask about our catering and bar
    packages. 



    Rental Fees
    & Available Times



    Saturday, Dec 21 - Sunday, Dec 29
    (closed 12/24 & 12/25)



    Session 1:  11:30am - 2:00pm   $50 ($90 for both rooms)



    Session 2:  3:00pm - 5:30pm    $50 ($90 for both rooms)



    Please call the Fairgrounds Event
    Office at 847.680.7200 to book your holiday party!




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