Contract approved for C.P. EMS, fire services at Lake County Fair

CROWN POINT | An annual contract for Crown Point Fire Rescue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to the Lake County Fair was approved by the city's Board of Public Works and Safety.

Lake County Ag Society announces 2013 Fair Board

CROWN POINT | Lake County Agricultural Society Inc. which annually presents the Lake County Fair, recently announced the 2013 Lake County Fair Board members.

Lake County Fair worker's ugly remarks offended us

The Lake County Fair has been an annual tradition I have enjoyed since I was a child. I have enjoyed sharing the tradition with my children and grandchildren. Unfortunately, we will not be attending the fair ever again.

Phelps optimistic in race against Visclosky

INDIANAPOLIS | After shaking hundreds of hands at the Lake County Fair last week, Republican Congressional candidate Joel Phelps knows for sure he's not the only region resident craving change in Washington, D.C.

Competitors wolf down dogs at fair contest

Pedal pull competition attracts many at Lake County Fair

CROWN POINT | Many children at the Lake County Fair put their strength and endurance to the test Thursday by participating in the pedal pull competition.

Budding florists get creative at the fair

CROWN POINT | Marilyn Chynoweth, Flower Show superintendent at the Lake County Fair, watched children having fun creating flower arrangements Tuesday, and admitted she has an ulterior motive for hosting the Bloomin' Kids Contest.

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Jonathon Satkoski, left, and residential instructor Brittany Fry of Impact enjoy a ride on the midway Wednesday during Special Abilities Day at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point.

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Glenn Lacy, left, 36, of Hammond, and fammily friend Fred Heth, of Hammond, ride the Tilt-A-Whirl on the midway Wednesday during Special Abilities Day at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point.

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Special Abilities Day participants walk the midway Wednesday at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point.

FROM the FARM: Fair inspires Crown Point window display

Phil Potempa's weekly farm column recipe.

Boys & Girls Clubs supporters get free rides from Pepsico

CROWN POINT | Pepsico awarded 260 amusement ride wristbands to Lake County Fair patrons Tuesday in exchange for their support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana.

Pies, flowers take center stage

CROWN POINT | Nobody could believe he ate the whole thing.

Apple peeling at the Lake County Fair

Mary Kezler, of Lansing, peels her way to second place Monday at the apple peeling contest at the Lake County Fair.

Apple peeling at the Lake County Fair

Apple peeling contestants wait for the go sign at the apple peeling contest Monday at the Lake County Fair.

Apple peeling at the Lake County Fair

Casmira Bilinski, of Calumet City, peels her way to first place Monday at the apple peeling contest at the Lake County Fair in Crown Point.

Apple peeling at the Lake County Fair

Casmira Bilinski, of Calumet City, peels her way to first place Monday at the apple peeling contest at the Lake County Fair.

Apple peeling at the Lake County Fair

Casmira Bilinski, of Calumet City, peels her way to first place Monday at the apple peeling contest at the Lake County Fair.

Family of horse trainers gears for Lake County Fair showing

HEBRON | A quarter horse stallion named Bear was put through his paces early this month by longtime trainer Dave DeWell in preparation for Bear's appearance at the Lake County Fair.