Beyond the tempting food and thrilling rides, the Boone County Fair offers so much more for fair-goers of all ages.  Here's what you'd miss if you don't go!

I'm guilty of being that person who goes to the fair just for the giant corn dogs, powdered funnel cakes, and lemonade shake ups.  This year, I have to do more than that after seeing the full lineup of events happening!

More Than Just Food & Rides At The Boone County Fair

Someone shared on Facebook all the fun you can have at the Boone County Fair this year.  From livestock barns, a petting zoo, antique tractors for photo ops, a Miss Boone County Fair Queen Pageant, plus tons of shows and activities that are free with purchase of an admission ticket.  Go all six days and you can see... it... all.

Related: Boone County Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants

Every day is something different.

• Live music
• Dog shows
• A Rhinestone Roper
• Axe Throwing
• Wood cutting
• Magic Shows
• Kids contests & games
• ATV Racing
• The Queen & Little Miss Pageants
• Antique Tractor Parades

I really want to see the parent/child look-a-like contest on Thursday, August 8th.  If you think you are a spitting image of your parents, maybe test your luck and enter the competition!  Details on that here.

Discover it all while you're downing all the fried foods you've been dreaming of.  The Boone County Fair is August 6th-11th, plan your visit and get all the fair info here.

The Winnebago County Fair kicks off August 14th-18th, too.  If you can't make one fair, you definitely can make the other.  No excuses not to have a great time around the Stateline!