The Holidays in Woodstock are Magical!
The Holidays in Woodstock are MAGICAL
Our The Woodstock Independent photographers and reporters will be out all season long to capture moments and document the holiday season again this year.
Last night, Andrew Rousey braved the cold to photograph all things magical.
The Grinch, food trucks, Miss Woodstock and Little Miss Woodstock, Woodstock Groundhog Days Woodstock Willie, local merchants, hot cocoa, Rotary Club of Woodstock, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and, of course, the City of Woodstock IL- City Hall / Woodstock Opera House Lighting of the Square officially kicked off the celebrations.
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If you openend your mailbox and noticed that our paper looked a little different this week -- you would be right!
This week's total market circulation has plenty of news you need and more of news you deserve! Next week, with the beginning of school sports, The Woodstock Independent will feature fall sports previews from all THREE high schools.
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🎢 The McHenry County Fair weekend was so busy we were a little late getting our weekend wrap-up posted, but we can't get enough of the fair! 🐄
📸 If you've been following us, you know we covered a lot daily on Facebook, but we have photos in print this week -- and an article focused on locals.
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Friday night (high)lights!
The McHenry County Fair was crowded on Friday!
It was all-things country yesterday beginning with the @mchenrycounty4h McHenry County 4-H Horse Show followed by the @midwestrenegadesdrill show featuring a wide variety of local performers, and then the Tuff Hedeman and @nextlevelprobullriding Rodeo in the grandstands with a returning Illinois bull rider and several local mutton busting and games participants.
Also -- Demos (today's video features a 4D demo by @ConservFS), Skinner's Amusements carnival rides and games, and everyone's favorite -- animals!
Tonight! Don't miss #38Special!
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See you around the midway and in the grandstands today!
Day three at The McHenry County Fair!
McHenry County 4-H, Miss McHenry County Pageants, Axe Legends, Monster Truck Rally.
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TONIGHT -- Tuff Hedeman's #McHenryCountyShowdown by @nextlevelprobullriding at 6:30 p.m. in the grandstands AND @midwestrenegadesdrill present the Mid West Renegades Equestrian Drill Team beginning at 6p.m. in the horse arena.
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The McHenry County Fair DAY 2!
Inde Photographers Andy and Tricia spent the day traveling around the grounds.
Wednesday was filled with more open and 4H shows: 📸 🐐 🐄 🐷 🎨 🍞 🥗
The Veterans Tractor Salute presented by @McHenryCountyAntiqueFarmEquipmentAssociationOfIllinois and Woodstock V.F.W., Post 5040. 🚜 🇺🇸
Pie eating sponsored by: J&G Pastries in Woodstock 🥧
Vendors galore! 🍦
And so much more!
Up today:
More @mchenrycounty4h McHenry County 4-H and open shows. Monster Truck Show at 7 in the grandstands, Tractor parade at 4, Carnival rides and games, so many vendors, and 4H Awards Night in Hansen Pavillion. (Check the McHenry County Fair website for an up-to-date schedule of events!) https://mchenrycountyfair.com/
The Woodstock Independent ; proud supporter of #CommunityEvents and sponsor of @TheMchenryCountyFair!
Check out full photo coverge in our paper next week: www.thewoodstockindependent.com
Tuesday was filled with fun -- and TWI photographers Andrew Rousey and Tricia Carzoli sought to capture as much as they could on Day 1 of The McHenry County Fair. 🎡
👉 Some highlights:
🇺🇸 Flag Raising with U.S. Marine Corps and a fly-by with an SNJ-4
Open and McHenry County 4-H shows
Miss McHenry County Pageants
@McHenryCountySheriffsOffice
@Claussens Pickles pickle-eating contest
Tractor Parade with @McHenryCountyAntiqueFarmEquipmentAssociationofIllinois
@ConservFS
🐐Goats
🐄Cows
Wednesday events:
Open & Junior Beef and Honey Show
4H Sheep Breed Show
Skinner's Amusements Carnival Ride Wristband Day from 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
Pie-Eating contest sponsored by J&G Pastries
Grandstands:
Veterans Tractor Salute 6 p.m.
Draft Horse pulling 7 p.m.
🎡 Are you looking to catch up on what's been happening at The McHenry County Fair?
👀 Check back in with us each night or early the next morning to see what you may have missed and to get a quick highlight of the next day's events and activities so you don't miss something!
📸 Yesterday our new staff photographer Andy Rousey captured some preparation photos, but we have been out all day getting Day 1 photos to post later tonight.
The Woodstock Independent photographers are #CommunityPhotographers
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Our #TheWoodstockIndependent photographers captured moments at the @GaversCommunityCancerFoundation @gaversbarndance this past weekend.
They are out in our community telling stories through photography -- because The Woodstock Independent is focused on #community.
We are a proud gold-level sponsor of Barndance because #community makes a difference -- and, together, the #community met their $10 million rasied mark!
"I am in awe of the community's generosity," GCCF Vice President Denise Graff Ponstein said. "The energy of the event rose throughout the evening -- all the way to the end of the last song."
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GCCF honored these Never Be Defeated Award recipeints:
Myles Buckley
Jarod Hale
Carl "Butch" Schnulle
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#TWI coverage of the Woodstock Fireworks 2024!
Don't miss photos in next week's edition of The Woodstock Independent
Happy Fourth of July!
Graduations are coming up, and The Woodstock Independent is ready to celebrate!
Every year, we put together, not one, but THREE special sections featuring our local graduating seniors from Woodstock High School, Woodstock North High School, and Marian Central Catholic High School.
For three consecutive weeks beginning May 29, we will honor our graduates -- and YOU can celebrate with us by sponsoring an advertisement or running a personal shout-out to let someone know how proud you are of them.
Contact Jill Flores today -- [email protected] or 815-701-9258!
