Health & Safety Fair - August 5

McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair is coming!

The annual McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair is almost here! Now in its 19th year, it is bigger and better than ever! The fair will be held from 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesday, August 5, at McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, in Crystal Lake. Admission to the fair is FREE.

This year’s theme is “It’s a Jungle Out There”. With over 50 exhibits, games and prizes, a rock climbing wall and visits from favorite animal characters, the fair delivers on its promise to entertain and educate. Think of it as a “trade show for kids!” Children will have a chance to win one of two bicycles and helmets. Free school supplies are available when kids turn in their stamped cards after visiting exhibitor’s booths.

Reduced cost immunizations and dental exams will be provided for school age children on a first come-first served basis. Medicaid will be accepted. Parents MUST bring their child’s updated immunization record in order to receive required immunizations. A limited number of reduced cost school physicals will also be available – by appointment only – for children in families with incomes below Federal Poverty Levels. Make your appointment now by calling the Family Health Partnership Clinic (815-334-8987). Proof of income is required.

The fair is sponsored by the McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair Coalition. They are a dedicated group of professionals, representing Community Action Agency/Head Start, Centegra Health System, CL Graphics, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County, Home State Bank, McHenry County Latino Coalition, League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund, McHenry County College, McHenry County Department of Health, McHenry County Mental Health Board, McHenry County Sheriff’s Department, Mercy Health System, Northwest Herald, United Way of McHenry County Volunteer Center, STAR 105.5, and Youth Service Bureau.

"Working to prevent disease and promote health and safety for the people of McHenry County since 1966.”