For people looking for more to do this weekend, The Great Midwest Fair is going on at Balmoral Park in Crete. It's less than five minutes from Thirdgen Fest. The fair runs Friday through Monday. I believe admission is $4 per person. You can buy a pass for unlimited rides Friday for $10 and Saturday for $17. They're just getting it set up now but it looks like it should be a decent size carnival. I know there are bands, food and beer tents, rides, etc.

 

This is usually a good carnival, and I think it lasts until midnight! Something for the campers to do! Theres a good food area too, like 10-15 different food vendors! Not just Carnie food, good stuff, like Shish ka bobs, lemonade, and everybodys favorite chicken on a stick!

 

there usually is a car show there as well

 

Is that at this Fest or at the falls Fest? I remember it being either Memorial Day or Labor Day, on the day of the holiday though!