90 years of the McLean County Fair [Video]

BLOOMINGTON (25News Now) – Funnel cakes and carnival rides are back on Interstate Drive in Bloomington for the McLean County Fair’s 90th summer.

For five days, people will find a large carnival with multiple games and ride, classic fair food, horse shows, livestock competitions, barrel racing, and more. People will also get access to free entertainment every day when they buy a ticket.

Fair manager Mike Swartz said they have two new exhibits: a live shark attraction and a show displaying feats of human strength.

“It’s unique to be able to see sharks on display all day long. A swimmer gets in with them, and he feeds them,” Swartz. “They’re not great white sharks. They’re lemon sharks, they’re bottom feeders, so it’s a safe trip, but it’s very educational.”

Thousands of people come out to the fair to compete, too. The event is home to what organizers said is the world’s largest 4H show…