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Welcome!
The Sandwich Fair, first started as an annual livestock show in DeKalb County. Held yearly, Wednesday–Sunday after Labor Day since 1888, it is one of the oldest continuing county fairs in the state of Illinois. Large crowds stroll throughout the beautiful tree lined grounds, all five days of the fair, which has something of interest for everyone.
***fair event page under contruction*** updates will happen as new information becomes avaliable in late spring/early summer. Please use 2024 info for reference.full 2024 info on the past fair information page under history. Dates will move forward one day for 2025.***
HOURS OF THE FAIR september 3-7, 2025
8 a.m.–11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 a.m.–12 a.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday.
Link to the Souvenir Page. (Click Here)
*Specific Livestock Show times are listed in Exhibitor Guide. The guide can be found on the Exhibitors Page in the exhibitor guide by clicking the exhibitor guide link and looking up the department. Show times are listed at the start of each section.
2024 Daily Schedule of Events List
Main Stage and Track Daily Schedule
Wednesday- Harness Racing and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships
Thursday- Truck Pulls
Friday- Concert in infield
Saturday- Tractor Pulls
Sunday- Antique Car Show and Demolition Derby
Click here to buy tickets online.
*Please refer to the below information regarding ride wristbands.
promotional days
Children Free Admission Day- Wednesday, September 4 Children 12 and under are free all day.
Senior Day-Thursday, September 5- Fair goers 65 and over get in for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Bargain Day- Friday, September 6- Everyone older than 12 admitted for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Sunday- September 8- After 3pm everyone admitted for $7
carnival pricing and schedule information
*RIDE WRISTBANDs | WED-Thur- FRi and SUN
*Pricing for on-site (bought at the fairgrounds in person) There will be a $2.00 activation fee for each wristband.
Wed, Sept 4: 3pm – Close -$25 per person on site purchase
Thurs, Sept 5: 1pm – Close-$30 per person on site purchase
Fri, Sept 6: Noon – 5pm-$30 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 7
Sun, Sept 8: 10am – 6pm-$30 per person on site purchase
*The time ranges for wristbands are when a wristband is accepted for admission to a ride. Outside the time ranges, tickets must be used. Tickets can be bought on site from the carnival.
online wristband Presale details
On-line pre-sale (before the fair starts) ride wristbands are valid any ONE day and will be sold online until midnight of September 3rd for $25 per wristband and $3 per wristband service fee per wristband ($28 total combined per wristband + a $2.99 fee per transaction). (Not Valid on Saturday)
Click Here to Buy Pre-Sale Carnival Wristbands
* Upon purchase, print the receipt and bring it to one of the kiosks located in the carnival area to redeem your wristband for the day you choose to use it.
carnival ticketing details
The carnival is utilizing a new electronic ticketing system. Ride sales will be through a kiosk. Tickets will be put onto a card (similar to Dave and Busters or Chuck E. Cheese). Cards are reloadable will be scanned at each ride. Go back to the kiosk to reload the cards. A $2 fee is charged to activate the card. Keep your cards. There is no fee to reload the cards. The kiosks accept cash and credit cards.
Individual Ride Ticket Prices (9 to 15 tickets per ride)
- 20 tickets for $10
- 40 tickets for $20
- 65 tickets for $30
- 140 tickets for $60
- 250 tickets for $98
Click Here to contact the carnival operator, North American Midway Entertainment if you have questions or comments or direct questions directly to the carnival customer service staff during the fair.
North American Midway Statement on Carnival Safety Click Here.
ag Land Stage Music and schedule for 2025
Wednesday, September 3rd
Darrell Data 1-4pm
Beauty and the Beats 7-10pm
Thursday, September 4th
Noon Show 12pm
The Party Doctors 7-10pm
Friday, September 5th
Deacon Frost 7-11pm
Saturday, September 6th
The Beaux 1-4pm
The Steve Sharp Band 7-11pm
Sunday, September 7th
Worship Service 8:30am
Patchouli 1-4pm
Home Arts Stage Music and schedule for 2024
Wednesday, September 4th 5:30-7:30pm
Jack Willis
Thursday, September 5th 5:30-7:30pm
Erin Freidrich
Friday, September 6th, 5:30-7:30pm
High Stakes
Saturday, September 7th, 11:00-2:00pm
Wilson River Band
Saturday, September 7th, 4:00-7:0pm
Angel Colon Band
Sunday, September 8, 11:30am-12:30pm
Cloggin’ Craze
Sunday, September 8th, 2:00-4:00pm
Redhorse
*The Community Worship Service will be held at the Ag Land Stage this year Sunday, September 8th, 8:30am
Sandwich Fair Entertainment Acts (included with general admission) Performed at various times locations throughout the fair.
Ace the Robot, Balster Magic Productions, Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio, Dan Barth Medicine Man, Buttons the Clown, Mariachi America, Spoon Man, Carrie McQueen: Stilt Walking and Juggling, Dinosaur Takeover, Rob Thompson Magic Guy, and Chris Vallillo Musician
*Dinosaur Takeover is located east of the horse track north of the kids carnival area.
SANDWICH FAIR AUTO SHOW
The show is held on the race track infield from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Sunday of Fair Week.
Registration begins at 8:00 am. and ends at 12:00 Noon.
Complimentary rolls and coffee for early arrivals will be available.
All cars are eligible through 1990.
This is a SHOW ONLY, there will be no judging.
A $15.00 registration fee is due the day of the show.
(Cash Only) There is no pre-registration!
All car show entries are eligible for the RAFFLE.
Winners must pick up their prize by 4:00 p.m.
Any Questions or other information please contact:
Chad and Delaney Rogers
Sandwich, Illinois
815-482-3785
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Click here to look at past years of Sandwich Fair event schedules.