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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.
HOURS OF THE FAIR
8 a.m.–11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 a.m.–12 a.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday.
2021 Vendor Locations (click map to enlarge). Vendor list is below the map.
2021 Commercial Craft Building Vendors List
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2021 Daily Schedule of Events (Click Here)
2021 Sandwich Fair Brochure
2021 Sandwich Fair Map
2021 Sandwich Fair Radio Spot. (Click Play to Listen)
2021 Souvenir Page. (Click Here)
2020 Sandwich Fair Pin will be available for purchase at the 2021 fair at the Gazebo.
*Promotion Schedule Updates
Main Stage and Track Daily Schedule
Wednesday- Harness Racing and Equipment Vendor Showcase
Thursday- Truck Pulls
Friday- Concert in infield
Saturday- Tractor Pulls
Sunday- Antique Car Show and Demolition Derby
Click here to buy tickets online.
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:
Tracy and Dawn Rogers
Sandwich, Illinois
815-482-3785
Demolition Derby on Sunday
Demo Derby Superintendent: Chad Frieders 708-702-8102 cell
Promoter: Robbos extreme Derby production
Click here for updates and Derby Driver Information
*Please refer to the below information regarding ride wristbands.
promotional days
Children Free Admission Day- Wednesday, September 8 Children 12 and under are free all day.
Senior Day-Thursday, September 9- Fair goers 65 and over get in for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Bargain Day- Friday, September 10- Everyone older than 12 admitted for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Sunday- September 12- After 3pm everyone admitted for $7
RIDE WRISTBANDs | WED-Thur- FRi and SUN
Wed, Sept 8: 3pm – Close -$25 per person on site purchase
Thurs, Sept 9: 1pm – Close-$30 per person on site purchase
Fri, Sept 10: Noon – 5pm-$25 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 11
Sun, Sept 12: 10am – 6pm-$25 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.
On-line pre-sold ride wristbands are valid any ONE day and will be sold online prior to the fair until midnight of September 7th for $20 per wristband and one service fee per order. (order multiple wristbands at at time for one service fee) (Not Valid on Saturday)
Click Here to Buy Carnival Wristbands
Purchase your wristbands at the ride ticket booths on the Midway during the Fair.
Individual Ride Ticket Prices (3 to 6 tickets per ride)
Single Ticket: $1.50
Sheet of 20 Tickets: $25
Sheet of 50 Tickets: $60
CULINARY COMPETITION SCHEDULE held at Home Arts Stage
*Rules for entering the Culinary Competition are found
in the Culinary Competition section of the Exhibitor Guide.
The Exhibitor Guide is found on the website on the Exhibitor Page
or in the printed version that is distributed through the mail
or picked up at local locations.
Questions regarding the competition should be directed to
the Culinary Department Superintendent who is listed in the Culinary
Competition section of the Exhibitor Guide.
Wednesday: 1:00 pm – Yeast Baked Goodies
Wednesday 2:00 pm- Decorated Anniversary Cake
Wednesday 3:15 pm- Chile
Thursday: 11:00 am – Apples Galore
Thursday: 1:00 pm – Beef Roundup
Thursday: 3:00 pm – Passion for Poultry
Friday: 11:00 am – Calling Chocolate Lovers
Friday: 1:00 pm – Celebrate Pork
Friday: 3:00 pm – Gramma’s Cookies
Hammered Dulcimer Music By Sherri Farley
1-3pm during the culinary competition on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
LumberJack Shows
Wednesday 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Kids camp 1:30 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Kids camp 1:30 pm
Friday 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Kids camp 1:30 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm,3:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Kids camp 1:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am & 1:00 pm
Kids camp 11:30 am
ag Land Stage Music
Wednesday, September 8th 7-10pm
The Relics
Thursday, September 9th 7-10pm
Drift Away
Friday, September 10th 7-11pm
The Steve Sharp Band
Saturday, September 11th (two shows)
Wooden Rockers 1-4pm
The Lizzi Neal Band 7-11pm
Sunday September 12th 1-4pm
Patchouli
Home Arts Stage Music
Wednesday, September 8th 5:30-7:30pm
Outpatience
Thursday, September 9th 5:30-7:30pm
The Roadkill Rangers
Friday, September 10th, 5:30-7:30pm
Angel Colon Band
Saturday, September 11th, 11:00-2:00pm
Redhorse
Saturday, September 11th, 4:30-7:30pm
Zydeco Voodoo
Sunday, September 12th, 2:00-4:00pm
Vicarious
Sandwich Fair Entertainment Acts (included with general admission) Performed at various times locations throughout the fair.
Balster Magic Productions, Banjo Buddies Dixie Land Trio, Dan Barth Medicine Show Exhibit and Performances, Buttons the Clown, Mariachi America, Carrie McQueen: Stilt Walking and Juggling, Rob Ot the Robot, The Moo-Mania Comedy Show, The Spoon Man, Rob Thompson’s Pure Magic, and Chris Vallillo Original and Traditional Acoustic Roots Music.
A to Z Fair Fun! Located in Ag Land on the East side of the Resource Bank Petting Zoo Building
Come join the fun! Be sure to stop by the A to Z Fair Fun
area designed to have fun with words. Families and
friends can use actual letters found at the fair to build
words and messages. Then pose for a memorable photo
in front of a designated photo background. What a great
way to create a fair memory! Children (and adults) can
also take a break and color their own letters or Fair Fun
pictures.
What do you know about corn, an important Illinois
agricultural product? Lots of corn facts and information
will be on hand for you to explore. In addition there will
be an opportunity for children to shell and grind corn
using the old fashion crank method. Children can also
have fun playing in the large corn box.
A to Z Fair Fun is located just east of the new Farm Zoo
Barn in Agland. The Sandwich Fair Fun Fair Facts
Adventure booklet, Stuffed Animals and A Fabulous
Fair Alphabet Book are available here as well.
Volunteers are on duty to assist you. All activities are free.
The area will be open 10 am to 6 pm on Wednesday and
Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm on Friday and Saturday and 11
am to 6 pm on Sunday.
Please refer to the navigational menu to access the information you are searching for!
past sandwich fair Promotional and vendor information for reference (below)
2019 Information
2019 Promotional Schedule Click Here
132nd Sandwich Fair Vendor List
Craft Demonstration Building Vendor List
2018 Information
131st Sandwich Fair Vendor List