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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.
2022 Sandwich Fair Daily Schedule of Events (Click Here)
Link to the Souvenir Page. (Click Here)
*Promotion Schedule Updates
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
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*Please refer to the below information regarding ride wristbands.
promotional days
Children Free Admission Day- Wednesday, September 7 Children 12 and under are free all day.
Senior Day-Thursday, September 8- Fair goers 65 and over get in for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Bargain Day- Friday, September 9- Everyone older than 12 admitted for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Sunday- September 11- After 3pm everyone admitted for $7
*RIDE WRISTBANDs | WED-Thur- FRi and SUN
Wed, Sept 7: 3pm – Close -$25 per person on site purchase
Thurs, Sept 8: 1pm – Close-$30 per person on site purchase
Fri, Sept 9: Noon – 5pm-$30 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 10
Sun, Sept 11: 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.
On-line pre-sold ride wristbands are valid any ONE day and will be sold online prior to the fair until midnight of September 6th for $25 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 Cinnamon Bread
Wednesday 2:00 pm- Chicken Pot Pie
Wednesday 3:15 pm- Chile
Thursday: 11:00 am – Apple Cider Donuts
Thursday: 1:00 pm – Beef Roundup!
Thursday: 3:00 pm – Ole! Salsa
Friday: 11:00 am – Gotta Love Chocolate
Friday: 1:00 pm – Celebrate Pork
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 7th 7-10pm
Redhorse
Thursday, September 8th 7-10pm
Brian, Mary & Friends
Friday, September 9th 7-11pm
Ray’s Rockets
Saturday, September 10th (two shows)
Drift Away 1-4pm
The Party Doctors 7-11pm
Sunday September 11th 1-4pm
Patchouli
Home Arts Stage Music
Wednesday, September 7th 5:30-7:30pm
Outpatience
Thursday, September 8th 5:30-7:30pm
The Roadkill Rangers
Friday, September 9th, 5:30-7:30pm
The Freddie Dixon Blues Band
Saturday, September 10th, 11:00-2:00pm
Evil John and the Dust Devils
Saturday, September 10th, 4:30-7:30pm
The Col. Boyd Band
Sunday, September 11th, 2:00-4:00pm
The Oh Yeah’s
Sandwich Fair Entertainment Acts (included with general admission) Performed at various times locations throughout the fair.
Ace Justice the Robot, Alfy’s Puppets, Balster Magic Productions, Banjo Buddies Dixie Land Trio, Dan Barth Entertainment, Buttons the Clown, Mariachi America, Carrie McQueen: Stilt Walking and Juggling, Moo-Mania, The Spoon Man, Rob Thompson’s Pure Magic, and Chris Vallillo Musical Performance
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
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