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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.
2019 Promotional Schedule coming in July
*Please refer to the below information regarding ride wristbands.
promotional days
Children Free Day- Wednesday, September 4- Children 12 and under are free
Senior Day-Thursday, September 5- Fair goers 55 and over get in for $6 before 5pm
Bargain Day- Friday, September 6- Everyone admitted for $6 before 5pm
Sunday, September 8- After 3pm everyone admitted for $6
RIDE WRISTBANDs | WED-Thur- FRi and SUN
**New expanded times for 2019**
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-$25 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 7
Sun, Sept 8: 10am – 6pm-$25 per person on site purchase
On-line pre-sold ride wristbands are valid any ONE day and will be sold online prior to the fair until midnight of September 3rd for $20 per wristband and one service fee per order. (order multiple wristbands at at time for one service fee) (Not Valid on Saturday) Link coming summer 2019 for wristband pre-sale.
Purchase your wristbands at the ride ticket booths on the Midway during the Fair.
Online prior to September 3rd.
Individual Ride Ticket Prices for 2019 (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 Dinner Rolls
Wednesday 3:00 pm- Box Mix Yellow Cake
Thursday: 11:00 am – Pumpkins & More Pumpkins
Thursday: 1:00 pm – Beef Bonanza
Thursday: 3:00 pm – Poultry Burgers
Friday: 11:00 am – Calling Chocolate Lovers
Friday: 1:00 pm – Pork Extravaganza
Friday: 3:00 pm – Gramma’s Cookie Jar
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
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2018 Information
131st Sandwich Fair Vendor List