The Sandwich Fair begins this Wednesday, September 7th and runs through this Sunday September 11th, 2016. The Sandwich Fair (DeKalb County Fair) is the oldest continuing fair in the state of Illinois. See distinctive buildings on beautiful tree-lined grounds, an ever-evolving array of exhibits, commercial displays, agricultural displays, harness races, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, carnival rides, food stands, and a variety of other attractions. One of this year’s highlights is Country Music Awards New Artist of the Year, Frankie Ballard taking the stage on Friday, Sept. 9th, at 8 p.m..
There’s plenty of free entertainment everyday as well! See Buttons the Clown; Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio; Dan Barth Entertainment; Carrie McQueen-Stilt Walking and Juggling; FFA Farm Zoo; Antique Farm Machinery; Arts and Crafts Demonstrations; Indian Valley Theatre-Melodrama’s; Balster Magic Productions, Inc.; Maggie the Milking Cow; Rob Thompson’s Pure Magic and Mariachi America, all for free!
The 128th Sandwich Fair hosts the Midwest’s largest display of agricultural and home arts exhibits. General admission to the Fair is $9 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 and those under 6 are free. Season passes can be purchased for $22/adults and $8 children. Other specials can be found on the Sandwich Fair website. See each day’s full schedule of events below!
Daily Fair Schedule Below!
Hours of Operation: Gates open at 8 a.m. Buildings open 9 a.m. Buildings close at 9 p.m.
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 6:30 p.m. | All American Lumberjack Show |
| Thursday 6:30 p.m. | NTPA Sanctioned Truck Pulls |
| Friday 8 p.m. | Frankie Ballard |
| Saturday 12:30 p.m. | NTPA Tractor Pulls |
| Saturday 6:30 p.m. | NTPA Tractor Pulls |
| Sunday 1 & 3:30 p.m. | Demolition Derby |
Wednesday September 7
{Children Free Day}
Kids 12 years old or less receive free gate admissions.
RIDE WRISTBANDS: $25 – 5 p.m. to close
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All DAY | Open and Junior Show Judging (All Day) | Fairgrounds |
| 9 AM | Western Horse Show (All Day) | Livestock Area |
| 11 AM | Harness Racing | Grandstand Racetrack |
| 12 PM | Max Armstrong along with the Back Paiges Band | Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM | Culinary Competition: Bountiful Yeast Treats, with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 3:15 PM | Jr. Culinary Competition: Pizza, with Sherri Farleyplaying the hammered dulcimer | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 4 PM | Culinary Competition: Pasta Possibilities, with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 6:30 PM | All American Lumberjack Show | Main Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 9 p.m. Field Day | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 10 p.m. The Home Town Band | Ag Land Stage |
Thursday September 8
{Senior Citizen Bargain Day}
Senior citizens receive $6 gate admission until 5 p.m.
Special wristband day, ALL DAY, unlimited rides for $25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| All DAY | Open Show Livestock Judging (All Day) | Livestock Area |
| 11 AM | Culinary Competition: Same Recipe Pumpkin Bread | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 12 PM | Orion Samuelson with the Back Paiges Band | Ag Land Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Food Cooking Demo by Chef Darrel | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 2 PM | Culinary Competition: Beef Bonanza (withSherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 4 PM | Culinary Competition: Let’s Celebrate Chicken! (with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 6:30 PM | NTPA SANCTIONED TRUCK PULLS | Pulling Track |
| 6:30 PM | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mary and the Troublemakers | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 10 p.m. Back Paiges | Ag Land Stage |
Friday September 9
{Bargain Day, Armed Forces Day,
and $6 until 5}
Everyone admitted for $6 until 5 p.m.
Currently serving in the Military with Military ID admitted FREE until 5 p.m.
Ride wristbands $25 from 12 to 5 p.m.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | Draft Horse Show | Livestock Area |
| 11 AM | Culinary Competition: Chocolate Lover’s Dream | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 12 PM | WSPY show, featuring Max Armstrong and Chris Schwemlien(also broadcast on WCSJ FM/AM, WLBK FM/AM) | Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM | Culinary Competition: Pork Extravaganza (with Sherri Farleyplaying the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 3 PM | 3 to 5 p.m.Talk of the Town Band USO Style Show | Ag Land Stage |
| 4 PM | Culinary Competition: Comforting Chili, (with Sherri Farleyplaying the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 5 PM | Vintage Baseball | Track Infield |
| 6 PM | 6 to 8 p.m.Indian Creek Band | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 11 p.m.Road Angel | Ag Land Stage |
| 8 PM | Frankie Ballard | Main Stage |
Saturday September 10
Truck pull and tractor pulls at the Pulling Track
kids won’t want to miss Northern Illinois Outlaws, “Showdown in DeKalb County” in the Livestock Arena
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ALL DAY | Junior Show Livestock Judging (All Day) | Fairgrounds |
| 12:30 PM | NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls | Grandstand |
| 1 PM | 1 to 4 p.m. Steve Sharp | Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM | Northern Illinois Outlaws Showdown in DeKalb County | Livestock Arena |
| 4 PM | 4 to 6:30 p.m. Phoenixx | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 6:30 PM | NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls | Pulling Track |
| 7 PM | Micro-Mini Tractor Pulls | Livestock Area |
| 7 PM | 7 to 11 p.m. Whiskey Romance | Ag Land Stage |
Sunday September 11
Great Family Entertainment!
Admission is $6 and
Ride wristbands are $15 after 3 p.m.
The kids will be amazed to see the draft horses, and everyone will love theDemolition Derby
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Worship at the Fair(provided by area churches) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 10 AM | 9/11 Rememberance | Ag Land Stage |
| 10 AM | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandwich Auto Show | Racetrack Infield |
| 12 PM | 12 to 2 p.m. Red Horse | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 1 PM | Draft Horse Pulls | Livestock Arena |
| 1 PM | Demolition Derby | On the Track |
| 1 PM | 1 to 4 p.m. Patchouli | Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM | Sheep lead classes | Livestock Area |
| 3:30 PM | Demolition Derby | Grandstand |
| 3 PM | 3 to 3:45 p.m. Cloggin’ Craze | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 3 PM | RIDE WRISTBAND $15 | |
| 3 PM | $6 ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE | |
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8 Comments
Yes!!
Senior day is Thursday !
My parents met, for the first time, at the Sandwich Fair! Loved going to it!!
Wow! Have not been to the Sandwich Fair in years! Have fun!
Jason DuPrey
Definitely
Sounds interesting.
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