The Sandwich Fair begins this Wednesday, September 9th and runs through this Sunday September 13th, 2015. 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, Brett Eldredge taking the stage on Friday, Sept. 11, 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, $5 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.
For the annual (grounds) schedule, please visit the annual calendar page.
Download/View a copy of the Sandwich Fair Schedule (PDF)
Wednesday September 9
{Children Free Day}
Kids 12 years old or less receive free gate admissions.
RIDE WRISTBANDS: $25 – 5 p.m. to close
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM |
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 “Round House” Band | Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM |
Culinary Competition: Bountiful Yeast Goodies, with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 4 PM |
Culinary Competition: Salsa Fiesta, withSherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer, |
Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 10 p.m. The Relics |
Ag Land Stage |
| 7 PM |
Neverly Brothers | Grandstand |
| 7 PM |
Redhorse | Home Arts Building Stage |
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Thursday September 10
{Senior Citizen Bargain Day}
Senior citizens receive $5 gate admission until 5 p.m.
Special wristband day, ALL DAY, unlimited rides for $25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | Open Show Livestock Judging (All Day) | Livestock Area |
| 11 AM | Harness Racing | Grandstand Racetrack |
| 11 AM | Culinary Competition: Same Recipe Apple Pie | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 12 PM | Orion Samuelson with the “Round House” Band | Ag Land Stage |
| 12:30 PM | Food Cooking Demo by Chef Darrel | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 2 PM | Culinary Competition: Beef Bonanza (with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 4 PM | Culinary Competition: Let’s Celebrate Chicken! (with Sherri Farleyplaying the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 6:30 PM |
NTPA SANCTIONED TRUCK PULLS | Grandstand |
| 7 PM | 7 to 9 p.m. Ethan Bell Band |
Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 10 p.m. Back Paiges |
Ag Land Stage |
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Friday September 11
{Bargain Day, Armed Forces Day,
and $5 until 5}
Everyone admitted for $5 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 and Crossroads Band (also broadcast on WCSJ FM/AM, WLBK FM/AM) | Ag Land Stage |
| 1 PM | 9/11 Rememberance Ceremony | 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: Chili, (with Sherri Farley playing the hammered dulcimer) | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 5 PM |
Vintage Baseball | Grandstand Infield |
| 6 PM | 6 to 8 p.m.Woody James | Home Arts Building Stage |
| 7 PM | 7 to 11 p.m.Billy Croft and the 5 Alarm | Ag Land Stage |
| 8 PM |
Brett Elderidge | Grandstand Main Stage |
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Saturday September 12
Truck pull and tractor pull at the Grandstand
kids won’t want to miss Northern Illinois Outlaws, “Showdown in DeKalb County” in the Livestock Arena
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | Junior Show Livestock Judging (All Day) | Fairgrounds |
| 9 AM | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fox River Lutheran Church |
Home Arts Building Stage |
| 12:30 PM | NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls | Grandstand |
| 1 PM | 1 to 4 p.m. Chris Valillo and Bucky Walker |
Ag Land Stage |
| 2 PM | Northern Illinois OutlawsShowdown in DeKalb County | Livestock Area |
| 4 PM | 4 to 6:30 p.m. Phoenixx |
Home Arts Building Stage |
| 6:30 PM | NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls | Grandstand |
| 7 PM | Micro-Mini Tractor Pulls | Livestock Area |
| 7:30 PM | 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Woody James |
Ag Land Stage |
Sunday September 13
Great Family Entertainment!
Admission is $5 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 | |
| 9 AM | Junior Show Livestock Judging (All Day) | Fairgrounds | |
| 10 AM | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sandwich Auto Show |
Racetrack Infield | |
| 12 PM | 12 to 2 p.m. Field Day |
Home Arts Building Stage | |
| 1 PM | Draft Horse Pulls | Livestock Area | |
| 1 PM | Demolition Derby | Grandstand | |
| 1 PM | 1 to 4 p.m. Patchouli |
Ag Land Stage | |
| 2 PM | Sheep lead classes | Livestock Area | |
| 3 PM | Demolition Derby | Grandstand | |
| 3 PM | 3 to 3:45 p.m. Cloggin’ Craze |
Home Arts Building Stage | |
| 3 PM | RIDE WRISTBAND $15 |
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| 3 PM | $5 ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE |
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