Starting this Wednesday, September 3rd, and running thru Sunday, September 7th, this is the week of the 127th annual Sandwich Fair. Sandwich is proud to be the home of the Sandwich Fair (less and less aka: The DeKalb County Fair). Held every year since 1889, it is the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. The Sandwich Fair has been voted the #1 Fair in Illinois, and it is easy to understand why 190,000 to 240,000 people gather on the grounds of the Sandwich Fair each year. It is not only fun to participate in the fair events, activities, and excitement, but it is wonderful to simply stroll along the beautiful tree-lined grounds and attractive historic buildings.
The Sandwich Fair is a “happening” of old traditions and new surprises where friends and family come together to enjoy national entertainment, motor events, great food, a huge carnival midway, exhibits, livestock judging, tractor pulls, live entertainment and the list goes on and on. Whether you are a newcomer to the Sandwich Fair or a long-time attendee, you will find this event has something for everyone and deserves a blue ribbon.
Country music success, Easton Corbin will take the Grandstand Stage on Friday evening with Special Guest Back Country Roads. In the Grandstand on Saturday is the NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls at 12:30 and 6:30pm and Sunday, watch the Demolition Derby at both 1 and 3pm. The full Grandstand and Agland Stage schedules can be found below.
The Fair is located at 1401 Suydam Rd. in Sandwich, IL 60548. Hours of Operation: Gates open at 8 a.m. Buildings open 9 a.m. Buildings close at 9 p.m. Download/View a copy of the Sandwich Fair Schedule (PDF) Visit the Sandwich Fair website to learn more.
Grandstand Schedule
WEDNESDAY, September 3
- 11 a.m. – Harness Racing
- 7 p.m. – Snapshot
THURSDAY, September 4
- 11 a.m. – Harness Racing
- 6:30 p.m. – NTPA Sanctioned Truck Pulls
FRIDAY September 5
- 7 p.m. – Easton Corbin with Special Guest Back Country Roads
SATURDAY, September 6
- 12:30 p.m. – NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls
- 6:30 p.m. – NTPA Sanctioned Tractor Pulls
SUNDAY, September 7
- 1 p.m. – Demolition Derby
- 3 p.m. – Demolition Derby
Agland Stage Schedule
WEDNESDAY, September 3
- 12 p.m., Max Armstrong along with the
“Round House” band - 6 p.m., Talent Show
THURSDAY, September 4
- 12 p.m., Orion Samuelson with “Round House” band
- 7 to 10 p.m., Destination Unknown Band
FRIDAY, September 5
- 12 p.m., WSPY Show, featuring Max Armstrong, Chris Schwemlein, and “Crossroads” band. This show is also broadcast on WCSJ, and WLBK.
- 3 to 5 p.m., Talk of the Town band, USO Style Show
- 7 to11 p.m., Lincoln Don’t Lie Band
SATURDAY, September 6
- 1 to 4 p.m., Four Wheel Drive Band
- 7 to 11 p.m., Lizzi Neil Band
SUNDAY, September 8
- 1 to 4 p.m., The Relics Band
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