More About Sandwich Fair
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.
Here are a few snippets. Please click on the View Website link for full fair information and Ticket purchases:
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
Click here to buy tickets online.
*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-$25 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 10
Sun, Sept 11: 10am – 6pm-$25 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.
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.
Here are a few snippets. Please click on the View Website link for full fair information and Ticket purchases:
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
Click here to buy tickets online.
*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-$25 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 10
Sun, Sept 11: 10am – 6pm-$25 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.
Date & Time
September 11, 2022
Location
Sandwich Fair
15730 Pratt Road
Sandwich, IL 60548
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