About Sandwich Fair
The Sandwich Fair in Sandwich is a five-day mid-September celebration in DeKalb County, one of Illinois's most beloved and historically significant county fairs drawing over 200,000 visitors annually. First held in 1888, it has been a Illinois agricultural tradition for over a century.
What to Expect
Expect champion livestock shows, harness racing, 4-H and FFA competitions, a large midway, outstanding food vendors, and the full traditional county fair experience that has made the Sandwich Fair legendary.
Visitor Tips
The Sandwich Fair has been held annually since 1888 and is famous for maintaining genuine agricultural traditions — harness racing, enormous livestock barns, and fresh farm food define this classic Illinois fair.
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