County Fair Guide

Sandwich Fair

Sandwich, Illinois

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Typical Month

September

Duration

5 days

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Size

large

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.

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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