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135th Sandwich Fair • September 6–10, 2023
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OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE SANDWICH FAIR
Official Fair Map with Exhibitors and Attractions
Complete Schedule of Events and Activities
OUR 135 th YEAR
President’s Welcome
Welcome to the 135th Sandwich Fair!
Families have always been an important part of the fair.
Most organizers, exhibitors, and vendors rely on family to
help make the event successful. An example of the positive
impact of Fair-families is our beautiful Horticulture Building
which has been supervised by the Wagner family since 1947.
Louis Wagner served as a Superintendent from 1947 to 1984
and as a Director from 1955 to 1985. His son, John, became a
Director in 1973. John stepped down this year after 50 years
of dedicated service and ambassadorship to the Sandwich Fair.
John’s daughter, Krissy Ross, was appointed to the Board of
Directors, which means the Horticulture Building will continue
under the direction of the Wagner family for 76 years and
counting.
We are saddened to share that Harold Dannewitz passed away
in July of this year. Harold was in charge of electricity at the
fairgrounds since 1991 and served as a Director since 1994.
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He was instrumental in many of the improvements to
our infrastructure and worked tirelessly to maintain
and improve the fairgrounds, electrical systems, and
campgrounds. His role in leading patriotic ceremonies,
such as the raising of the flag and September 11th
memorial, will especially be missed.
This year we are proud to introduce our refurbished
ticket booth. We have moved and updated our original
fair ticket booth which was built in the late 1800s. In
1974, it was moved to the west end of the grounds
where it sat dormant for a few decades. It has been
refreshed and will welcome fairgoers on the east end
of the grounds.
Please join me and my family and enjoy the very best of
Americana - The Sandwich Fair 2023!
Larry Dannewitz
President, Sandwich Fair Association
Larry Dannewitz and his family
welcome you, and hope you
make fantastic memories at the
2023 Sandwich Fair.
Front L-R: Caden, Everett, Charlotte
Back L-R: Lauren, Dan, Larry, Jackie,
Drew, Ashleigh
SANDWICH FAIR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2023
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 6 – CHILDREN FREE DAY
Children 12 years old or younger – free gate admission all day
All Day.........................Open Show and Jr. Show Judging
9 AM............................Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising
w/SHS Band, Round Office
9 AM............................Western Show, Horse Arena
11 AM..........................Harness Racing
Noon...........................Equipment Vendor Showcase, Northwest of Racetrack
1 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
1-4 PM.........................Patchouli, Ag Land Stage
3 PM............................Rides Open - $25 wristband to close
3 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
5:30 – 7:30 PM............Ethan Bell, Home Arts Stage
7 PM............................IL State RC Car and Truck Racing, Track
7-10 PM.......................Company Men, Ag Land Stage
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7 – SENIOR DAY
Fair goers 65 and over admitted for $7.00 before 5 PM.
Children 12 and under free gate admission until 5 PM.
Children 5 and under free gate admission all day.
All Day.........................Open Show Livestock Judging
11 AM..........................Culinary Competition, Home Arts
Noon...........................Max Armstrong with Back Paiges, Ag Land Stage
1 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
1 PM............................Rides Open - $30 wristband to close
3 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
6:30 PM.......................NTPA Truck Pulls, Pulling Track
5:30 – 7:30 PM............The Simple Remedy, Home Arts Stage
7-10 PM.......................Back Paiges, Ag Land Stage
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 – BARGAIN DAY
Everyone older than 12 admitted for $7.00 before 5:00 PM
Children 12 and under Free gate admission until 5:00 PM
Children 5 and under free gate admission all day.
9 AM............................Draft Horse Show, Livestock Arena
11 AM..........................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
Noon...........................Rides Open - $30 wristband until 5:00 PM
Noon...........................WSPY 107.1 Show with Max Armstrong & Chris
Schwemlein, Kevin Schramm, TD Ryan with Cross
Roads Band, Ag Land Stage
1 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
3 PM............................Culinary Competition, Home Arts Stage
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3-5 PM.........................Talk of the Town Band, Ag Land Stage
5:30 – 7:30 PM............Eli Somlock & the 34 East, Home Arts Stage
7-11 PM.......................Steve Sharp Bank, Ag Land Stage
6-10 PM.......................Danielle Bradbery, Flatland Calvary,
JORDAN DAVIS, Main Stage
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9
Children 5 and under free gate admission all day
9 AM............................Jr. Show Livestock Judging, All Day
10 AM..........................Rides Open - No wristband pricing
11 AM-2 PM................Busker Hayseed, Home Arts Stage
12:30 PM.....................NTPA Tractor Pulls, Pulling Track
1 – 4PM.......................Craig Mathey & Friends, Ag Land Stage
4:30 – 7:30 PM............Redhorse, Home Arts Stage
6:30 PM.......................NTPA Tractor Pulls, Pulling Track
7-11 PM.......................The Lizzy Neal Band, Ag Land Stage
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10
Children 5 and under free gate admission all day
Everyone admitted for $7.00 after 3PM until closing
8:30 AM.......................Worship Service, Home Arts Stage
9 AM............................Jr. Show Livestock Judging
10 AM..........................Rides Open - $30 wristband until 6 PM
10 AM-4 PM................Antique Auto Show, Track Infield
12-12:45 PM................Cloggin’ Craze, Home Arts Stage
1 PM............................Demolition Derby, Track
1 PM............................Draft Horse Pulls, Horse Arena
1 - 4 PM.......................Silver Highlights, Ag Land Stage
2 - 4 PM.......................Zydeco Voodoo, Home Arts Stage
2 PM............................Sheep Lead Classes, Livestock Arena
3:30 PM.......................Demolition Derby, Track
EVERYDAY – VARIOUS TIMES AND LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE FAIR
All American Lumberjack Show, Ace Justice the Robot, Balaster Magic
Productions, Banjo Buddies Dixie Land Trio, Dan Barth
Entertainment, Buttons the Clown, Mariachi America, Carrie
McQueen Stilt Walking and Juggling, Moo-Mania, The Spoon Man,
Rob Thompson’s Pure Magic, and Chris Vallillo Musical Performance,
Shari Farley playing Hammered Dulcimer, FFA Farm Zoo, Antique Farm
Machinery, Arts and Craft Demonstrations, Exhibits, Rides, Displays,
Food Stands, Hospitality Pavilion, Music on the Ag Land Stage and
Home Arts Stage, Giant Carnival Midway, Livestock Judging
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