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Sandwich Fair

Name: Sandwich Fair
Start: 2026-09-09
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Sandwich, DeKalb County

The 138th annual Sandwich Fair is a historic county fair held from Wednesday, September 9 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, southern DeKalb County, Illinois. It features livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, a carnival, live music, harness racing, and various other family-friendly activities.

Date: Sep 9-13, 2026
Location: Sandwich, DeKalb County
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Livestock shows and judging
Carnival rides and games
Live music performances, including headliner Brantley Gilbert
Harness racing

The Sandwich Fair is a long-standing county fair, celebrating its 138th annual iteration in 2026. This quintessential hometown event takes place at the Sandwich Fairgrounds in Sandwich, located in southern DeKalb County, Illinois. The fair runs for five days, opening on Wednesday, September 9, and concluding on Sunday, September 13.

Visitors can expect a wide array of attractions, including traditional livestock shows and judging, agricultural exhibits, and a carnival with unlimited ride wristband specials available on most days. The fair also offers live entertainment, with country star Brantley Gilbert headlining the Main Stage on Friday, September 11, and other bands performing on the Ag Land Stage. Additional highlights include harness racing, Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships, antique farm equipment displays, a farm zoo, and various fair food vendors. Parking at the fair is free.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sandwich Fairgrounds; www.shawlocal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Sandwich, DeKalb County

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.