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Sandwich Fair 2025
September 3, 2025 – September 7, 2025
The Sandwich Fair, first started as an annual livestock show in DeKalb County. Held the Wednesday through Sunday after Labor Day since 1888, Sandwich Fair is one of the oldest continuing county fairs in Illinois! Large crowds stroll throughout the beautiful tree-lined grounds all five days of the fair which has something for everyone, including a carnival, live music, truck pulls, and more.
HOURS OF THE FAIR september 3-7, 2025
Main Stage and Track Daily Schedule
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 3 Children 12 and under are free all day.
Senior Day-Thursday, September 4- Fair goers 65 and over get in for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Bargain Day- Friday, September 5- Everyone older than 12 admitted for $7 before 5pm. 12 and under are free until 5pm.
Sunday- September 7- After 3pm everyone admitted for $7
carnival pricing and schedule information
*RIDE WRISTBANDs | WED-Thur- FRi and SUN
*Pricing for on-site (bought at the fairgrounds in person) There will be a $2.00 activation fee for each wristband.
Wed, Sept 3: 3pm – Close -$25 per person on site purchase
Thurs, Sept 4: 1pm – Close-$30 per person on site purchase
Fri, Sept 5: Noon – 5pm-$30 per person on site purchase
No wristband rides on Sat, Sept 6
Sun, Sept 7: 10am – 6pm-$30 per person on site purchase
8 a.m.–11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 a.m.–12 a.m. Saturday; and 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday.
