Sandwich Fair Times 2025 FINAL - Flipbook - Page 3
2025 SANDWICH FAIR SOUVENIRS
Submitted by Vivian C. Wright, Ed.D.
On Wednesday, September 3 fairgoers will line up early at the Gazebo to buy souvenirs
at the 137th DeKalb County [Sandwich] Fair. The collectibles go on sale immediately after
the opening ceremony. The Gazebo is north of the Home Arts Building near the WSPY
broadcasting tent.
This year’s pins, ornaments, magnets, and T-shirts highlight the Craft Demonstration
Building. Located just south of the racetrack, it opened in 1987. For 15 years prior to the
construction of the building, crafters sold their items under a tent-covered area on the
south side of the Home Arts building. When the building opened, five of the crafters moved
into the new space. The number of artisans has increased each year. They sell their crafts
while demonstrating their work. Fairgoers return each year to buy, admire, and place orders.
The special collectible this year is a 6”x10” wooden cutting board. It is engraved with several
buildings and iconic features of the fairgrounds. A heather-colored tote bag is new this year. Other
collectibles include a maize-colored mug that is a perfect size for a cup of soup or a large cup of coffee or
tea. The style is reminiscent of a tin cup from the old west campfire days. Always a sellout is the snapback
Richardson 112 trucker cap. It comes in heather gray with black and has a mesh back. On the front is a patch
showing a Sandwich Fair logo.
Cloth items include a short-sleeved T-shirt and crew-neck sweatshirt in adult sizes S to XXXL. The T-shirt
is a dark heather maroon color; the sweatshirt is a dark heather color. Toddler, youth, and onesie clothing
come in shades of blue in sizes 6M to L. Adults as well as children will be glad to know there is a new, plush
animal to add to their collections; Nanny, the goat, is made by Glory Be.
Souvenirs from previous years are available in limited quantities. They are wooden puzzles, shake up
beverage socks, honey pots by Rowe Pottery, pins, magnets, wooden ornaments, postcards, and note cards.
Artwork on many of the souvenirs is by local artist Jackie Dannewitz.
A preview of the souvenirs may be seen at www.sandwichfair.com. The
following local businesses, libraries, and banks display the souvenirs:
Leo’s Trophies and the Fair Office in Sandwich; libraries in Sandwich,
Somonauk, and Newark; First National Bank in Sandwich; Resource
Bank in Somonauk; Heartland Banks in Sandwich, Plano, Somonauk,
DeKalb, and Newark.
THE FOOD NETWORK & CARNIVAL EATS
FEATURED HOMETOWN FAMILY IS BACK.
DeAnna’s Steak Sundaes owner and
Yorkville High school Graduate Jeff
Hagy is back at the Sandwich
fair. His Food Network featured
family and foods are excited to
be adding a large seating tent
for this years fair. Hagy says
“Stop by, say hi, and enjoy
sitting in the
shade as you
take a break
from all of the
fun at the fair.”
They are serving
up smiles and
their
award
winning
foods
at their Food
Court behind the
grandstand ticket
box. “We grew up
in Yorkville so The
Sandwich fair feels
like home and is our favorite fair to
work. We enjoy seeing friends and
family during fair week.”
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
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Here are the TOP 5 FOODS
to try at this years
Sandwich Fair
5. Parmesan Crusted Steak
on a Stick
Tender chunks of seasoned
steak flame grilled and coated in
Parmesean and garlic cream sauce
4. Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
Freshly Baked Ghirardelli Brownie,
vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whip
cream, & sprinkles or nuts on top.
3. Cotton Candy
Lemonade
Cold brewed Blue
Butterfly tea,
watermelon chunks,
grape pieces and
blended with fresh
lemonade. This fun
drink will make you
feel like a kid again. No artificial
colors, dyes, sweeteners in this
flavorful drink.....Let the fruit do
that talking.
2025 Sandwich Fair Times
2. Campfire Burger
This the best burger you will try at
the fair! Toast a homeade bun and
top with a
flame grilled
1/3lb Angus
beef patty.
Next up is
baked beans
and slice
of smoked
gouda cheese. Finish it off with a
grilled hot dog sliced in half.
1. Surf n Turf Alfredo
Fresh Cut fries coated in garlic
parmesan, scoops of Sirloin
Steak & sauteed Cajun Shrimp,
topped with creamy Alfredo
sauce &
mushrooms.
They are
bringing all
the flavors of
fine dining to
the fair with
this Italian
inspired dish.
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