Sandwich Fair Times 2026final - Flipbook - Page 3
FIRST AND
LASTING IMPRESSIONS
If you bought a Sandwich Fair pin made during the last 33
years, you own a Jackie Dannewitz design. You may also own
one of her designs if you bought a mug or sweatshirt at the
gazebo. Her logos are on Sandwich Fair posters, 昀氀yers, and
琀椀ckets. Have a le琀琀er cancelled at the U.S. Postal Service sta琀椀on at the fair and the recipient will get a copy of her work.
Jackie volunteered to work in the gazebo in the early 1990s
and started designing the pins in 1993. The pin for next year
will be designed shortly a昀琀er this year’s fair ends. Jackie says
it’s hard to come up with fresh ideas a昀琀er so many years. But
she credits a good commi琀琀ee that brainstorms themes.
“And then I sort of incorporate that into the posters that we
put out and the brochures, the 琀椀ckets, the 昀氀yers. Just pre琀琀y
much all the print that we do.”
She uses a computer now. That wasn’t common when she
started.
“I would hand draw everything, add the type, paste it up and
so forth.”
Although Jackie describes herself as not a great ar琀椀st by any
stretch, the Leland High School graduate went into business
doing art.
“When I was in high school, I was always doing posters for
basketball games and school events and prom and homecoming or whatever, and then I kind of started my own li琀琀le business of graphic design.”
Jackie likes when people who don’t know her like what they
see in the pins.
“We have collectors that would probably buy it whether
they liked it or not. But it makes me feel good and kind of
smile to know that they like my artwork.”
The 2026 pin was designed by local ar琀椀st Jackie Dannewitz. This
one-of-a-kind design features a “fairscape” featuring buildings on
the fairgrounds. Accents with stars and patrio琀椀c red, white and
blue were added to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.
Hop Around the Fair
with Boomer Bunny
Want a fun fair experience for all
ages that’s also free? Pick up a
Fun Fair Facts activity booklet
where you see a poster and get
started. As we celebrate the United State’s 250 anniversary, hop
along with Boomer Bunny to learn
about how Illinois and DeKalb
County have contributed to American history through Education,
Agriculture, and Industrial Growth.
Posters for stamping stations are
at: Craft Demonstration Building,
Horticulture Building, Fair History
Museum, Hospitality Pavilion and the FFA Farm Zoo. When you
collect all 5 stamps, bring your book to the Gazebo Information
Center and get one last stamp and collect a small prize. (Prizes
while supplies last.) While you’re there, check out our Sandwich
Fair souvenirs, T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats and . . . . our adorable
Boomer Bunny plush animal!
Top 5 FOODS at this year’s Sandwich Fair
found at DeAnna’s Seating Tent
5. BBQ Pork Ribs on a Stick
on a Stick
Slow Smoked Rib meat cut into
bit sized chunks and flame grilled
with sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect for
walking around the fair.
4. Mocha Fudge Brownie Sundae
Fresh Baked Ghirardelli Brownie
topped with vanilla ice cream,
hot fudge, Espresso Sauce,
nuts or sprinkles and finished
with Mocha Whip Cream.
3. Red, White, Bleu Steak Sundae
The Original Steak Sundae got a major patriotic
upgrade for America’s 250th. Fresh Cut fries
layered with Red Rocket
Sauce and Grilled Onions, next
is our Sirloin Steak Chunks
and White Homemade Ranch,
and finally topped with Bleu
Cheese Crumbles. Ranch
lovers Rejoice!
© Nelson Publishing, Inc.
2. Blue Hawaiian Lemonade w/ Pina Colada Cold
Foam
It’s a red white and blue
lemonade for America’s
250th! Fun layers of color
and toppings make this
a drink worth sharing
with your friends Fresh
Squeezed Lemonade,
Pineapple Tea, & Blue
Raspberry mixed together to create a vibrant
Blue drink, then add a layer of tropical flavor
with Pina Colada Cold Foam on Top and Red
sugar.
1. Reeses Pieces Donut Burger
Start with a toasted homemade donut, flame
grilled burger layered with cheese & crispy
bacon. Drizzled with Chocolate Nutella, vanilla
icing, and Reese’s Pieces
on top. It’s sweet, it’s
salty, it is the best thing
to eat at the Fair this year!
Good for breakfast or
dinner.
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