Sandwich Fair Times 2026final - Flipbook - Page 4
2026
Sandwich Fair
Association Board
Board members back row (l to r):
Matt Wilson, Gene Frieders,
Dan Breunig, Matt Olson, Gary
Augustine. Front row (l to r):
Kurt Mattson, Jimmy Webber,
Larry Dannewitz, Ken Tyrrell,
Ron Henrich, Nancy Rex
Not pictured:
Brent Haag, Krissy Ross
2026 OFFICERS, SUPERINTENDENTS, AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS:
Larry Dannewitz, President
Kenneth Tyrrell, Vice President
Nancy Rex, Secretary
Ron Henrich, Treasurer
Additional Directors
Krissy Ross, Gene Frieders, Dan Breunig, Matt
Olson, Matthew Wilson, James Webber, Gary
Augustine, Brent Haag, Kurt Mattson
Superintendents, Co-Superintendents
General Livestock Superintendent – Kenneth Tyrrell
Open Show
Beef Cattle ...................................... Matt Olson
Dairy Cattle ..................................Patrick Tyrrell
Draft Horses ............................... Philip Nielsen
Sheep............................................Brad Temple
Dairy Goats................................... Kurt Mattson
Swine .......................................... Scott Duf昀椀eld
Rabbits........................................ Mike Jackson
Poultry .................................. Tom & Lisa Meyer
Junior Show
Beef Cattle ...........................Samantha Vatland
Dairy Cattle .................................... John Tyrrell
Sheep............................................. Ben Temple
Dairy Goats................................... Kurt Mattson
Swine ............................................ Eric Hat昀椀eld
Rabbits................................ Kenny McLaughlin
Poultry ....................................Michael Crayton
General Display Building
Superintendent............................ Krissy Ross
Open Show
Grains, Seeds and Forages ......... Kathy Wagner
Vegetables ............................... Kathy Wagner
Herbs ......................................... Kathy Wagner
Greens, Edible ............................ Kathy Wagner
Hybrid Corn ............................... Kathy Wagner
Fruits ...................................... Kathy Wagner
Flowers and Plants ........................... Laura Lusk
Needlework ............................... Bonnie Young
Clothing ..................................... Bonnie Young
Art ..................................................Pam Nelson
Amateur Photography.............. Becky Morphey
Ceramics .................................. Becky Morphey
Crafts..............................................Pam Nelson
Collections ......................... Andrea Littlebrandt
Foods .....Pam, Penny, and Karen Monkemeyer
Junior Show
Grains, Seeds and Forages .........Kelly Stehman
Vegetables .................................Kelly Stehman
Herbs .........................................Kelly Stehman
Pumpkins...................................Kelly Stehman
Plants and Flowers ........................Cathy Meyer
Clothing and Needlework .............. Pam, Penny
and Karen Monkemeyer
Foods ...... Pam, Penny and Karen Monkemeyer
Arts and Ceramics .................... Becky Morphey
Amateur Photography.............. Becky Morphey
Crafts.............................................. Diane Stahl
Collections ....................... Andrea Littlebrandt
Other
Tractor Pulls.......... Gene Frieders, Dan Breunig,
Scott Frieders
Truck Pulls ............ Gene Frieders, Dan Breunig,
Scott Frieders
Demolition Derby ............................ Dan Hoyt
Western Horse Show ....................... Chris Trone
& Tammie Kear
Class of Speed...............................Jerry Dudzik
Antique Farm Machinery.......... Roger Peterson
Sandwich Auto Show....Chad & Delaney Rogers
History Museum ..................... Joan Hardekopf
Hospitality Pavilion ....... Betty & Monty Reiners
Concessions and Displays ............ Ron Henrich,
Kim Henrich, Matthew Wilson
Crafts and Demonstrations.............Barb French
Rabbit Display ................... Mary Pat Brennan &
Valerie Klein Vezain
Caretaker.................................. Jim Webber, Jr.
Electricians ...........Reed Johnson, Frank Moran,
Gerrad Dannewitz
Main Stage Entertainment ..... Larry Dannewitz
& Lauren Hoyt
Main Stage & Track Ticket Sales .... Madni Barta,
Adam Barta, Kim Henrich
In昀椀eld & Stage Set-up ..............Gary Augustine,
Joe Barry, Charlie Abens
Ag Land Entertainment ................ Gary Skinner
Gazebo Information, Education ....KarenBreunig,
Jackie Dannewitz, and Joan Hardekopf
Mothers/Baby Tents...........Charlotte Tyrrell and
Kiara Tyrrell
Parking ...........................................Brent Haag
Sandwich Fair Historian .......... Joan Hardekopf
Ticket Sales....................................... Nancy Rex
Livestock Of昀椀ce/Data Manager ........Reilly Tyrell
Shake Up Shuf昀氀e...................... Jenna Johnson
Assistant Livestock Data Mgr ...Dianna Richards
Fair Data/Of昀椀ce Manager ..........Kelly Palmatier
Fair General Manager ...........Bradley Anderson
List of Advertisers – Please support these local businesses that support the fair!
101 Mobility ............................................18
5 B’s .........................................................12
A&B Exteriors .............................................1
ACMM Advanced Care Med. Mgmt. ........10
All Points Printing ....................................18
Alpha Home and Business Inspections ...18
Alpha Storm Solutions .............................13
AM Kitchen & Bath.....................................8
Anderson Plumbing and Heating ...........28
Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery.......................10
Artlip & Sons ............................................12
Arts on Fire...............................................20
Augustine Bros. ......................................25
B. Bish Underground ...............................25
Bee Plumbing .........................................19
Bob’s Home Woodshop ...........................11
Brenart Eye Care ......................................16
Brother’s Restaurant and Lounge ............10
C. Thomas Builders ....................................6
City of Sandwich ......................................11
Coffman Truck ..........................................25
Colonial Kitchen and Bath .......................11
Community Nutrition - Meals on Wheels ..5
Copper Sky Plumbing..............................10
Custom Tint and Vinyl ..............................10
Deanna’s Steak Sundaes............................3
Debolt Auction Service ............................18
Dekalb County Health Dept. ......................7
DeKalb Lawn & Equipment......................20
Dutek Hose ..............................................18
Earlville Farmers Coop .............................18
Fall Festival of Crafts ..................................9
First State Insurance of Earlville...............18
Floods Royal Flush ...................................25
Freedom Life Bookkeeping......................10
Genoa Italian Concessions.......................18
Graham Cracker Comic ............................10
Grannies - Fox Valley Community ............20
Henrich Lawn Care Services .....................20
Hett’s Auto Sales ......................................18
Homegrown Meat and Ice Cream............20
Hometown Lanes.....................................20
Johnson Seat & Canvas ...........................19
JW Well & Pump ......................................18
2026
Sandwich Fair Times
Pam Nelson, Publisher Jen Beckman, Executive Editor
Deanna Moore, General Manager
Michelle Knodle, Graphic Design / Layout Editor
Ellie Knepper and Amiyah Kerry, Content Editors
Rick Koshko, Writer
Gwen Allen, Leslie Byrne,
Amiyah Kerry, and Angela
Baumeister. Marketing Consultant
4
Representing
Kane County Coin & Shooting Sports ......27
Keller-Williams - Martin Reynolds ...........10
Kingston Mutual......................................16
KM Heating and Cooling .........................24
Leland’s Farmer Co...................................20
Liatrom/Centennial..................................19
Lightsource Lighting..................................9
Lite Construction......................................18
Midnight Pine .........................................10
Mikel Lawn and Snow..............................18
Morris Trailer Sales ....................................7
Mr. K’s Chuckwagon ................................18
Nelson Funeral Home..............................19
Norway Store ...........................................24
O’Donnell Excavating ..............................19
Olde Timers Antiques ..............................19
Paint Works..............................................15
Phase Welding Service & Repair..............20
Plano Collision.........................................24
Plano Quick Care .....................................18
Prindi’s Antiques and Collectibles ...........10
Quality Concessions Wisconsin Cheese...19
Reiner’s Memorials..................................11
S&S Metal Recycling ................................28
Sandwich Chamber ........................ 10 & 11
Sandwich Chiropractic .............................11
Service Now Home Services ....................17
Splash of Color ........................................18
State Farm - Micah Stoddard ...................18
Step 1 Stairworks .....................................19
Stephen’s Heating and Cooling...............11
Superior Diesel ..........................................7
TERA ................................................ 22 & 23
Terpstras Floor Center ................................7
Thatcher Mechanical......................... 1 & 20
The Rotary Club of Sandwich ...................11
The Travel Bug..........................................19
Thrivent Financial ....................................18
Tri-County Property Management ...........11
Tuxedo Zone ............................................11
Vinez Wine Bar ........................................11
Walden Lock ............................................18
Whittaker Auto Salvage ...........................10
Why Knot Massage? ................................10
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