The Sandwich Fair, one of the oldest county fairs in Illinois, is open through the weekend (9/3-9/7). Sandwich is also WNIJ reporter Peter Medlin’s hometown and he went down to the fairgrounds to share his five tips for a great fair experience:
- Be deliberate about WHEN to go to the fair!
-Do you enjoy the sound of tractor pulls in the evening? Do you love the Demolition Derby? Either way, check the schedule to pick the loudest/quietest time to enjoy the fair. - You need a "walking" snack and a "sitting" snack.
-You're going to walk a lot around the fairgrounds, so grab a lemon shakeup or some cinnamon-roasted nuts while you explore vendors and booths. You don't want to try walking with a plate of barbecue or a funnel cake. A fumbled Elephant Ear would be heartbreaking. Don't risk it. - Enjoy the exhibits!
-Folks from all over enter their best paintings, photos, ceramics, pumpkins, floral arrangements, and much more. There are thousands of submissions. Take a few minutes to appreciate the talent. - See the animals!
-Do I need to sell you on adorable baby goats? Calves? Ducks? Bunnies? They're adorable. You won't regret it. - Ride at least one ride, if you can.
-I don't care if it's the Gravitron, the Ferris Wheel, or one of those slides you go down on a burlap sack. How often do you ride a ride? Once a year? Never? Maybe you've got a kid with you who would love to go too! You'll feel fantastic about it later, as long as you've allowed the fried food to settle first.
