2008 Schedule of
Events
As With Everything in Life . . .
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!!!!
Thursday July 3rd
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
KishHealth System Wellness Fair
Offering skin analysis, foot screenings, mini-acupuncture, BMI & body fat testing,
BP checks, & glucose finger sticks! Get an ambulance tour, Air Angels, games &
educational activities. This is one event not to miss!
Located on the North side of the Valley West Community Hospital Campus.
6:30 p.m. - Dusk
Baggo Tournament
Don't miss this fun event with prizes awarded to the Winners!
This event is sponsored by the Sandwich Park District and held at Knights Park
At Dusk
Movie In The Park
Bring the lawn chairs & blankets for an enchanted evening under the stars. This ever
popular Freedom Days event is sponsored by the Sandwich Park District & follows the
Baggo Tournament at Knights Park
The movie is rated PG and stars John Candy & Dan Aykroyd with hilarious antics of what can happen on a summer vacation!
9:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Karaoke with All Pro DJ
Best Western Timber Creek Inn is hosting this event at the Inn
Now Sandwich has a place to stay during Freedom Days!
Friday July 4th
9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Stop by the Best Western Timber Creek Inn and rock out with the extremely cool band Q-Balls!
Saturday July 5
Parade
Line Up @ Sandwich
Fairgrounds
All entrants will
be admitted at the West gate on
You will be
issued an entry number at the gate and your numbered
position in the parade
will be clearly marked.
Click here for a parade entry form!
Freedom Days Parade Begins!
Sponsored by the City of Sandwich
Craft Show
Click here for an application!
The BBQ People
Fresh off the grill . . . hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, chicken sandwiches & roasted corn! Available as a meal or a la carte . . . affordable family prices too!
10:00 - ?
Will be offering a unique hands
on clay project for all that are interested!
Go Fish
Toss the ping pong ball into the fishbowl and WIN the Fish PLUS
the Bowl...Play "til you WIN! Sponsored by Brenda Day of Hair Spice (this event will run until the fish are gone!)
Horse drawn Carriage Rides by Penny
Take a leisurely ride thru the streets of Sandwich (not a free event)
Brenda's Buckets
Our adult version of Bozo Buckets
Bucket #5 is a meal for 2 at Brenda's Bread Basket!
Dunk Tank
Get DUNKED for a small donation to benefit the
Freedom Days 2008 Events
Sponsored by Becky Lueken of Country Market
Fox Valley Health & Rehab
Providing FREE 5 minute relaxing massages!
Balloon Darts
A prize under every broken balloon!
Candy Sand Art
Create it *Pour It* Eat it!
Provided by All For Fun!
Fun Games for the Smaller Kids!!!
Duck pond, fishing game, mini golf, lucky key (opens the door), bean bag toss, and
bozo buckets where everyone wins a prize!
Sponsored by Linda Kelleher RE/MAX Great American II
Paintball Target Practice
Ready . . . Aim . . . Fire. . . at the targets set up in the paintball booth!
A great way to get introduced to this sport!
Sponsored by Fox River Paintball in Millington!
Sidewalk Chalk Art
The Kids loved this one last year!
Sponsored by Linda Kelleher RE/MAX Great American II
WSPY will broadcast live from downtown!
Kid's Bouncy House
Speed Radar Pitch
A radar gun will measure just how fast you can throw that baseball!
Infamous Rock Wall
Test your rock climbing skills!
Inflatable Bungee Run
Strap on the harness and see how far you can run
before the bungee cord snaps you back!
Opening Ceremonies!
The Sandwich Freedom Days Festival begins at
the
by
Remembrance table
for POWs/MIAs
Presented by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
This is what
Sandwich Freedom Days is all about!
Opening of the Beer Garden
Olde Tyme Inn is running it again this year!
Sign up for Junior Fire
Hose Competition
At our Sandwich Fire Department
Bring the kids
down to the firehouse
To learn about
fire safety at the Child Safety Trailer!
Courtesy of our Sandwich Fire Department
12:00 - 4:00
Pony Rides
Always a favorite, A small donation is requested with all proceeds supporting the Events of Sandwich Freedom Days 2008!
12:30 - 1:30
If you are in the mood for some patriotic songs, be sure to come down and hear our
Indian Valley Community Band do their thing!
How far can you throw a Sandwich?
Courtesy of the Nestor Family
Junior Fire
Hose Competition Begins!
Kids will compete
in front of the city garage.
Garden hoses will be used and all contestants must be
willing to get wet!
Courtesy of our Sandwich Fire Department!
The Stone Mill Museum has some interesting history
about our city. Come check it out!
Are you a fan of Johnny Cash or Johnny Horton? Then come on down to hear
K.R. Dusty Dalton, U.S.M.C., Medically Retired entertain us with his brand of "Old School Country"
Sponsored by Mahon Appraisal Services
“Pull for
Freedom” Mini Tractor Pull
Yep! We are so cool, we'll even show kids how to make their own balloon animals! Thank you Gillian for offering to instruct!
“Pull for
Freedom” Mini Tractor Pull
Medals will be
awarded to the first three winners in each class.
Participation ribbons will be given to all that enter. Tractors furnished.
Thanks again to the Lundeen Family for handling this!
2008 Parade Winners
Announced from the Main Stage...Who will they be this Year?
Are you ready for this? In front of the main stage,
Olde
Tyme Inn is challenging 6
individuals to see how many hotdogs
they can eat in one sitting!
Disney Character Bingo
Bring the kids to
play a bingo contest for children
based on popular Disney characters!
Courtesy of Mahon Appraisal Services!
Sandwich Idol
Do you Dream of Fame? Show your Singing Talents &
Turn Your Dream into Reality at this Fun Event!
Give Stardom a try for a $5 entry fee
(All Proceeds Benefit the Sandwich Freedom Days Events of 2008)
You can sign up at the Sandwich Freedom Days Booth
Barbara St. John will Emcee this contest!!
Kid's Hula Hoop
Contest
Hula Hoop
Contest
Finally, a chance for the big kids to hula hoop in public!
Winners of the
to be announced
from the main stage!
Cruise Night
This Annual Event Showcases the Classic Cars & Trucks
that line the
Downtown Street
Trophies Are Awarded!
This Cruise
is conducted by
Skeletons in the Closet
Come down and get your groove on with this southern rock, blues and classic rock group! Their music is guaranteed to appeal to everyone! If you've heard them . . . you'll be there. If you haven't heard them . . . don't miss this!
Sunday July 6
Check-In & Late Registration for Fun Run & 5k Race
Located at the
Tot Trot
Especially for the Little Ones!...Ages 5 & under
Courtesy of the Sandwich Park District
Freedom Run Kickoff
Come One Come All! Area
Runners are
invited to participate in the
24th
Annual One Mile Fun Run &
5K Race
Races will begin
and end @ Knight’s Park
8
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Come down to the
Fire station for Great Food and help SUPPORT our Cub Scouts!
Courtesy of
Baby Pageant Registration
At the Gazebo
Morning Church Service
The Federated Church of Sandwich
will host this Church Service to Inspire us All
This
Adorable Event is held at the Gazebo
Courtesy of
Citizen’s First National Bank &
The Sandwich Photographic Society
Face Painting
Let your face be the canvas! Creations done by local Artists
A small donation would be appreciated to help cover the costs of paint!
Courtesy of
Black Iris Gallery
Dunk Tank
Get DUNKED for a small donation to benefit the
Freedom Days 2008 Events
Sponsored by Becky Lueken of Country Market
Balloon Darts
A prize under every broken balloon!
Candy Sand Art
Create it *Pour It* Eat it!
Provided by All For Fun!
Fun Games for the Smaller Kids!!!
Duck pond, fishing game, mini golf, lucky key (opens the door), bean bag toss, and
bozo buckets where everyone wins a prize!
Sponsored by Linda Kelleher RE/MAX Great American II
Paintball Target Practice
Ready . . . Aim . . . Fire. . . at the targets set up in the paintball booth!
A great way to get introduced to this sport!
Sponsored by Fox River Paintball in Millington!
Sidewalk Chalk Art
The kids loved this one last year!
Sponsored by Linda Kelleher RE/MAX Great American II
Gordie’s Grand Prix
Registration
Gordie's Grand Prix Races
The Big Wheels are provided & Participation Ribbons are given to All Who Enter
Medals are Presented to the RACE WINNERS!
Courtesy of The Lundeen Family
Sponsored by WSPY
The Gymnastics Department at the
Fox Valley Family YMCA wants to show off
what they can do!
Kids' Parade Registration
Fire Department Water Challenge
A favorite Every year! Come out & howl for your favorite town to win! We'll post the participating towns as we get them!
Courtesy of our Sandwich Fire Department
Kid’s Parade
Hey kids! Come dressed as your favorite Character
Medals Awarded!
Categories are:
Most Patriotic
Best Look Alike
Most Creative
Funniest
Sponsored by The Farmer's Daughter and Two Sisters Then & Now
Children’s Art
Contest
Come and have fun
with our annual Drawing Contest!
Thank you to H.E. Dummer’s Art Teacher, Barb McGregory
Sandwich Idol Finals
Whose life will be forever changed?
Hosted by Barbara St. John!
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Awesome Motorcycle Show
Head for The Hideout!
Registration starts @ 11:00
Check out the very COOL Bikes while listening to Live Music!
There will be trophy awards, raffles, discounts, giveaways and more!
Sponsored by The Hideout In association with
Black Magic
Customs,
Lucas Oil
&
Open Roads
A.B.A.T.E.
Pie Eating Contest
A Contest with DELICIOUS Homemade Pies by Geri of Sweet Sensations?
Sign me up!
Freedom Days
50/50 Raffle Drawing
Need we say more?
Hosted by
Stop by for an outdoor demonstration of antique engines!
Freedom Days 2008 Downtown Ends!
4:00 p.m.
Decatur Park Singers
Before the big game, come to Knights Park for some toe tapping good fun sponsored by the
Sandwich Park District of course!
5:00 p.m.
Gates open for fireworks
Admission at the Fairgrounds
Charge of $5.00 per carload
NOW...Head on over to the Sandwich Fairgrounds and Enjoy...
*America's Favorite Pastime*
Vintage Baseball
Seating starts @ 5:00p.m.
Vintage
Baseball Game
Enter @ Horse Gate...Just west of the Main Gate
The
Sandwich Orange Stockings have
challenged the
Somonauk Blue Stockings
to another match! Over the July 4th weekend, back in 1876, Somonauk
challenged
UP
TO PLAY! In 2006,
In 2007 these teams played together again...Sandwich Won! Now for a 3rd year, playing to 1860 regulations, witness this major milestone as the
Sandwich Orange Stockings compete for a 3rd straight WIN!
Don't Miss THIS One!
Wait Until Dark
(approximately 9:20)
FIREWORKS
Sandwich Fairgrounds
$5.00 per car @ the Main Gate. Gates open @ 6:00 p.m.
This will conclude Sandwich Freedom Days 2008!
A HEARTY THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!