Thursday  July 2 

1:00p-4:00p

KishHealth System Wellness Fair

@ North side of Valley West Community Hospital

Offering skin analysis, Foot screenings, Mini-acupuncture, BMI & body fat testing, BP checks & Glucose finger sticks. Tour an ambulance, see Air Angels, plus games and educational activities. This event isn’t one to miss!

Friday  July 3

5p-8p

             New Location for 2009! (previously in Downtown Sandwich)

            Timber Creek Inn & Suites kicks off the Freedom Days weekend with the Car Show, Pig Roast,

            Outdoor Bar & Carousel Sound DJ

 8p-11p

 The fun continues @ Timber Creek Inn & Suites with live music featuring STEEL CRAZY. Reserve a

 room for the night and enjoy the FREE Continental Breakfast on Saturday morning before heading to the parade   

                At Dark

@ Knights Park

Movie: We're keeping it a surprise but come out with your blanket, popcorn and enjoy the movie under the stars

Courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.

            Saturday  July 4

             8:00a

@ Sandwich Fairgrounds

Entrants admitted at West gate only.

            10:00a

Sandwich Freedom Days Parade Kickoff

Sponsored by the City of Sandwich 

Gilligan's BBQ...ALL DAY

Grilling up Burgers, Dogs, Chicken, Award Winning Ribs, Smoked Tender Turkey Legs, Italian Sausage at

GREAT prices!  Don’t miss these people!

Food Vendors

Gonzos Pizza, Little Jimmy's Italian Ice, Gramps Frozen Custard, Bagby's Mini Donuts, Wurst Kitchen

            Center Street Clay

Offering a unique hands-on clay project for everyone interested.

            Fox Valley Health & Rehab

Providing FREE 5 minute relaxing massages.

            Brenda’s Buckets

Our adult version of Bozo Buckets where you can win free prizes at Brenda’s Basket Restaurant.

            Games for the Little Ones

Duck pond, Fishing games, Octopus ring toss, Mini golf, Lucky Key, Nascar tire challenge, & Bozo buckets.  Everyone wins a prize!  Sponsored by Linda

Kelleher of RE/MAX.

            Here Fishy Fishy

Toss the ping-pong ball into the bowl and win the fish and the bowl.

            Sidewalk Chalk Art

Colorful creations for all to see.

            Candy Sand Art

Create it, pour it, eat it!

            Dunk Tank

Get dunked for a small donation to benefit the events of Sandwich Freedom Days.

10:30a-7p

Nascar Tire Challenge NEW this year

Perfect for Dads and Sons...but why stereotype!  Challenge each other to see who can change a tire the fastest!

11:30a-6:30p

Sandwich Freedom Days officially begins at the Gazebo with the singing of our National Anthem by Sandwich’s very

own Suzannah Walter.

            POW/MIA Remembrance Table

Presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  This is what Sandwich Freedom Days is all about!

            Beer Garden

Hosted by Timber Creek Inn & Suites

            Junior Fire Hose Competition-Sign Up

@ Sandwich Fire Department

12:00-2:00

Courtesy of  the Sandwich Fire Department.

            12:30-1:30

Indian Valley Community Band

Entertaining you with patriotic songs.

            1:00

            Junior Fire Hose Competition

Kids compete in front of the city garage with garden hoses.  All contestants must be willing to get wet!

Courtesy of the Sandwich Fire Department.

            1:30-2:30

            Sandwich Freedom Days Live Auction! NEW this year

            Start the bidding on Gift Certificates and Items from area Business including Restaurants,

            Pharmacy, Beauty Salon, and MANY MANY more!!  All Proceeds to benefit Freedom Days Events

            1:00-4:00

Stone Mill Museum

Check it out for some interesting facts about our historic city.

2:00-400

“Pull for Freedom” Mini Tractor Pull

Registration starts at 2:00..  Medals awarded to the winners. Participation ribbons are given to all. 

2:30-3:30

Helium Balloon Launch NEW this year

Just how far will your balloon travel? Find out when the postcard attached to your balloon is returned to you.  Farthest traveled

wins a prize. Sign up at the Freedom Days Booth

            3:00

            Sandwich Throwing Competition

            How far can you throw a sandwich?

Winners Announced

“Best of” categories from the Parade.

            Hot Dog Eating Contest

@ Main Stage

Johnny K's  is challenging 8 folks to see how many hotdogs they can eat..and keep down..in

10 minutes. Sign Up at the Freedom Days Booth. Prize awarded to the weiner!

            3:30-6:00

Sandwich Idol

YOU just might have what it takes!  Sign up at the Freedom Days Booth.  $5 entry fee. New this year are 2 separate competitions. 

17 & under plus 18 &  older

Barbara St. John will host  this contest. 

            4:00

Winners Announced

@ Main Stage

for the Sandwich Throwing Contest.

            7:00-11:00

Featured Live Entertainment!

Cavern Beat..Just finished touring England and heading for Sandwich.  This is THE wildly popular

Beatles Tribute band. Enjoy the music, fresh grilled food and cold refreshments!

            Sunday  July 5

                 7:00a-12p

             Pancake Breakfast

             @ the Fire Station and sponsored by Sandwich Cub Scout Pack 345.

             $5 Adults..$4 Senior..$3 kids 4-12

            7:00a-7:45a

Freedom Run check-in and late registration

@ David A. Francis Center

            7:45a

Tot Trot (ages 5 and under)

Courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.

            8:00a-8:30a

Freedom Run

Begins & ends near Knights Park.

Area runners are invited to participate in the Park District’s 24^th Annual One Mile Fun Run and 5K Race.

            9:00a

Registration for the Baby Pageant

@ the Gazebo...event begins @ 10 am

A treasured event for babies 0-18 months

9:00-2:00

Nascar Tire Challenge NEW this year

Perfect for Dads and Sons...but why stereotype!  Challenge each other to see who can change a tire the fastest!

Great Food

Gilligan's, Little Jimmy's Italian Ice, Gonzos, Bagbys Mini Donuts, Wurst Kitchen, Scooters Concessions

            9:00a-2:00p

            Moon Jump

            Slip N' Slide

            9:15a-9:45a

The Federated Church of Sandwich is holding an outdoor church service.

            10:00a

Sandwich Freedom Days Baby Pageant

@ the Gazebo for your Babies 0-18 months

Courtesy of Citizen’s First National Bank and The Sandwich Photographic Society.

            Face Painting by Nicole Ohme, owner of Black Iris Gallery.

            9:00a-2:00p

Fun Games for the Little Ones

            Continuation of Saturday’s Games

            10:00a-3:00p

             New Location for 2009!  (previously @ the Hideout)

            The Motorcycle Show In association with Black Magic Customs, Open Roads ABATE & Lucas Oil,

                 Timber Creek Inn & Suites is hosting this year

 2:00p-5:00p

                Along with the Motorcycle Show will be a Pig Roast, Outdoor Bar and live music featuring Double Shot

            10:30a

             Registration for Gordie’s Grand Prix

            11:00a-12p

            Gordie’s Grand Prix

                Big Wheels will be provided.  Medals to the winners and participation ribbons to all. 

            11:30a

             Demonstrations courtesy of the Gymnasts of the Fox Valley YMCA.  See what they can do! 

11:45a

Registration for the Kid’s Parade 

12:00p

Kid’s Parade

Hey kids!  Decorate yourself and your bike! You might win a medal.  Categories are: Most patriotic, Best look alike, Most Creative & Funniest.   

Water Barrel Challenge

Area Fire Fighters test their skills.  This is a traditional favorite and features our Sandwich Fire Department.