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Thursday July 2
KishHealth System
Wellness Fair
@ North side of
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
New Location for 2009!
Timber Creek Inn & Suites kicks off the Freedom Days weekend with the Car Show, Pig Roast,
Outdoor Bar & Carousel Sound DJ
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
@ Knights Park
Movie:
Courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.
Saturday July 4
@ Sandwich Fairgrounds
Entrants admitted at West gate
only.
Sponsored by the City of
Gilligan's BBQ
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
Offering a unique
hands-on clay project for everyone interested.
Providing
FREE 5 minute relaxing massages.
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.
Toss the ping-pong ball
into the bowl and win the fish and the bowl.
Colorful
creations for all to see.
Create it, pour it, eat it!
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!
Moon Jump
Rock Wall
Obstacle Course
Sandwich Freedom Days officially begins at the Gazebo with the singing of our National Anthem by Sandwich’s very
own Suzannah Walter.
Presented
by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. This is what Sandwich Freedom Days is all
about!
Hosted by Timber Creek
Inn & Suites
@ Sandwich Fire Department
12:00-2:00
Courtesy of the
Entertaining you with
patriotic songs.
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.
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
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
Sandwich Throwing Competition
How far can you throw a sandwich?
Winners Announced
“Best of” categories from
the Parade.
@ 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
YOU just might have what
it takes! Sign up at the Freedom Days
Booth. $5 entry fee.
Barbara St. John will
host this contest.
Winners Announced
@ Main Stage
for the Sandwich Throwing
Contest.
Featured Live Entertainment!
Cavern Beat..Just
finished touring
Beatles Tribute band. Enjoy the music, fresh grilled food and cold refreshments!
7:00a-12p
Pancake Breakfast
@ the Fire Station and sponsored by Sandwich Cub Scout Pack 345.
$5 Adults..$4 Senior..$3 kids 4-12
Freedom Run check-in and late registration
@ David A. Francis Center
Tot Trot (ages 5 and under)
Courtesy of the Sandwich
Park District.
Freedom Run
Begins & ends near
Area runners are invited
to participate in the Park District’s 24th Annual One Mile Fun Run
and 5K Race.
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
Moon Jump
Slip N' Slide
The Federated Church of Sandwich is holding an outdoor church service.
@ the
Gazebo
Courtesy of Citizen’s
First National Bank and The Sandwich Photographic Society.
Fun Games for the Little Ones
Continuation
of Saturday’s Games
The Motorcycle Show In association with Black Magic Customs, Open Roads ABATE & Lucas Oil,
Timber Creek Inn & Suites is hosting this year
Along with the Motorcycle Show will be a Pig Roast, Outdoor Bar and live music
featuring Double Shot
Registration for Gordie’s Grand Prix
Gordie’s
Grand Prix
Big Wheels will be provided. Medals to the winners and participation ribbons to all.
Demonstrations courtesy
of the Gymnasts of the Fox Valley YMCA. See what they can do!
Registration for the Kid’s Parade
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.
12:00p-1:00p
Children’s Art Contest
Have some fun in our drawing contest. Thank you to H.E. Dummer’s Art Teacher, Barb McGregory
for orchestrating this event.
Whose life will be
forever changed???
Pie Eating Contest
Delicious pies donated by
Geri of Sweet Sensations.
1:00p
Walk Down Memory Lane
@ Sandwich Fire
Department
Hosted by the Sandwich Historical Society.
50/50 Raffle Drawing
Will you win half of this
year’s big prize?
At The Fairgrounds
Gates Open for Fireworks
$5 Donation per carload.
Vintage Baseball Game
@ Sandwich Fairgrounds
The Somonauk Blue Stockings have challenged the Sandwich Orange Stockings to a rematch! Vintage 1860 rules with modern fun! This is one grudge match will never end. Enter @ the Horse Gate just west of the Main Gate. $5 per carload includes the Fireworks! Sorry, no refunds so come on out and have a great evening at the Fairgrounds
5:30p-Dark
Activities, Food Vendors, Ultimate Sound DJ (NEW this year) music starts @ 7pm and just plain fun are planned surrounding the Game and Fireworks.
DarkFireworks Display
$5 Donation per carload. Courtesy of the Sandwich Park District.
A Special THANK YOU to the Sandwich Fair Assn for use of the Fairgrounds!
2009 Vendors 2009 Food Vendors 2009 Sponsors
Signature Homestyle Gramps Frozen Custard City of Sandwich
Chiro One Gonzo's Pizza Sandwich park District
Native Arts Wurst Kitchen Sausage Co Community Fund of sandwich
Fun For Everyone Free Time Enterprises Sandwich Fair Assn
Cookie Lee Jewelry Little Jimmy's Italian Ice WSPY-Radio
Brenda's Basket Scooters Concessions Timber Creek Inn & Suites
Sweet Sensations Gilligan's Citizens First National Bank
Grandma Weezer's Stuff Centrue Bank
Stuff by Dana Goldstar Dance Academy
Tastefully Simple Mark Weinhold
Sandwich Sesquicentennial Committee Cunz Plumbing
Center Street Clay 1st Place Rental
Fox Valley YMCA Hoadleys Hallmark
Fox Valley Health & Rehab Sandwich Veterinary Hospital
Black Iris Gallery Anchor Dental Center
Airbrush 'N You Fraser Realty
PI Advertising Community Disposal
Celebrating Home Dr Carl Csiszer
Scentsy Wickless Candles Stephen Ver Halen
Joseph Fahey Atty
LDL Transfer
Bill Westbrook
Off World Designs
Arneson Tire Center
Red Geranium
Valley Free Press
Beacon News
Fox Valley Shopper
Records News
Waves of Fun
Country Market