Ed and Joy Rohn of Hoffman Estates enjoy beer during last year’s Platzkonzert Germanfest in Hoffman Estates. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com, Sept. 7, 2024

Starts before Friday

Sandwich Fair: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 3-5; 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 6; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at 15730 Pratt Road, Sandwich. 137th annual event with food, rides, livestock events, entertainment and more. Harness racing at 11 a.m. and Illinois State RC Car and Truck Racing Championships at 7 p.m. Wednesday; truck pulls at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday; and an antique auto show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and demolition derby at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Music lineup: Wednesday: Beauty & the Beats at 7 p.m.; Thursday: Wilson River Band at 5:30

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