2010 Sandwich Fair Souvenirs
Souvenir time again. They go on sale at the Gazebo at 9 a.m. the first day of the DeKalb County (Sandwich) Fair. There are several new items and a few from last year that you might have missed.

Many of this year’s souvenirs, include the pin, display a tractor, representing the sanctioned tractor pulls at the fair. This year’s custom-made pottery collectible is a maple-glazed, 6-ounce stoneware pitcher made by Deneen Pottery of St. Paul, MN. Another collectible is the ceramic coffee/hot cocoa mug in bright yellow with a rounded belly shape.

Continuing the tradition that began in 2004, the Gazebo will sell a soft-stuffed animal designed by Glory Be. This year’s animal is a horse named “Dutch.” It is wearing a bandana and is stitched with cowboy hat. A few animals from previous years will also be on sale.

The stoneware magnet has a new design imprinted in maple. Two new postcards are also available as well as a new, black eco-friendly tote bag.

Cardinal red is the color of T-shirts and sweatshirts this year. The sweatshirts are pullover with hood and pouch pocket. Both styles come in sizes S to XXXL. The embroidered cap is khaki with a cardinal bill.

The new and returning items this year carry the artwork of local artist Jackie Dannewitz.

Fairgoers can enjoy the fair all year long by purchasing a copy of the history of the fair, a 326-page hardcover coffee table book, The Sandwich Fair Since 1888. It records the fair from 1888 to 2000 and contains more than 700 images of exhibits and area residents who have made the Sandwich Fair an annual tradition.

These items may be purchased only at the Gazebo located just north of the Home Arts Building near the WSPY broadcasting tent from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the fair.