SANDWICH – Vendors, exhibitors and Sandwich Fair staff members geared up Monday for what Nancy Rex called “five big days and four big nights” at the fairgrounds.

The 125th Sandwich Fair begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday. It’s the oldest continuous county fair in the state, with more than 28,000 exhibits – the most in Illinois – a carnival, tractor pulls, culinary competitions, live music, harness racing and more.

Rex, Sandwich Fair Association secretary, said officials hope to see close to 200,000 people attend the fair during the five days. Because it’s an outdoor event, attendance is heavily dependent upon the weather.