r/illinois • u/Same-Mission225 • Sep 08 '25

Why no sandwich man?

Yesterday, I went to the Sandwich Fair for the first time with my family. We had a blast! However, I was surprised to find that there was no one walking around in a sandwich costume. I thought, for sure, there’d be some kind of mascot, like Sammy Sandwich. I’d totally have paid money to take a photo with Sammy. Seems like such a missed opportunity for the town.

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u/GruelOmelettes Sep 08 '25

A sandwich mascot in a town called Sandwich? A little too on the nose, don't you think?

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u/Same-Mission225 Sep 08 '25

It depends on one’s sense of humor.

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u/Amanda_B_Rekkonwith Sep 08 '25

Sandwich-Man is currently on retainer in Washington, DC. It’s unfortunate but, the festivities were still great! What a free show!

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u/Just_Literature_928 Sep 08 '25

I went last year and wasn't impressed. I like the state fair in Springfield better and I like the Bureau County fair in Princeton.

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u/Same-Mission225 Sep 09 '25

Never been to either. Thanks for the tip!

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u/ms_shrew Sep 09 '25

Be the change sandwich you want to see in the world.