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Du Quoin State Fair
📅When8/28/2026 @ 8 AMthrough 9/7/2026
📍WhereDu Quoin State FairgroundsDu Quoin, IL
👤Hosted ByIllinois Department of Agriculture
🏷️CategoryFestivals, Live Events & Performing Arts
About This Event
The Du Quoin State Fair is one of southern Illinois' marquee annual events, blending free gate admission, rides, livestock and agricultural traditions, motorsports, concerts, and big fairground crowds. Its accessibility and long-running statewide profile make it a strong qMeet fit.
CostAdults and children are free at the gate; parking is cash-only and generally ranges around $10-$15 daily depending on lot, with seasonal passes available.
What to WearLight summer clothing and shoes comfortable for long hours on fairgrounds surfaces.
What to BringComfortable shoes, cash for parking, sunscreen, and a plan for a lot of walking across the fairgrounds.
When & Where
Starts8/28/2026 @ 8 AM
Ends9/7/2026
RepeatsAnnual
VenueDu Quoin State Fairgrounds
Address655 Executive Dr
CityDu Quoin, IL 62832
Driving / Transportation / ParkingDrive to the fairgrounds and follow gate signage. Parking is cash-only at several lots, and premium or accessible options vary by gate.
Multi-day event — hours may vary by day, so check the description and any official event link.
Who Can Attend
VisibilityPublic — anyone can join
Member LimitNo limit
Est. Attendance300,000 total (60,000 peak day)
Members (1)
1 interested
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