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For more than a century, the Du Quoin State Fair has been a fixture in Southern Illinois, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors annually as we say ...
The Du Quoin State Fair runs through today, August 22nd, to September 1st. Parking will be $15 after tonight at Gate 1, but $10 at every other gate. Visitors can also purchase wristbands for unlimited ...
The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds have received over $50 million in upgrades, part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s efforts to modernize ...
As the 11-day event comes to an end, Fair Manager Luke Davison is already beginning preparation for next year.
DU QUOIN, IL Governor JB Pritzker announces a $16.4 million investment in road repairs on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, ...
Two-time Ted Horn 100 winner Shane Cockrum was beside himself after the Hans Lein #97 Silver Crown championship car was hauled away on a hook during practice for the August 16 Bettenhausen 100 at ...
Over 150,000 people attended the Du Quoin State Fair this year, up 22.1% from 2019 attendance numbers of nearly 124,000 people. Along with overall attendance being up, grandstand shows saw ...
DU QUOIN, Ill. – The Du Quoin State Fair in southern Illinois is dropping a $2 entry fee. The admission fee for people 13 and older was started in 2016.
DUQUOIN, Illinois (AP) _ The DuQuoin State Fair will begin charging a $2 admission fee this summer. Visitors under age 13 will still be admitted for free.
DUQUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - It’s the final day of the DuQuoin State Fair. According to fairgoers, it’s been a fun filled 11 days. People have been enjoying the rides, racing at the grandstand that ...
DUQUOIN, Ill. -- The DuQuoin State Fair drew 54,900 more people this year than last, due mainly to improved entertainment, officials said Tuesday. The state's smaller and lesser-known state fair ...
In 2024, William Sawalich took on DuQuoin State Fairgrounds for Joe Gibbs Racing and started on the pole position before ...