While the Illinois State Fair in Springfield may have ended, the Du Quoin State Fair is just getting started. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Du Quoin State Fair was held on Friday, August 23, followed by the annual Twilight Parade.

The 2024 Du Quoin State Fair runs from August 23 through September 2 and features a wide range of attractions. Visitors can enjoy agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, auto racing, free entertainment, carnival rides, contests, educational displays, harness racing, concerts, and more.

The lineup of entertainers scheduled at the main Grandstand can be found here. The daily calendar of events can be found here.  Please visit dsf.illinois.gov for additional information, including seasonal parking and handicap parking details.