Despite extreme temperatures and days of rainy weather, the 2026 Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair attracted a combined total of more than one million visitors for the second consecutive year.
The Illinois State Fair welcomed nearly 715,000 visitors, marking the third-highest attendance total in the fair’s history. The fair also set a new single-day attendance record, with nearly 104,000 visitors.
The Grandstand also saw record ticket sales, with more than 72,000 tickets sold throughout the fair. Performances by Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson accounted for more than 31,000 tickets combined.
Meanwhile, the Du Quoin State Fair also reported record-breaking attendance, welcoming 287,058 visitors and seeing an 18% increase in vendor participation.
Planning is already underway for next year’s fairs. The 2027 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for August 12-22 in Springfield, while the Du Quoin State Fair will take place August 27 through September 6.
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