The DuQuoin State Fair is set to kick off this Friday and will continue through Labor Day, September 2nd. This year, organizers are excited to announce that country artist Chris Lane has joined the lineup.
Lane’s addition enhances the fair’s diverse entertainment offerings, which includes rap, country, rock ‘n roll, and events like harness racing and ARCA and USAC auto races.
Here’s the entertainment schedule:
Saturday, Aug. 24 – Mitchell Tenpenny
Sunday, Aug. 25 – The Marshall Tucker Band
Monday, Aug. 26 – Harness racing
Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Harness racing
Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Harness racing
Thursday, Aug. 29 – KANSAS
Friday, Aug. 30 – Ashley McBryde
Saturday, Aug. 31 – USAC Silver Crown & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds (day race)
Saturday, Aug. 31 – Chris Lane
Sunday, Sept. 1 – ARCA Menards Series 100 & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds (night race)
Monday, Sept. 2 – Nelly
Tickets for all Grandstand shows at the Du Quoin State Fair are available at the Du Quoin Grandstand box office and online via Ticketmaster.
The fair will officially open with the Twilight Parade at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 23rd
Additionally, here are the special theme days for the fair:
Friday, August 23 – Family Night
Saturday, August 24 – Governor’s Day
Sunday, August 25 – Veterans Day
Monday, August 26 – Agriculture Youth Day
Tuesday, August 27 – Republican Day
Wednesday, August 28 – Senior Day
Thursday, August 29 – Sponsor Appreciation Day
Friday, August 30 – Illinois Tourism Day
Saturday, August 31 – Coal Heritage Day / SIU Day
Sunday, September 1 – First Responder Day
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day
Admission to the fair is free. Parking costs $15 at Gate 1 and $10 at all other gates, but it’s free on Friday, August 23. Seasonal parking passes are also available for $30, valid throughout the fair.
For more details about the Du Quoin State Fair, visit dsf.illinois.gov.
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