DuQuoin State Fair

Name: DuQuoin State Fair
Address: Du Quoin, IL, US
Telephone: +16185421515
Price range: $
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2026 Dates:
August 28 - September 7 Find the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Calendar of Events here: dsf.illinois.gov/non-fair-events/events.html

05/18/2026

Country makes good music, and good music is coming to the Du Quoin State Fair! Tyler Hubbard will take the Grandstand Stage on Thursday, September 3 🤠

🎫 Tickets go on sale on Ticketmaster at 10 am Friday, May 22.

05/17/2026

Our next Grandstand announcement is coming tomorrow! Check back here at 9 am to see who it is! Any guesses?

05/15/2026

If you’ve driven through the Fairgrounds lately, you may have spotted this little ray of sunshine: the Lance-leaved Coreopsis. Their bright yellow blooms aren’t just pretty to look at — bees, butterflies, moths, and beetles all stop by to enjoy their nectar and pollen.

05/13/2026

If you're on the grounds today you might see what looks like a lot of police action, but don't worry! Illinois State Police Troop 10 is only on site today doing vehicle inspections.

05/12/2026

Here is a reminder that daily ride wristbands, good for one full day of unlimited rides at the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair, and just $25 if you buy them right now!

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05/10/2026

Today we're celebrating all moms - Happy Mother's Day!

05/08/2026

The Spiderwort plants in front of the Grandstand have been putting on a beautiful show this spring! Their blooms come in shades of blue, purple and pink. They will be in bloom for several weeks from late spring into early summer. This native plant (Tradescantia ohiensis), grows throughout Illinois and is an excellent pollinator.

05/07/2026

Today, we have Tri County Special Education on site for fishing and a picnic - it's a beautiful day on the Fairgrounds!

05/04/2026

Over the weekend, the Hills were alive with the sound of motocross!

05/02/2026

Did you know that hummingbirds are pollinators? Welcome back these tiny migrators to your garden with the Illinois native plant Wild Columbine Aquilegia canadensis. Columbine can grow in light shade or in sunny conditions like this one - pictured on grounds at the Cabin Pollinator Garden.

05/01/2026

🚨 ATTENTION 2026 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR EXHIBITORS 🚨

Following updated guidance issued by USDA APHIS on April 27, 2026, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has removed the H5N1 influenza testing requirement for lactating dairy cattle exhibited at the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair as of now.

Under this updated federal guidance, lactating dairy cattle originating from states with “Unaffected Status” through the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) are no longer required to undergo individual testing prior to interstate movement. Illinois achieved Unaffected Status in October 2025.
This science-based approach relies on ongoing statewide milk testing, which has proven to be more effective at early detection while reducing the burden on producers.

We appreciate our exhibitors’ continued commitment to animal health and helping ensure a safe and successful Du QuoinState Fair.

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Du Quoin, IL

Telephone

+16185421515

Website

https://dsf.illinois.gov/

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