Admission Information

Fair Hours

Fairground Opens:
Monday – Friday 2 p.m. to Midnight
Saturday/Sunday/Labor Day 10 a.m. to Midnight

Carnival Opens:
Weekdays: 4.00-10.00pm
Weekends:  Noon-11.00pm

*Note;Kiddie Land will close 30 minutes prior

Gate Admission

Admission Fee will be throughout the Fair.On certain Theme days,with proper identification,admission will be free.

Admission Booklets                              $22.00
These booklets contain 11 adult admissions that can be used any day of the fair.
Visit the cash office in the Grandstand and save time at the Gate.

Parking

(Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $12; Outside Parking $7)
No weather related reimbursements!

Contact Information

Administration: 618-542-1515
Ticket Office: 618-542-1535
TDD: 618-542-1355
Mailing Address: 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL  62832

Camping Information

• Campgrounds Open All Year Round
• $25.00 per night/unit
• 1000 + sites with electric & water
• Unlimited primitive camping
• 2 bath houses (toilets & showers)
• 1 dump station
• Fishing Lake access (license required, no boats)
  

Carnival

• Hours:
  Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 10:00pm
  Fridays 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 11:00pm
  *Note: Kiddie Land will close 30 minutes prior
  

• Advance Sale - Ride Armbands:
  Only $20 when puchased in advance by August 23!
  
  Purchase on the Fairground
  Available for purchase at Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office starting July 1
  
  
• Regular Price Armbands & Individual Tickets:
  For Purchase During the Fair:
  Armbands $25 (Good for one day of unlimited rides!)
  Individual Tickets:  $1/ticket (Most rides require 3-4 tickets)
  Sheet of 22: $20 
  

Highlights

• Live Musical Entertainment
• Livestock Shows
• Harness Racing
• Auto Racing
• Rodeos
• Senior Center with Daily Entertainment
• Culinary, Hobbies, Agricultural Exhibits
• Free Family Entertainment

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