Admission Information

Fair Hours

Fairgrounds Open:

Weekdays: 2:00 p.m. to Midnight

Weekends & Labor Day: 10:00 a.m. to Midnight

Carnival Open: 

Weekdays: 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Weekends & Labor Day: Noon - 11:00 p.m. 

*Note: Kiddie Land closes 30 minutes prior to Carnival closing

Gate Admission

Admission Fee is applicable throughout the Fair. On certain theme days, admission is free to patrons with qualifying identification.

Admission Booklets                              $22.00

Booklets contain 11 adult admissions that can be used any day of the fair.
Visit the Cash Office in the Grandstand to pre-purchase and save time at the Gate.

Parking

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

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 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: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
  Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 11:00 p.m.
  *Note: Kiddie Land closes 30 minutes prior to Carnival closing
  

• Advance Sale - Ride Armbands:
  Only $20 when purchased 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 Tickets: $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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