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
Parking
Main Parking Lot (Rt. 14 entrance)
| $10 daily
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Gate 1 Parking Lot (U.S. 51 entrance)
| $15 daily
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Gate 4 Parking Lot (Jackson St. entrance)
| $10 daily
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| Gate 1 and/or 4 Parking - Season Pass | $30
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Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $15; Outside Parking $10
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 is First-Come, First Serve. No Reservations are required.
- 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
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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
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Advance Sale - Ride Armbands:
Advance Armbands can be purchased for $20 at various Casey Store locations through August 25.
After that prices will be $30.
Purchase on the Fairground through August 21
Available for purchase at Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office.
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Regular Price Armbands & Individual Tickets:
For Purchase During the Fair:
Armbands: $30 (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
