Du Quoin State Fair Starts Tonight

The Du Quoin State Fair begins tonight with the annual ribbon cutting and Twilight Parade. The Du Quoin State Fair has also announced its theme days for 2024.

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.

Learn more about theme days and the entertainment coming to the Du Quoin State Fair here: General Information – General Info (illinois.gov)