Gallery: Faces of the Du Quoin State Fair

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Mark Schwarm, an SIU alumnus of Kevil, Ky., sprays water on his horse, Butter, in between horse shows Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Du Quoin State Fair. “On a day like today where it’s so hot, it helps a lot to cool them down,” Schwarm said. “It also cleans them up for the next show.” (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

By Staff report

Hundreds of fairgoers flocked to Du Quoin over the weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the state fair.

The annual event offers the region a chance to experience everything from carnival rides to corndogs and rodeos to race cars.

The fair is open through Labor Day.

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