The Du Quoin State Fair Celebrates 100 Years

By Erica Loos, Staff Reporter

August 25, 2022

If off-campus entertainment is what you’re looking for, check this out! Every August, the city of Du Quoin hosts the Du Quoin State Fair at its fairgrounds on the south end of town. This is a special year, as the fair is celebrating its 100th Anniversary.

With a wide variety of vendors, rides and entertainment, this centennial anniversary is sure to have something that everyone can enjoy.

The Grandstand entertainment this year features several well-known names in country music headlining shows, as well as the “I Love The 90’s Tour” featuring Montell Jordan, Tone Loc, Young MC and Rob Base. Jeff Foxworthy is also scheduled to appear and there will be two nights of dirtcar racing.

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Other special events include the queen contest, lip sync battle, beard contest, washer and cornhole tournaments, not-so-newlywed show, backseat driving contest, and much more.

A variety of other attractions include the twilight parade, high school marching band contest, various carnival rides, craft vendors and food vendors.

For more information about schedules and events, visit the fair’s website.