Du Quoin State Fair 2026

The Du Quoin State Fair is an annual state fair held at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Illinois, United States. In 2026 the fair runs from August 28 through September 7 (11 days), with the fairgrounds open from 8:00 a.m. until midnight each day.

In its long-running tradition, the fair combines agriculture with entertainment: it features livestock shows, harness racing on the mile track, agricultural exhibits, the Illinois Product Expo, carnival rides and games, food vendors, and a nightly Grandstand concert lineup. The 2026 Grandstand music lineup included headline acts such as Wiz Khalifa (August 29), Kameron Marlowe & Ashley Cooke (August 30), and Russell Dickerson (September 5).

Admission is free for adults 13 and up and for children 12 and under. Daily parking is available at several fairground gates (cash only) and a discounted seasonal parking pass covers the full 11 days. Camping is offered from April 1 through October 31 at the fairgrounds campground.

For the latest news, schedules, and updates, please visit the official fair website at dsf.illinois.gov.