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Once home to the famous World Trotting Derby, the Du Quoin State Fair “Magic” Mile Track is a premiere location for horse racing.
- Admission to the Grandstand for Horse Racing is free.
- Parimutuel wagering is available at on the 1st floor.
NOTE: Purses are unknown at this time. Watch this website for updated information or send your email address to carrie.tisckos@illinois.gov to be placed on an email list and receive update information as it becomes available.
2026 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR
HARNESS RACING SCHEDULE
For all entries enter online through U.S.T.A. at ustrotting.com
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR RACING OFFICE: (618) 542-1555 (RACE DAYS ONLY)
MONDAY, AUG. 31, 2026 - Post Time: 4:00 pm
County Fair Challenges (No Entry Fee)
TROT - 2-Year-Old Filly - $TBD
TROT - 2-Year-Old Colt - $TBD
PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly - $TBD
PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt - $TBD
TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly - $TBD
TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt - $TBD
PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly - $TBD
PACE - 3-Year-Old Colt - $TBD
Aged Division ($100 EST Entry Fee)
TROT - Horse/Gelding (4-Year-Old & Up) - $TBD
TROT - Filly/Mares (4-Year-Old & Up) - $TBD
Illinois Topline Races (No Entry Fee)
PACE - 2-Year-Old - $TBD
TROT - 2-Year-Old - $TBD
PACE - 3-Year-Old & Up - $TBD
TROT - 3-Year-Old & Up - $TBD
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2026 - Post Time: 4:00 pm
ICF Stakes ($200 Entry Fee)
TROT - 2-Year-Old Filly (The Shawnee) - $TBD
PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly (The Director’s Award) - $TBD
TROT - 2-Year-Old Colt (The Darn Safe) - $TBD
PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt (The Governor’s Cup) - $TBD
TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly (The Windy Skeeter) - $TBD
PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly (The Time Dancer) - $TBD
TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt (The Pronto Don) - $TBD
PACE - 3-Year-Old Colt (The Dudley Hanover) - $TBD
Aged Division ($100 EST Entry Fee)
PACE - Filly/Mare (4-Year-Old & Up) - $TBD
PACE - Horse/Gelding (4-Year-Old & Up) - $TBD
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2026 - Post Time: 4:00 pm
IDOA State Fair Races (ICF)
PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly - EST $5,000
PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt - EST $5,000
TROT - 2-Year-Old Filly - EST $5,000
TROT - 2-Year-Old Colt - EST $5,000
TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly - EST $5,000
TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt - EST $5,000
PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly - EST $5,000
PACE - 3-Year-Old Colt - EST $5,000
Du Quoin State Fair
655 Executive Drive
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Office - 618/542-1515
Fax - 618/542-1355
IL Dept. of Agriculture
Horse Racing Programs
State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
Office - 217/782-4231
Fax - 217/524-6194
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