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Harness Racing

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 please call Hawthorne at (708) 780-3690
 or enter online through U.S.T.A. at ustrotting.com

DU QUOIN STATE FAIR RACING OFFICE: (618) 542-1555 (RACE DAYS ONLY)

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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Contact Information

Du Quoin State Fair Offices
655 Executive Drive
Du Quoin, Illinois 62832

618-542-1515 (Voice/TDD)
618-542-1541 (Fax)

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