Agencies
Services
Admission Information
Parking
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| South Gate Lot (Illinois State Rt. 14 entrance) | $10 daily |
| Gate 1 Parking Lot (U.S. 51 entrance) | $15 daily |
| Gate 4 Parking Lot (Jackson St. entrance) | $10 daily |
| Seasonal Parking Pass, Good for 11 days of the fair Gate 1, Gate 3 and Gate 4 Parking - (Best Value) |
$30 Season Pass |
No weather-related reimbursements will be made.
Fair Hours
Fairgrounds:
Gates open: 8 am – daily
Fair:
Weekdays: 11 am – Midnight
Weekends: 10 am – Midnight
Labor Day: 10 am – 10 pm
North American Midway Carnival
POP = Pay One Price (unlimited rides for one person) Wristbands are available at the Midway Ticket Booth. $35 on weekends, opening day and Labor Day; $30 on weekdays.
Single Tickets $1.50; 20 Tickets $25; 50 Tickets $60
Child under 36 inches must be ridden with a PAYING ADULT
Child under 42 inches must ride with a PAYING ADULT.
Mon. thru Fri. 5 pm – 11 pm
Sat. & Sun. Noon – 11 pm
Labor Day Noon – 9 pm
Contact Information
Administration: 618-542-1515
Ticket Office: 618-542-1535
TDD: 618-542-1355
Mailing Address: 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Camping is First-Come, First Serve. No Reservations are required.
- Campgrounds Open April 1st through October 31st
- $25.00 per night/unit
- 1000+ sites with electric & water
- Unlimited primitive camping
- 2 bath houses (toilets & showers)
- 1 dump station
- Fishing Lake access (license required, no boats; bank fishing only)
Highlights
- Live Musical Entertainment
- Livestock Shows
- Harness Racing
- Auto Racing
- Rodeos
- Culinary, Hobbies, Agricultural Exhibits
- Free Family Entertainment
Theme Days
August 27 ……….…. Family Night
August 28 …….……. Governor’s Day
August 29 ….……… Veterans Day
August 30 …………. Ag Day
August 31 …….... Republican Day
September 1 ……... Senior Day
September 2 …….....Sponsor Appreciation Day
September 3 …….....Illinois Tourism Day
September 4 …….....Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day
September 5 …….... First Responder Day
September 6 ……... Labor Day
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