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Admission Information

Fair Hours

Fair Open:

Weekdays: TBA

Weekends: TBA

Labor Day: TBA

Carnival Open:

Weekdays: 5 to 11 pm

Weekends: Noon to 11 pm

Labor Day: Noon to 9 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

Parking

Location Price
South Parking Lot (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 Passe, Good for 11 days of the fair
Gate 1, Gate 4 and Gate 5 Parking - (Best Value)
$30 Season Pass

Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $15; Outside Parking $10
No weather-related reimbursements will be made.

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 Information

Camping is First-Come, First Serve. No Reservations are required.

  • Campgrounds Open Year Round
  • $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)

Carnival

  • Hours:
    Monday-Friday: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday: Noon - 11:00 p.m.
    Labor Day: Noon - 9:00 p.m.
  • Advance Sale - Ride Armbands:
    Advance Armbands coupons can be purchased for $20 at various participating Casey's Store locations beginning July
  • Regular Price Armbands & Individual Tickets:
    For Purchase During the Fair:

    Armbands: $25 Weekdays (good for one day of unlimited rides!)
    Armbands: $30 Weekends (good for one day of unlimited rides!)
    Individual Tickets: $1.50/ticket (most rides require 3-4 tickets)
    Sheet of 20 Tickets: $25
    Sheet of 50 Tickets: $60
    Child under 36 inches must be ridden with a PAYING ADULT

Highlights

  • Live Musical Entertainment
  • Livestock Shows
  • Harness Racing
  • Auto Racing
  • Rodeos
  • Senior Center with Daily Entertainment
  • Culinary, Hobbies, Agricultural Exhibits
  • Free Family Entertainment

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