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 Passe, Good for 11 days of the fair Gate 1, Gate 4 and Gate 5 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 28 ……….…. Family Night
August 29 …….……. Governor’s Day
August 30 ….……… Veterans Day
August 31 …………. Ag Day
September 1 …….... Republican Day
September 2 ……... Senior Day
September 3 …….....Sponsor Appreciation Day
September 4 …….....Illinois Tourism Day
September 5 …….....Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day
September 6 …….... First Responder Day
September 7 ……... Labor Day
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