State Fair

New foundation will emphasize state fairground improvements

The focus of a new, not-for-profit Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation will be to emphasize capital improvements at the state fairgrounds in Du Quoin and Springfield. “The state fair is the best place for Illinois to show off its products and accomplishments, and to ensure we can continue to do that,...

Admission charge planned at 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

In what they said is an effort to maintain sustainability, organizers of the fair announced the establishment of a minimal admission fee for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair in Du Quoin. The fair is scheduled Friday, Aug. 26, through Monday, Sept. 5. All adult fairgoers who want to attend the 2016 Du...

State Fair

New foundation will emphasize state fairground improvements

Admission charge planned at 2016 Du Quoin State Fair

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