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“These projects show how agriculture and the natural environment can work hand-in-hand to enhance the fairgrounds and create meaningful experiences for the community.” #fair #nature

Fair organizers have announced the full lineup of free live music set for the popular Beer Tent stage, offering fairgoers an array of afternoon, evening, and late-night entertainment from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1. #entertainment

“Harness racing is a crowd favorite at the Du Quoin State Fair,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #racing

Governor JB Pritzker announced that Dr. Glenn Poshard, former Southern Illinois University president and longtime public servant, will serve as Grand Marshal for the August 22 event, themed “Adventure Awaits!” #parade

“Country artists are a crowd favorite in southern Illinois, and we are excited to bring Jake Owen to the Du Quoin State Fair.” #concert

“This year, the Du Quoin State Fair shattered previous attendance records—hosting more than 204,000 people and injecting hundreds of thousands of dollars into the southern Illinois economy,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #recordbreaking

“Theme days highlight the diversity of the Du Quoin State Fair and celebrate everything we have to offer over the next 11 days,” said Luke Davison, Du Quoin State Fair Manager. #theme