July 26- August 3
Pulaski County Fair
Mounds Illinois
Check out the full schedule here.
-, Free Admission
August 4th through August 10th
Williamson County Fair
101 N Fair St, Marion, IL, United States, 62959
AUG 3 - QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
AUG 4 - CHILDREN'S PAGEANT
AUG 5 - PAW-geant
$15 Entry Fee Per Dog
AUG 6 - CARNIVAL STARTS
ARMBANDS - SINGLE TICKETS
AUG 7 - PRO WRESTING EPIC
GA $10 - RINGSIDE $15
AUG 8 - ITPA TRACTOR PULL @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
KICKIN' COUNTRY BAND @ 6-9 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 9 - WHIPPOORWILL RODEO @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
CODY GALLOWAY @ 6-8 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 10 - CAR SHOW @ 8 AM - 2 PM
$10 Entry FEE
DEMO DERBY (SWARTZ PROMOTIONS) @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
JOHNATHAN LEN WITH KENTUCKY SOUND @ 6-8 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
ENTERTAINMENT BEER BARN
SPONSORED BY: CREAL SPRINGS VFW
STARTS AT 6 PM - 11 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 7 - HEATH HOLLOWMAN
AUG 8 - SHANNON ARVIEW
AUG 9 - TRINT, COLE, & JACOB
AUG 10 - OLD SCHOOL BAND
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Aug 8th-18th
Illinois State Fair
Springfield
The annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. Go to their website for daily event schedules, entertainment and other information
General Information -
https://statefair.illinois.gov
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August
August 9th and 10th
Peach Festival
Cobden, Illinois
The Cobden Peach Festival will kick-off on Friday, August 9thth and run through Saturday, August 10th
The festival, sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club, will be held at 117 South Appleknocker Drive.features carnival rides and games, Peach Queen Contest, food and peach cobbler on Fri and Sat. evening. Parade begins at 4:30 on Sat. A 5K run/walk is offered on Sat. morning. Free admission. 618-893-2425
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August 15th- 19th
American Thresherman Show
Pinckneyville Illinois
Special Wednesday Evening Activities: Tractor Parade Through Town at 5:00pm
Daily Activities Thursday Morning—Sunday Morning Subject to Change, Limited Activities on Sunday Blacksmithing Steam Engines Vintage Tractors Wheat Threshing Veneer Mill • Saw Mill Grist Mill • Dynamometer Gas Engines & Tractors Baker Fans • Corn Shelling Tractor Activities Rope Making Broom Corn Threshing & Broom Making Shingle Sawing Steam Shed with Operational Equipment Crawler/Construction Equipment Play Area Miniature Train Rides Vintage Lawn & Garden Tractors Large Flea Market Plowing with Tractors, Steam Engines, Crawler Tractors, Horses & Feature Tractor
3 Big Nights of ITPA Tractor Pulls
Thursday through Saturday, August 15-17 7:00 pm
Nightly at Grandstand 50/50 Drawing & Spark Show Nightly
Antique Tractor Pulls August 18 at 10 am
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull Saturday, August 17 TRACTOR PROVIDED
Worship & Memorial Service Sunday, August 18 at 8am
Steam, Gas, & Threshing Show Activity & Demonstration Days: August 15–18,
Location: 2024 State Hwy. 154, 127 & 13 ~ Pinckneyville State Hwy. 154, 127 & 13 ~ Pinckneyville •• GPS Address: 711 Fairground Road
FREE PARKING! DAILY GROUNDS ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED WITH CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CHARGE FOR EVENING TRACTOR PULLS WITH CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
August 16th- 18th
Balloon Fest
Centralia, Illinois
35+ Hot air balloons, entertainment, food ,craft fair and more
$5 admission
for more information go to https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest
Friday, August 16
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (ALL BALLOONS FLY)
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday, August 17
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose (Country)
5:30pm - POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm -Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin
Sunday, August 18
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day FREE Family Fun Day
Kids Activities sponsored by Industrial Mechanical Contractors
Inflatable Jumps - Bubbles - Selfie Scavenger Hunt - Photo Opportunities - Costumed Characters
12:00pm - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Kids’ Bike Helmet Giveaway
12:00pm-3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm - Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In sponsored by Weaver Tree Service
1:00pm - Mike Mays & Restoration Band (Rock / Christian)
3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Races sponsored by Salem Travel
4:00pm - Boat Race Winners and Car Show Winners Announced
4:30pm - Diamonds Dazzling Divas (Dance)
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
Schedule subject to change due to safety reasons and weather conditions.
(Morning flights are scheduled at 6:00am with take-off locations around the community. All flight paths and landing areas are dependent on wind direction and weather conditions.)
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Aug 16th- 24th
Union County Fair
Anna City Park
Anna, Illinois
Friday, August 16th:9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the Fair office. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, only tags will be given out.
7:00 p.m. - Queen Pageant. General Admission Tickets: Adults $8 and children are $5.
Saturday, August 17th:
8:00 am - 8:45 am - Entries taken for the Junior Horse show in the office.
8:00 am - FFA Livestock Show, Junior Show Arena
9:00 am - Junior Horse Show, Horse Arena, Junior Rules will be enforced.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Junior Entry Registration - BRING your exhibit item with you.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the fair office. No exhibits to be placed on this day in open show classes. Only tags will be given. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, as they cannot be placed in the Exhibit Hall until Sunday.
1:00 pm - Harness Racing - at the Grandstands - Free Admission
3:00 pm - Entry Office closed for Junior entries, to prepare for judging. Open registration still open.
4:00 pm - Judging for Junior Classes N and P and ages 5-8, will be judged in the exhibit hall.
6:00 pm - Gaited and Western Horse Show, in front of the Grandstand. Adults $6, children $3
Sunday, August 18th:
Adult entries will be taken in the office from 10:00-3:00 and can be placed in the brown Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - Garden Tractor Pull - Presented by 618 Mini Tractor Pullers. Adults $6, children $3
1:15 pm - Pet Parade Registration, Junior Show Arena
2:00 pm - Pet Parade, Junior Show Arena
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Junior Exhibit Area Open, Exhibit Hall
6:00 pm - Community Worship Service, Grandstand
Monday, August 19th:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Junior Livestock Registration, fair office.
3:00 pm - Junior Tractor Operators Contest - infield of Grandstand.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Junior Exhibits in exhibit building open.
5:00 pm - Sale Livestock Weigh-in.
5:00 pm - Open Beef , Diary, and Sheep Registration.
7:00 pm - Meeting for all Junior Livestock Exhibitor's in barn area.
7:00 pm - Truck, Semi, and Farm Stock Tractor Pull. Adults $8, children $5.
Tuesday, August 20th:
8:00 am - Open Class, Livestock and Exhibit Judging
8:00 am - 4H Livestock Show
10:00 am - Mule/Donkey Halter Classes, Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
10:00 am - Heavy Horse Show Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open - Family Night! $15 Armbands!!
6:00 pm - Peewee Showmanship - Junior Show Arena
7:00 pm - Tractor Pull - in front of the grandstands. General admission tickets are available. Adults $8, children $5.
Wednesday, August 21st:
9:00 am - Open Dairy Judging
9:00 am - Junior Swine, Sheep, Diary, and Beef Judging. Junior Show Arena
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
5:30 pm - Heartland Idol Contest. Bandstand location, free lawn seating.
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Ranch Rodeo - in front of grandstands. General admission tickets are available. Adults $6, children $3.
Thursday, August 22nd:
Veteran's Appreciation Day!!
All Veterans showing veteran's organization membership cards
or wearing a veterans organization cap will be admitted free to the fair
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00 pm - Junior Livestock Auction, Junior Show Arena. (free)
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Championship Rodeo - Presented by Whippoorwill Rodeo. General admission tickets, Adults $10, children $5.
Friday, August 23rd:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Demolition Derby. General admission tickets available, $15 adults, $5 for children.
Saturday, August 24th:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building open.
5:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Demolition Derby, in front of the Grandstand. General Admission tickets available, $15 adults and $5 children.
Sunday, August 25th:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibits to be claimed in the Exhibit Building.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibitor checks available in the fair office.
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August 23- September 2nd
Du Quoin State Fair
Fairgrounds Open:
Weekdays: 11 am. to Midnight
Weekends:10 am to Midnight
Labor Day: 10 am to10:00 pm
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
Parking
Main 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
Gate 1 and/or 4 Parking - (Best Value) $30 Season Pass
Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $15; Outside Parking $10
No weather-related reimbursements will be made.
Highlights
Live Musical Entertainment
Livestock Shows
Harness Racing
Auto Racing
Rodeos
Senior Center with Daily Entertainment
Culinary, Hobbies, Agricultural Exhibits
Free Family Entertainment
Go to the Fair's website for a full schedule and more information.
Theme Days
August 23 ……….…. Family Night
August 24 …….……. Governor’s Day
August 25 ….……… Veterans Day presented by WSIL-TV3
August 26 …………. Ag Day presented by Modern Woodmen of America
August 27……………. Republican Day
August 28 …………. Senior Day
August 29 ……………Sponsor Appreciation Day presented by Pepsi MidAmerica
August 30.……………Illinois Tourism Day presented by KBSI
August 31 ……………Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day presented by WPSD-TV6
September 1 ………. First Responder Day
September 2 ………. Labor Day
Friday, August 16
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (ALL BALLOONS FLY)
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday, August 17
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose (Country)
5:30pm - POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm -Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin
Sunday, August 18
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day FREE Family Fun Day
Kids Activities sponsored by Industrial Mechanical Contractors
Inflatable Jumps - Bubbles - Selfie Scavenger Hunt - Photo Opportunities - Costumed Characters
12:00pm - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Kids’ Bike Helmet Giveaway
12:00pm-3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm - Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In sponsored by Weaver Tree Service
1:00pm - Mike Mays & Restoration Band (Rock / Christian)
3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Races sponsored by Salem Travel
4:00pm - Boat Race Winners and Car Show Winners Announced
4:30pm - Diamonds Dazzling Divas (Dance)
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
Schedule subject to change due to safety reasons and weather conditions.
(Morning flights are scheduled at 6:00am with take-off locations around the community. All flight paths and landing areas are dependent on wind direction and weather conditions.)
Pulaski County Fair
Mounds Illinois
Check out the full schedule here.
-, Free Admission
August 4th through August 10th
Williamson County Fair
101 N Fair St, Marion, IL, United States, 62959
AUG 3 - QUEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
AUG 4 - CHILDREN'S PAGEANT
AUG 5 - PAW-geant
$15 Entry Fee Per Dog
AUG 6 - CARNIVAL STARTS
ARMBANDS - SINGLE TICKETS
AUG 7 - PRO WRESTING EPIC
GA $10 - RINGSIDE $15
AUG 8 - ITPA TRACTOR PULL @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
KICKIN' COUNTRY BAND @ 6-9 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 9 - WHIPPOORWILL RODEO @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
CODY GALLOWAY @ 6-8 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 10 - CAR SHOW @ 8 AM - 2 PM
$10 Entry FEE
DEMO DERBY (SWARTZ PROMOTIONS) @ 7
GA $12 - Box Seats $15 - Pit Pass $20
FREE MIDWAY ENTERTAINMENT
JOHNATHAN LEN WITH KENTUCKY SOUND @ 6-8 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
ENTERTAINMENT BEER BARN
SPONSORED BY: CREAL SPRINGS VFW
STARTS AT 6 PM - 11 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR
AUG 7 - HEATH HOLLOWMAN
AUG 8 - SHANNON ARVIEW
AUG 9 - TRINT, COLE, & JACOB
AUG 10 - OLD SCHOOL BAND
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Aug 8th-18th
Illinois State Fair
Springfield
The annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield. Go to their website for daily event schedules, entertainment and other information
General Information -
https://statefair.illinois.gov
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August
August 9th and 10th
Peach Festival
Cobden, Illinois
The Cobden Peach Festival will kick-off on Friday, August 9thth and run through Saturday, August 10th
The festival, sponsored by the Cobden Lions Club, will be held at 117 South Appleknocker Drive.features carnival rides and games, Peach Queen Contest, food and peach cobbler on Fri and Sat. evening. Parade begins at 4:30 on Sat. A 5K run/walk is offered on Sat. morning. Free admission. 618-893-2425
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August 15th- 19th
American Thresherman Show
Pinckneyville Illinois
Special Wednesday Evening Activities: Tractor Parade Through Town at 5:00pm
Daily Activities Thursday Morning—Sunday Morning Subject to Change, Limited Activities on Sunday Blacksmithing Steam Engines Vintage Tractors Wheat Threshing Veneer Mill • Saw Mill Grist Mill • Dynamometer Gas Engines & Tractors Baker Fans • Corn Shelling Tractor Activities Rope Making Broom Corn Threshing & Broom Making Shingle Sawing Steam Shed with Operational Equipment Crawler/Construction Equipment Play Area Miniature Train Rides Vintage Lawn & Garden Tractors Large Flea Market Plowing with Tractors, Steam Engines, Crawler Tractors, Horses & Feature Tractor
3 Big Nights of ITPA Tractor Pulls
Thursday through Saturday, August 15-17 7:00 pm
Nightly at Grandstand 50/50 Drawing & Spark Show Nightly
Antique Tractor Pulls August 18 at 10 am
Kid's Pedal Tractor Pull Saturday, August 17 TRACTOR PROVIDED
Worship & Memorial Service Sunday, August 18 at 8am
Steam, Gas, & Threshing Show Activity & Demonstration Days: August 15–18,
Location: 2024 State Hwy. 154, 127 & 13 ~ Pinckneyville State Hwy. 154, 127 & 13 ~ Pinckneyville •• GPS Address: 711 Fairground Road
FREE PARKING! DAILY GROUNDS ADMISSION WILL BE CHARGED WITH CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE ADDITIONAL ADMISSION CHARGE FOR EVENING TRACTOR PULLS WITH CHILDREN UNDER 6 FREE
August 16th- 18th
Balloon Fest
Centralia, Illinois
35+ Hot air balloons, entertainment, food ,craft fair and more
$5 admission
for more information go to https://centraliachamber.com/balloon-fest
Friday, August 16
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (ALL BALLOONS FLY)
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday, August 17
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose (Country)
5:30pm - POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm -Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin
Sunday, August 18
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day FREE Family Fun Day
Kids Activities sponsored by Industrial Mechanical Contractors
Inflatable Jumps - Bubbles - Selfie Scavenger Hunt - Photo Opportunities - Costumed Characters
12:00pm - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Kids’ Bike Helmet Giveaway
12:00pm-3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm - Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In sponsored by Weaver Tree Service
1:00pm - Mike Mays & Restoration Band (Rock / Christian)
3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Races sponsored by Salem Travel
4:00pm - Boat Race Winners and Car Show Winners Announced
4:30pm - Diamonds Dazzling Divas (Dance)
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
Schedule subject to change due to safety reasons and weather conditions.
(Morning flights are scheduled at 6:00am with take-off locations around the community. All flight paths and landing areas are dependent on wind direction and weather conditions.)
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Aug 16th- 24th
Union County Fair
Anna City Park
Anna, Illinois
Friday, August 16th:9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the Fair office. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, only tags will be given out.
7:00 p.m. - Queen Pageant. General Admission Tickets: Adults $8 and children are $5.
Saturday, August 17th:
8:00 am - 8:45 am - Entries taken for the Junior Horse show in the office.
8:00 am - FFA Livestock Show, Junior Show Arena
9:00 am - Junior Horse Show, Horse Arena, Junior Rules will be enforced.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Junior Entry Registration - BRING your exhibit item with you.
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Open Show Registration at the fair office. No exhibits to be placed on this day in open show classes. Only tags will be given. Please DO NOT bring your exhibit, as they cannot be placed in the Exhibit Hall until Sunday.
1:00 pm - Harness Racing - at the Grandstands - Free Admission
3:00 pm - Entry Office closed for Junior entries, to prepare for judging. Open registration still open.
4:00 pm - Judging for Junior Classes N and P and ages 5-8, will be judged in the exhibit hall.
6:00 pm - Gaited and Western Horse Show, in front of the Grandstand. Adults $6, children $3
Sunday, August 18th:
Adult entries will be taken in the office from 10:00-3:00 and can be placed in the brown Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm - Garden Tractor Pull - Presented by 618 Mini Tractor Pullers. Adults $6, children $3
1:15 pm - Pet Parade Registration, Junior Show Arena
2:00 pm - Pet Parade, Junior Show Arena
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Junior Exhibit Area Open, Exhibit Hall
6:00 pm - Community Worship Service, Grandstand
Monday, August 19th:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Junior Livestock Registration, fair office.
3:00 pm - Junior Tractor Operators Contest - infield of Grandstand.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Junior Exhibits in exhibit building open.
5:00 pm - Sale Livestock Weigh-in.
5:00 pm - Open Beef , Diary, and Sheep Registration.
7:00 pm - Meeting for all Junior Livestock Exhibitor's in barn area.
7:00 pm - Truck, Semi, and Farm Stock Tractor Pull. Adults $8, children $5.
Tuesday, August 20th:
8:00 am - Open Class, Livestock and Exhibit Judging
8:00 am - 4H Livestock Show
10:00 am - Mule/Donkey Halter Classes, Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
10:00 am - Heavy Horse Show Heavy Horse and Mule Barn
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open - Family Night! $15 Armbands!!
6:00 pm - Peewee Showmanship - Junior Show Arena
7:00 pm - Tractor Pull - in front of the grandstands. General admission tickets are available. Adults $8, children $5.
Wednesday, August 21st:
9:00 am - Open Dairy Judging
9:00 am - Junior Swine, Sheep, Diary, and Beef Judging. Junior Show Arena
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
5:30 pm - Heartland Idol Contest. Bandstand location, free lawn seating.
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Ranch Rodeo - in front of grandstands. General admission tickets are available. Adults $6, children $3.
Thursday, August 22nd:
Veteran's Appreciation Day!!
All Veterans showing veteran's organization membership cards
or wearing a veterans organization cap will be admitted free to the fair
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00 pm - Junior Livestock Auction, Junior Show Arena. (free)
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Championship Rodeo - Presented by Whippoorwill Rodeo. General admission tickets, Adults $10, children $5.
Friday, August 23rd:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building Open
6:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:00 pm - Demolition Derby. General admission tickets available, $15 adults, $5 for children.
Saturday, August 24th:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Exhibit Building open.
5:00pm - 10pm - Carnival Open
7:30 pm - Demolition Derby, in front of the Grandstand. General Admission tickets available, $15 adults and $5 children.
Sunday, August 25th:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibits to be claimed in the Exhibit Building.
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Exhibitor checks available in the fair office.
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August 23- September 2nd
Du Quoin State Fair
Fairgrounds Open:
Weekdays: 11 am. to Midnight
Weekends:10 am to Midnight
Labor Day: 10 am to10:00 pm
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
- Advance Sale - Ride Armbands:
Advance Armbands coupons can be purchased for $20 at various participating Casey's Store locations beginning July
Parking
Main 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
Gate 1 and/or 4 Parking - (Best Value) $30 Season Pass
Note: All inside public parking (including ADA) - $15; Outside Parking $10
No weather-related reimbursements will be made.
Highlights
Live Musical Entertainment
Livestock Shows
Harness Racing
Auto Racing
Rodeos
Senior Center with Daily Entertainment
Culinary, Hobbies, Agricultural Exhibits
Free Family Entertainment
Go to the Fair's website for a full schedule and more information.
Theme Days
August 23 ……….…. Family Night
August 24 …….……. Governor’s Day
August 25 ….……… Veterans Day presented by WSIL-TV3
August 26 …………. Ag Day presented by Modern Woodmen of America
August 27……………. Republican Day
August 28 …………. Senior Day
August 29 ……………Sponsor Appreciation Day presented by Pepsi MidAmerica
August 30.……………Illinois Tourism Day presented by KBSI
August 31 ……………Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day presented by WPSD-TV6
September 1 ………. First Responder Day
September 2 ………. Labor Day
Friday, August 16
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Ceremony with Centralia High School Band & Choir
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (ALL BALLOONS FLY)
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow
8:30pm - Headlining Entertainment: Taylor Made - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Saturday, August 17
(Park Hours 3:00pm - 10:00pm)
3:30pm - Opening Entertainment: Kaylee Rose (Country)
5:30pm - POW/MIA Veterans Freedom Flight
6:00pm - Tethered Balloon Rides - $20 per person
7:30pm - Balloon Glow (ALL BALLOONS GLOW)
8:30pm -Headlining Entertainment: Josh Gracin
Sunday, August 18
(Park Hours 12:00pm - 6:00pm)
All Day FREE Family Fun Day
Kids Activities sponsored by Industrial Mechanical Contractors
Inflatable Jumps - Bubbles - Selfie Scavenger Hunt - Photo Opportunities - Costumed Characters
12:00pm - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Kids’ Bike Helmet Giveaway
12:00pm-3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Race Registration and Building
12:00pm - Southern Illinois Elite Tumble and Cheer
1:00pm-4:00pm - Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In sponsored by Weaver Tree Service
1:00pm - Mike Mays & Restoration Band (Rock / Christian)
3:00pm - Cardboard Boat Races sponsored by Salem Travel
4:00pm - Boat Race Winners and Car Show Winners Announced
4:30pm - Diamonds Dazzling Divas (Dance)
5:30pm - Evening Balloon Flight (LOCAL PILOTS)
Schedule subject to change due to safety reasons and weather conditions.
(Morning flights are scheduled at 6:00am with take-off locations around the community. All flight paths and landing areas are dependent on wind direction and weather conditions.)