Du Quoin State Fair

2023 Dates: Aug. 25-Sept. 4

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🚨The Rodeo scheduled for Friday night has been moved to Sunday at 4pm!

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🚨The Fairytales on Ice performance scheduled for Friday evening at 7:00pm will be moved from the Grandstand to inside the Southern Illinois Center. Families with purchased tickets already will be provided preferred seating.

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Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure safety of parade participants and spectators, the parade is canceled for Fri evening Aug 25. The decision was reached after consultation with the IEMA and working with forecasts from the National Weather Service.

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👀4 Days until the starts of the Du Quoin State Fair, but only 3 days left to get your discounted carnival wristbands from Casey's!! The promotion to get discounted wristbands ends close of business on August 24th!! Get yours today!!
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👑🎡🎠Join us for our third Du Quoin State Fair Miss Pageant! Such a great experience for young girls in our community! The pageant is August 20th at 2pm!

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Mystery Sack Cooking Contest sponsored by Salon 13, Du Quoin, IL. Bring an electric skillet, utensils, and three condiments or spices of your choice. At time of contest, you will be given a MYSTERY BROWN BAG with various products.Entry forms are in the back of the Homeshow Book.

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👑🎡🎠Join us for our third Du Quoin State Fair Miss Pageant! Such a great experience for young girls in our community! The pageant is August 20th at 2pm!

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🍪😋Kid's Favorite Cookie sponsored by Banterra Bank of Du Quoin😋🍪Entry forms are in the back of the Homeshow Book. Entries can be mailed to the Du Quoin State Fair Competitive Events Office at 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL, or online at https://t.co/rF7Z9a6q5k.

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👑🎡🎠 Join us for our third Du Quoin State Fair Miss Pageant! Such a great experience for young girls in our community! Attached is the link for the application. Applications are due Monday, August 14th! https://t.co/dGUb4wPeo7

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🍢🍡Crazy Food on a Stick sponsored by Fare Food🍡🍢This event will be on Wednesday, August 30th at 6pm at the Expo Hall. Entry forms are in the Homeshow Book. Entries can be mailed to the DuQuoin State Fair Competitive Events Office at 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL or online

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🐖🐄🐐The 2023 Livestock Premium Book is now online! Check it out at https://t.co/yCiGVWZTxj ! If you would like a printed copy or have any questions, please call [phone]

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🌶🍲Chili Contest sponsored by Pinckneyville Market Place🍲🌶
Make your favorite chili and bring in a crockpot to the fair. You will need to provide a written recipe, as well as soup bowls and spoons for the judges. Entry forms are in the back of the Homeshow Book or online.

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🌻🥧📷The 2023 Homeshow Premium Book and Special Events are now online! You won't want to miss everything we have going on this year! If you would like a printed copy or have any questions about getting registered, please call [phone]!
https://t.co/vgtumdDRpW

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👑🎡🎠Join us for our third Du Quoin State Fair Miss Pageant! Such a great experience for young girls in our community! Attached is the link for the application. Applications are due Monday, August 14th! https://t.co/dGUb4wPeo7

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4-H Food Challenge Fajitas, Salsa, and/or Guacamole sponsored by U of I Extension, Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Williamson Counties. Entry forms can be found in the Homeshow Book and mailed to the Du Quoin State Fair Competitive Office 655 Executive Drive, Du Quoin, IL

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🐖🐄🐐The 2023 Livestock Premium Book is now online! Check it out at https://t.co/yCiGVWZlHL ! If you would like a printed copy or have any questions, please call [phone].

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🌻🥧📷The 2023 Homeshow Premium Book and Special Events are now online! You won't want to miss everything we have going on this year! If you would like a printed copy or have any questions about getting registered, please call [phone]!
https://t.co/vgtumdDRpW

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🌟Each year, the Du Quoin State Fair holds a Twilight Parade to proudly announce the opening of the annual showcase in Du Quoin. If your group would like to walk in the parade, applications are due August 11th! Use the link to see the application form! https://t.co/6SwvR3wCF7

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🍅🥔🍯Come check out the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Farmers Market tonight! The market is open from 3-6pm in the Cattle Barns next to the Expo Hall. This is the last one for 2023!

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👑🎡🎠Join us for our third Du Quoin State Fair Miss Pageant! Such a great experience for young girls in our community! Attached is the link for the application. Applications are due Monday, August 14th! https://t.co/dGUb4wPeo7