The Official 2023 Du Quoin State Fair Pocket Guide by jacksonstreetpublishing

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BACK IN THE FUN!

Welcome to the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair!

We’re proud to welcome you to the 101st fair – a special celebration and hallmark of Southern Illinois. Last year marked the fair’s centennial celebration, and we’re thrilled to see it grow year after year.

Our Du Quoin State Fair brings together residents and visitors alike to celebrate all that Illinois contributes to the story of our nation. From our great plains, to our lake front, and incomparable farmland, the fair encapsulates the tens of thousands of square miles that make up the Land of Lincoln. Started by the storied Hayes family, the annual event brings together people from across the heartland of the nation and serves as an annual economic driver for the region.

Du Quoin has always carried on our legacy of agricultural traditions that make Illinois special – and this fair is no exception. We’re grateful for this welcome occasion to honor our farmers and their agricultural industry partners – celebrating their history and sharing their hopes and dreams for the future.

To every visitor that comes to our fairgrounds, we hope your days are filled with fun, adventure, and life-long memories. Thank you for making the Du Quoin State Fair a part of your summer.

Sincerely,

JB Pritzker Governor MK Pritzker First Lady

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dsf.illinois.gov 3 Enjoy the Du Quoin State Fair! 104 East Jackson Street • Carbondale, IL 62901 • 618.351.1599 www.jacksonstreetpublishing.com ©2023 Jackson Street Publishing ©2023 Arthur Agency Publication and Advertising Design by Matt Price Advertising Sales by Steve Graff Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the information in this publication. Jackson Street Publishing and Arthur Agency assume no responsibility for misinformation. Special Thanks to the Illinois Department of Agriculture TABLEOFCONTENTS GUEST SERVICES 8 HISTORY OF THE FAIR 10 BEER TENT ENTERTAINMENT 12 MOTORSPORTS 13 FREE ENTERTAINMENT TENT .................................... 15 FREE SHOWS AT THE FAIR .......................................... 16 DAILY SCHEDULES ................................................... 18-33 FAIRGROUNDS MAP ...................................................... 22 OPEN-AIR HORSE SHOW EVENTS .......................... 35 COMPETITIVE SPECIAL EVENTS ............................. 36 COOKING CONTESTS .................................................... 39 LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE & SPONSORS .................. 40 HALF-MILE TRACK EVENTS ....................................... 42 FAIR SPONSORS .............................................................. 43

During your visit, we hope you take notice of the work to revitalize the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Starting with the historic neon lights being turned on at the front gate in 2022, to renovating the grandstand and administration building, there has been tremendous investments made to the fairgrounds.

Similarly, in agriculture, progress is incremental. The work and dedication that goes into the planting season is followed by a bountiful harvest. That is why we chose the theme “Harvest the Fun” for the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair. While we continue to look for ways to make these historic grounds stand the test of time, we are proud of the strides we have made.

As you and your family venture around the grounds during these 11 days, our goal is that you have fun. Whether it’s showing animals, enjoying a concert, tapping into your adventurous side with one of the thrill-seeking carnival rides or trying each and every delicious fair food we have to offer, the Du Quoin State Fair has something for everyone.

We are proud to call southern Illinois home and are happy you are on the fairgrounds. We hope you will have another year full of memories made at the Du Quoin State Fair and encourage you to “Harvest the Fun.”

Jerry and Lori Costello

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It is our pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 Du Quoin State Fair.

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Parking Information

Main Parking Lot (Rt. 14 entrance) $10.00 daily

Gate 1 Parking Lot (U.S. 51 entrance) $15.00 daily

Gate 4 Parking Lot (Jackson Street entrance) $10.00 daily

Note: All Inside Public Parking (including ADA) $15.00 daily

Gate 1 and/or Gate 4 (Best Value) $30.00 season pass (No weather-related reimbursements.)

Theme Days

August 25 Family Night presented by KGMO

August 26 Governor’s Day presented by The Stratemeyer Media Group

August 27 Veterans Day presented by WSIL-TV3

August 28 Agriculture Youth Day presented by Modern Woodmen of America

August 29 Republican Day presented by The Stratemeyer Media Group

August 30 Senior Day

August 31

Sponsor Appreciation Day presented by Pepsi MidAmerica

September 1 Illinois Tourism Day presented by KBSI FOX23

September 2 Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day presented by WPSD TV-6

September 3 First Responder Day

September 4 Labor Day

Fair Hours Weekdays: 4:00pm–Midnight

Weekends: Noon–Midnight

Labor Day: 10:00am–9:00pm

Carnival Hours

Mon-Fri: 5:00pm–11:00pm Sat & Sun: Noon–11:00pm

Labor Day: Noon–9:00pm

North American Midway Carnival

Take advantage of the discounted ride coupons ($20) beginning in August at participating Casey’s Stores. Purchaser will redeem coupons “Good for 1 All-Day Ride Wristband” at the Midway Redemption Booth. Prices during the Fair will be $25 weekdays and $30 on weekends.

Single Tickets $1.50 / 20 Tickets $28 / 50 Tickets $65 Child under 42 inches must ride with a PAYING ADULT.

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GUEST SERVICES AT THE FAIR

Lost Children

Parents / caregivers attending the Du Quoin State Fair with small children are encouraged to stop by the Illinois State Police Safety Education Tent located on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Midway Drive across the street from the Second Heat Building to obtain a free child ID armband. Should they become separated from their parents, this will enable Troopers to reunite them quickly with their caregivers. Hopefully this free service will help you enjoy the fair all the more!

Lost-and-Found Articles

All lost-and-found items are to be brought to the Du Quoin State Fair Administrative Office in the main grandstand during office hours 8 am – 9 pm daily. If you have lost something, you can check with the Illinois State Police and/or the Grandstand Administrative Office.

Accessibility

Accessibility parking and restroom facilities are available throughout the grounds. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, any attendee requiring accommodations should notify us of their needs when ordering Grandstand tickets. An accessible tram unit is available on the grounds.

First Aid Station

The First Aid Station is located at the north end of the Grandstand.

Transportation Trams

The convenient means of transportation – trams – will be providing FREE transportation to fair-goers throughout the vast fairgrounds.

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Refreshment Stations

Family refreshment stations are located throughout the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds… not air-conditioned, but located in shady areas for the most part with seats for relaxation.

Administrative Offices

The Du Quoin State Fair administrative offices are located in the main Grandstand. Hours are 8:00 am to 9:00 pm during the fair. For information, call (618) 542-1515. Voice: (866) 287-2999 (TTY).

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A QUICK HISTORY

LESSON OF THE FAIR

The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds has been “home” to many things... many, many events... in its 101-year-old lifetime. Huge camping rallies, national car shows and races, horse events of all kinds, rodeos, livestock shows, reunions, motorcycle races, weddings, tractor pulls. You name it, it’s probably been held at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The most popular? By far, the best-known event has been “The Du Quoin State Fair”, now in its 37th year under the ownership of the State of Illinois. It all started back in the spring of 1923 when a group of successful and ambitious Du Quoin business leaders came up with an idea to sponsor an event that hopefully would attract people from all over Southern Illinois. Several owned horses and needed a convenient place for them to compete. Not shy about making big claims, even from the very start, the group called it “The Du Quoin State Fair” because they wanted it to become as nice, as attractive, as well accepted in the area as the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. It didn’t happen over-night. Crowds were somewhat modest in the beginning, in the roaring twenties. Nevertheless the Fair did attract crowds of 50,000 or so, at least as reported by probably biased area sources. Now, after reaching the century mark, the Du Quoin State Fair can accurately make many impressive claims. Millions, yes millions, have passed through its gates down through the years as more than an estimated 300,000 do so each year for the Fair itself. For many years – 1957 through 1980 – it was “Home of the Hambletonian”, harness racing’s “Kentucky Derby”. Almost equally as important, auto racing has been an attraction for years. Other than Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand, one would have difficulty in naming a prominent entertainer who has not appeared on stage at the Du Quoin State Fair. It proudly has become Southern Illinois’ most popular attraction as it has appeal to all ages and fans of all types of events. This year’s dates are Aug. 25 – Sept. 4.

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Entrance and Grandstand, State Fair Park, Du Quoin, IL

2023 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR 12 # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS # BEERTENT ROCKS BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS # BEER TENT ROCKS AUG 25 - SEPT 4 Du Quoin, IL Friday 08.25.23 6:30 pm Karegan Wodz 9:00 pm Fabulous Thunderbirds Saturday 08.26.23 4:30 pm Beard and/or Mullet Contest 7:00 pm Downstate Music Company 9:30 pm To Be Announced Sunday 08. 27.23 5:00 pm Catfish Willie 7:30 pm Queen’s Blvd Monday 08. 28.23 6:30 pm West of 57 Tuesday 08. 29.23 6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Guilty Band Wednesday 08. 30.23 6:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat Daddy’O Thursday 08. 31.23 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taylor Kearney 7:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Discomfort Friday 09.01.23 6:30 pm Dennis Stroughmatt & Honky-Tonk Circus 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Dover Band Saturday 09.02.23 6:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neal Dover Band 9:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan Halen Sunday 09.03.23 6:30 pm . . . . Dr . Fever and the Venus Flytrap 9:00 pm . . . . Scarab -A Journey Experience Monday 09.04.23 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer Tournament 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cornhole Tournament 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mixed Tape 80’s

MOTORSPORTS

Saturday, Sep 2

USAC SILVER CROWN & DIRTCAR UMP MODIFIEDS

Advanced Tickets: $25 – Adults / $10 – Kids 11 & Under

Day of Race Tickets: $30 – Adults / $10 – Kids 11 & Under

Grandstand is Reserved Seating / Bleachers are General Admission

7:00am Registration and Pit Gates Open 9:00am Grandstands and Ticket Office Open

am–11:00am USAC Silver Crown Practice

am USAC Silver Crown Qualifying

pm DIRTcar Modified Hotlap/Qualifying 12:30pm Silver Crown Last Chance Race

pm DIRTcar Modified Heats

pm USAC Ted Horn 100

Sunday, Sep 3

ARCA MENARDS SERIES 100 & DIRTCAR UMP MODIFIEDS

Advanced Tickets: $25 – Adults / $10 – Kids 11 & Under Day of Race Tickets: $30 – Adults / $10 – Kids 11 & Under

Grandstand is Reserved Seating / Bleachers are General Admission 10:30am Registration and Pit Gates Open

pm Grandstands and Ticket Office Open

pm ARCA Drivers Meeting

Modified Practice

pm ARCA Qualifying

Modified Feature 7:30pm National Anthem 7:35pm ARCA Menards Series 100

$40 – Pit Passes Sold Race Day Only $50 – 2-Day Pit Passes

*Pit bracelet entitles holder entrance to pit area and bleacher seating only, NOT reserved grandstand seating.

• Overnight camping available in campgrounds •

• No coolers allowed in Grandstands •

• Rain Dates will be announced •

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dsf.illinois.gov 15 FRIDAY, AUG 25 7:30pm Avery Kern SATURDAY, AUG 26 2:30pm Hoot N Holler Band 5:00pm Lane Davis Band 7:30pm Lip Sync Contest SUNDAY, AUG 27 1:00pm Pigtail/Ponytail Contest 1:30pm Smile Contest 3:00pm Corn Fish 7:00pm Kelli B MONDAY, AUG 28 7:00pm Cherry & Jerry TUESDAY, AUG 29 7:00pm Kevin Fox WEDNESDAY, AUG 30 7:00pm Grayson THURSDAY, AUG 31 7:00pm Rabbit in Red FRIDAY, SEP 1 7:00pm Cody Galloway Music SATURDAY, SEP 2 4:30pm Snowbird Street Band 7:00pm Calico Creek Bluegrass Band SUNDAY, SEP 3 4:00pm Cody Phillips Band 7:00pm Talent Contest MONDAY, SEP 4 2:00pm Lipstick Mayhem ENTERTAINMENT TENT SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN Free Koerner & Sons Bringing Lennox High Quality Products to you since 1940 14 N. Oak • Du Quoin • 542-3857 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

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Avery Kern is a singer/songwriter from central Illinois. She currently lives in Nashville, TN as a musician and songwriter. Avery finished in the Top 68 on American Idol Season 18. She plays a variety of music that is appreciated by all ages. Videos and pictures can be found on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok @AveryKernMusic. She is scheduled to perform in the The Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on Friday, August 25 from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

Calico Creek Bluegrass Band has been together for over 10 years and opening for the Southern Illinois Opry for 5 years. They play local churches, town festivals and local businesses. Check them out at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent from 7 – 9 pm on Saturday, September 2.

Cherry and Jerry are a piano/percussion ragtime-era duo that play ragtime, early blues and jazz. They have performed at the Illinois State Fair, many museums, libraries and other venues in Illinois and the Midwest. They will be taking the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on Monday, August 28 from 7 – 9 pm.

Cody Galloway has been performing all over southern Illinois. He plays acoustic covers from a variety of classic rock and country bands, i.e. The Eagles, REO, Morgan Wallen to name a few. He has performed the national anthem and played during the Veteran’s Day event at the Du Quoin State Fair. He is scheduled to play on Friday, September 1 in the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent.

Cornfish is an uplifting spirited group with a multi-genre show. Playing a variety of music such as Bob Seager, Elton John, The Eagles, Jamey Johnson. They have played at festivals in southern Illinois and the Southeast Mo area for the past several years. Come see them at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent from 3 – 6 pm on Sunday, August 27.

Disc-Connected K-9’s have provided Frisbee Dog entertainment around the word for over 25 hours, performing for some of the most amazing audiences. The shows are choreographed to music, with hundreds of freestyle moves and tricks. Their professionally trained team members and 16 performing dogs will amaze your audience.

Don’t settle for the best in your area, choose the best in the world! They will provide daily entertainment located just off Expo Drive.

Ducky Derby Dash will be benefiting Region K Special Olympics athletes on Sunday, September 3. Each duck adoption purchased helps people with disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their potential in sports and in life. Their programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. The fun will start at 1:00 pm on race day so come join us, enjoy some entertainment and ducky family fun. Watch the 10,000 duckies splash into the pond and waddle their way to the finish line at 3:00 pm at the Expo Hall Lake. Don’t forget to adopt your ducky.

Grayson is an Australian-born country singer. He is extremely talented with his guitar playing, magnetic personality, and soft voice. Grayson effortlessly creates and maintains a direct connection with his audience using natural dialogue that elevates the experience from a typical performanceaudience interaction into a captivating and relatable peer-to-peer experience. Grayson will be playing in the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on August 30 from 7 – 9 pm. You don’t want to miss this show!

Helping Hands is an agricultural education exhibit for kids located just outside the Expo Hall. Children (ages 3-10) become farm hands at this free, hands-on exhibit as they are provided the opportunity to experience the agricultural process, beginning at the farm and ending at the market. The children and their families don their work apron and fire up their imaginations to help with farm chores, collect goods to sell at the farmer’s market, and then spend their “earnings” on real products made from the farm at the grocery store.

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Hoot N Holler Band is a 4-piece local Southern Illinois band. They delight their audiences with a wide variety of Classic Country, New Country, Blues, Southern Rock, and even some good ol’ 60’s Rock N Roll. They will be at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on Saturday, August 26, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Kevin Fox is a solo acoustic show featuring classic rock, southern rock and 90’s country. His performance date is Tuesday, August 29 from 7 – 9 pm at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent

Kelli B singer/pianist that plays all different genres. Has had the opportunity to entertain at vineyards, festivals, restaurants, private events ad more all over the Midwest. She will be at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on Sunday, August 27, 7 – 9 pm.

Lane Davis Band is a young and upcoming band that plays a bit everything, alternative, country western, rhythm & blues, and classic rock. They are a natural in live venues. Check them out at Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent on Sunday, August 29, 5:30 pm.

Lipstick Mayhem is a pop and classic rock group. Songs you all know from Journey, Joan Jet to Prince. They play at a variety of locale throughout Southern Illinois. Monday, September 4, from 2 – 5 pm they will be rocking the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent.

Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show This family have been producing the most Death-Defying Thrill and Circus Acts of all time. They are among the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world today. For more than 50 years, they have been thrilling audiences with their sensational Sky-High Swaypoles, the Astro Nocks Daring Spacewheel, the Skykings Skycycle, Nock the Clown, and the Nocks Globe of Fear. Check them out daily just off Expo Drive.

The Reflector / Sparkle / Robocars are a strolling free grounds entertainment that will totally amaze their audiences. With over 6,000 mirrors attached to The Reflector’s suit, he literally turns into a human mirror ball. He definitely captures a lot of attention, whether he’s interacting with intrigued guests, or enjoying dancing to the event music. Sparkle is the female version, whose costume is also covered with 1,000’s of mirrors. She `sparkles’ and shines, as she strolls, dances and poses for pictures. Robocars including a full size yellow Chevy Camaro & Police Car stand nearly 15ft tall. These unbelievable huge, transitioning cars are a crowd pleaser as they transition into larger-than-life robots within moments. You don’t want to miss these spectacular crowd pleasers. They will be strolling the fairgrounds daily for your entertainment.

Rabbit in Red is a four-piece original alt rock/jam band. They are known for their high energy rock and funk music. They are a cross between the Foo Fighters and Phish. You can catch this live high action show on Thursday, August 31 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm on the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Stage off Midway Drive.

Show-Me Safari’s Petting Zoo is family-owned and provides the public with an opportunity to interact with a variety of animals in a safe, educational environment. The interactive area allows you to meet some wonderful farm animals. Feed are available to purchase. Pony rides are also available for our youngest fairgoers to enjoy. This complete petting zoo is fun for the entire family. Show-Me Safari is located on Expo Drive and will open at 4:00 pm daily and Noon on weekends.

Show-Me Safari’s Pig Races have proven to be an excellent crowd-pleasing entertainment with a touch of class. Both children and adults love to see these little “hams” race to the finish line. The audience is entertained and enthused through the provided comedy and audience participation. Check out their race times at their location on Expo Drive.

Snowbird Street Band is a traveling musical duo playing Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Punk and Irish. Check out their talent on Saturday, September 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Southern Illinoisan Free Entertainment Tent.

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Governor’s Day presented by

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A special welcome today to DCFS and Pepsi located at the VIP tents. Enjoy your day at the Fair!

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AUG 26 11:00am Deviled Eggs Cooking Contest Expo Hall Stage Noon Motocross/ATV Races Half-Mile Track 12:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle VIP Picnics 1:00pm Kids Favorite Cookie Expo Hall Stage 2:00pm Fairy Tales on Ice Southern Illinois Center Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 2:30pm–4:30pm Hoot N Holler Band SI Free Entertainment Tent 3:00pm Quarterback Challenge North of VIP Tent The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 4:00pm Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 4:30pm Beard or Mullet Contest RollnUp Beer Tent Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive SIU Ski Show On the Lake 5:00pm–7:00pm Lane Davis SI Free Entertainment Tent 5:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds Whippoorwill Rodeo Horse Arena 6:00pm Fairy Tales on Ice Southern Illinois Center The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive 6:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 7:00pm Downstate Music Company RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:30pm Carly Pearce River Radio/Pepsi MidAmerica w/Edwin McCain Grandstand Stage FIREWORKS FOLLOWING SHOW Lip Sync Battle SI Free Entertainment Tent 8:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 9:30pm TBA RollnUp Beer Tent Stage

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Veteran’s Day presented by

A special welcome today to our Veterans located in the Expo Hall. Enjoy your day at the Fair!

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Please join the State of Illinois and the Du Quoin State Fair on this special day honoring the men and women who have courageously served our Nation’s Armed Forces.

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AUG 27 8:00am Firefighter Waterball Competition registration begins at 7am Located on Lake Lane, just north of Derby Lane behind Expo Bldg 12:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Expo Hall (Veterans Day) 1:00pm Ponytail/Pigtail Contest SI Free Entertainment Tent 1:30pm Smile Contest SI Free Entertainment Tent Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 2:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 3:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds Corn Fish SI Free Entertainment Tent 4:00pm Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Not So Newlywed Show Expo Stage Catfish Willie RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Robocar Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:00pm Robocar Strolling the Fairgrounds Kelli B SI Free Entertainment Tent 7:30pm Queen’s Blvd RollnUp Beer Tent Stage 8:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive

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Republican Day presented by

A special welcome today to The Sunshine Picnic at VIP Tent 1. And to the Republicans in VIP Tent 2. Enjoy your day at the Fair!

2023 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR 26 MONDAY, AUG 28 12:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling VIP Picnic 4:00pm Harness Racing Pepsi MidAmerica Mile Track Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 4:30pm FFA Farmyard Follies Horse Arena Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 5:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:30pm Chili Contest Expo Stage West of 57 RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:00pm ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls Half-Mile Track Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive Cherry & Jerry SI Free Entertainment Tent 7:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 9:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds TUESDAY, AUG 29 8:00am–3:00pm Susan Boswell Memorial Sunshine Picnic VIP Tent 1 9:30am–6:30pm Cowboy Mounted Shoot Horse Arena 11:00am Robocars Strolling VIP Picnics 4:00pm Harness Racing Pepsi MidAmerica Mile Track Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 5:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:00pm Mystery Sack Cooking Contest Expo Hall Stage 6:30pm Not Guilty Band RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds

The coal mined in Southern Illinois has helped power the nation for more than a century. For the more than 25 years of that Knight Hawk Coal has been proud to be a part of that heritage.

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Power

We Help

America

TUESDAY, AUG 29 CONT’D 7:00pm ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls Half-Mile Track Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive 7:00pm–9:00pm Kevin Fox SI Free Entertainment Tent 7:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 9:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds

DAILY SCHEDULE

Senior Day

Robocars

9:00pm

Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds

The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds

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WEDNESDAY, AUG 30 1:00pm–3:00pm Senior Prom Expo Hall Jerry Ford Orchestra Noon Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive

Strolling the Fairgrounds

5:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds

6:00pm Crazy Food on a Stick Contest Expo Hall Stage 6:30pm Cat Daddy’O Band RollnUp Beer Tent Stage

Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive

Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Grayson SI Free Entertainment Tent 7:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive

Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive

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DAILY SCHEDULE

Sponsor Appreciation Day

Illinois

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AUG 31 9:00am–2:00pm Kids Day at the Fair Expo Hall 4:00pm Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nock Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:00pm Back Seat Driving Contest Lot Across from VIP Tent Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive 6:30pm Pudding Pie Contest Expo Stage Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:30pm Randy Houser River Radio/Pepsi MidAmerica w/Murphy 500 Grandstand Stage FIREWORKS FOLLOWING SHOW The Reflector/Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 9:00pm The Reflector/Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds FRIDAY, SEP 1 9:00am–2:00pm Kids Day at the Fair Expo Hall area 4:00pm Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 5:00pm–8:00pm Illinois Products Expo Expo Hall 5:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 5:30pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:30pm Charcuterie Board Contest Expo Hall Stage Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds Dennis Stroughmatt RollnUp Beer Tent Stage and the Honky-Tonk Circus 7:00pm Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive Cody Galloway Music SI Free Entertainment Tent 7:30pm Dustin Lynch River Radio/Pepsi MidAmerica w/Drew Baldridge Grandstand Stage The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 8:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 9:00pm Neil Dover Band RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Disc-Connected K9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds

THURSDAY,

presented by

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Tourism Day presented by

dsf.illinois.gov 31 SATURDAY, SEP 2 9:00am Draft Show Horse Arena 10:00am Fajita, Salsa and/or Guacamole Expo Hall Stage Cooking Contest Noon–8:00pm Illinois Products Expo Expo Hall Stage 12:30pm Decorated Diaper Contest Expo Hall The Reflector / Sparkle VIP Picnics 1:00pm Diaper Derby Expo Hall Pony/Mule Show Horse Arena 1:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 2:00pm USAC Silver Crown Ted Horn 100 Pepsi MidAmerica & Dirtcar Ump Grandstand Modifieds Magic Mile Track Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 3:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 4:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Snowbird Street Band SI Free Entertainment Tent 5:00pm Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds SIU Ski Show On the Lake 6:00pm Demo Derby Half-Mile Track Neil Dover RollnUp Beer Tent The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 7:00pm Heavy Horse Horse Arena Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds Calico Creek Bluegrass Band SI Free Entertainment Tent Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 7:30pm Flo Rida River Radio/Pepsi MidAmerica Grandstand Stage 8:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 9:30pm Fan Halen RollnUp Beer Tent Stage

A special welcome today to Knight Hawk and SIU. Enjoy your day at the Fair! RIDESHELICOPTER ONLY!TODAY

Coal Heritage Day/SIU Day presented by

First Responder Day

A special welcome today to Modern Woodmen and the Prysmian Group at the VIP Tents. Enjoy your day at the Fair!

Labor Day

A special welcome today to Labor’s Union located in the Expo Hall! Enjoy your day at the Fair!

2023 DU QUOIN STATE FAIR 32 SUNDAY, SEP 3 8:00am–3:00pm Road Rebels Car Show Main Street Gate 1 Zone 1 9:00am Mule Show Horse Arena 11:00am–5:00pm Illinois Products Expo Expo Hall 11:00am Robocars Strolling VIP Tent Picnics Noon Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo Expo Drive 1:00pm IL Horse Puller’s Association Horse Arena Pedal Pull Competition Expo Hall 1:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 2:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 3:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 4:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 4:00pm Cody Phillips Band SI Free Entertainment Tent 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Not so Newlywed Show Expo Hall Stage Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:00pm Talent Contest SI Free Entertainment Tent Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:30pm Doctor Fever and the RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Venus Flytrap 7:35pm ARCA Racing Series Pepsi MidAmerica So IL 100 Mile Magic Mile Track FIREWORKS FOLLOWING SHOW 8:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 9:00pm SCARAB RollnUp Beer Tent Stage MONDAY, SEP 4 8:00am–3:00pm Road Rebels Car Show Main Street Gate 1 Zone 1 11:30am The Reflector / Sparkle........ Strolling VIP Picnic (Expo Hall) 11:00am Illinois (IBRA) Barrel Race ..............................Horse Arena Noon Show-Me Safari Petting Zoo ............................ Expo Drive Noon Washer Tournament..............................RollnUp Beer Tent

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DAILY SCHEDULE

MONDAY, SEP 4 CONT’D

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1:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 2:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling VIP Picnic (Expo Hall) 2:30pm Cornhole Tournament RollnUp Beer Tent 3:00pm The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 4:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive 4:30pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive 5:00pm Mix Tape RollnUp Beer Tent Stage Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 6:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:00pm Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show Just off Expo Drive Robocars Strolling the Fairgrounds 7:30pm Larry the Cable Guy River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America w/Derrick Stroup Grandstand Stage 8:00pm Disc-Connected K-9’s Just off Expo Drive The Reflector / Sparkle Strolling VIP Picnic (Expo Hall)

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OPEN-AIR HORSE SHOW EVENTS

All Events FREE Admission FRIDAY, AUG 25 7:00pm Whippoorwill Rodeo SATURDAY, AUG 26 5:00pm Whippoorwill Rodeo MONDAY, AUG 28 4:30pm Farmyard Folies

AUG 29 9:30am–6:30pm Cowboy Mounted Shooting SATURDAY, SEP 2 9:00am Draft Horse Show 1:00pm Pony/Mule Show SUNDAY, SEP 3 9:00am Mule Show 1:00pm .............................................. IL Horse Pullers Association MONDAY, SEP 4 11:00am Illinois Barrel Racing (IBRA)

TUESDAY,

COMPETITIVE SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE

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AUG 25 6:00pm Twilight Parade Inside Fairgrounds High School Marching Band Contest Inside Fairgrounds 7:00pm Whippoorwill Rodeo Horse Arena Motocross/ATV Races Half-Mile Track SATURDAY, AUG 26 9:00am Jr Dairy Show C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena 11:00am Deviled Egg Contest Expo Hall Stage Noon Motocross/ATV Races Half-Mile Track 1:00pm Jr. Swine Showmanship Cattle Barn #6 Gilt Show following Showmanship Cattle Barn #6 Quarterback Challenge North of VIP Tent 1:00pm Kid’s Favorite Cookie Expo Hall Stage 3:00pm Quarterback Challenge North of VIP Tent 4:30pm Beard or Mullet Contest RollnUp Beer Tent 5:00pm Whippoorwill Rodeo Horse Arena 7:30pm Lip Sync Battle SI Free Entertainment Tent SUNDAY, AUG 27 9:00am Open Dairy Show C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena Barrow Show Cattle Barn #6 1:00pm Pigtail/Ponytail Contest SI Free Entertainment Tent 1:30pm Smile Contest SI Free Entertainment Tent Mule Show Horse Arena 2:00pm Jr. Show Overall Showmanship C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena 5:00pm Not So Newlywed Show Expo Hall

AUG 28 4:00pm Harness Racing Pepsi MidAmerica Magic Mile 4:30pm FFA Farmyard Follies Horse Arena 6:30pm Chili Contest Expo Hall Stage 7:00pm ITPA Truck/Tractor Pulls Half-Mile Track TUESDAY, AUG 29 8:00am-3:00pm Susan Boswell Memorial Sunshine Picnic VIP Tent #1 9:30am-6:00pm Cowboy Mounted Shoot Horse Arena 4:00pm Harness Racing Pepsi MidAmerica Magic Mile 6:00pm Mystery Sack Cooking Contest Hall Stage 7:00pm ITPA Truck/Tractor Pulls Half-Mile Track WEDNESDAY, AUG 30 1:00pm-3:00pm Senior Prom Expo Hall 4:00pm Harness Racing Pepsi MidAmerica Magic Mile 6:00pm Crazy Food on a Stick Contest Expo Hall

AUG 31 9:00am-2:00pm Kids Day at the Fair Expo Hall 6:00pm Back Seat Driving Contest Lot Across from VIP Tent 6:30pm Pudding Pie Contest Expo Hall

FRIDAY,

MONDAY,

THURSDAY,

Special Events Sponsors

BRONZE SPONSORS Alongis

Clay’s Transmission

Climate

GOLD SPONSORS Farm Credit of Illinois

Fenton’s Collision

Linzee Insurance

Murphysboro Smile Design

Suchomski Equipment Inc.

First

Filson Appraisal

Riechmann Bros.

Subway of Christopher

The Flower Patch

The Upbeat Dance Studio

Vogler Ford

STAR SPONSORS

Main St. T’s

Megan Ashley Photography

Razor’s Edge Barber Shop

Two Raggedy Sisters

Wild Stylez

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SEP 1 9:00am-2:00pm Kids Day at the Fair Expo Hall 6:30pm Charcuterie Board Contest Expo Hall SATURDAY, SEP 2 9:00am Jr. Dairy Goat Show Cattle Barn #4 Draft Horse Show Horse Arena 9:30 am Jr Beef Showmanship C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena 10:00am Fajita, Salsa and/or Guacamole Contest Expo Hall 12:30pm Decorated Diaper Contest Expo Hall 1:00pm Jr Show Breeding Beef C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena Diaper Derby Expo Hall Pony/Mule Show Horse Arena 2:00pm USAC Silver Crown Magic Mile 4:00pm Market Lambs Cattle Barn #6 6:00pm Demo Derby Half-Mile Track 7:00pm Draft Horse Show Horse Arena SUNDAY, SEP 3 8:00am-3:00pm Road Rebels Car Show Main Street Gate 1 area 9:00am Open Dairy Goat Show Cattle Barn #4 Breeding Sheep Show Cattle Barn #6 Showmanship Cattle Barn #6 9:00am Mule Show Expo Hall 9:30am Open Show Breeding Beef C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena 1:00pm Pedal Pull Tractor Competition Expo Hall IL Horse Puller’s Association Horse Arena 5:00pm Not So Newlywed Show Expo Hall Stage 7:35pm ARCA Racing Series Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand

SEP 4 9:30am Jr Steer Show C-Bar Land & Cattle Co Horse Arena 11:00am IL Barrel Racing Horse Arena Noon Washer Tournament Roll N Up Beer Tent Stage 2:30pm Cornhole Tournament Roll N Up Beer Tent Stage

FRIDAY,

MONDAY,

Quoin Tourism

DIAMOND SPONSORS Bigham Farms Du

Solutions Heating & Cooling Dairy Queen of Christopher

National

Bank of Pinckneyville Heartland AG

& R Agri Power

& M Floor Care

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SATURDAY, AUG 26

11:00am 4-H Food Challenge Deviled Eggs Expo Hall

Sponsored by U of I Extension–Franklin/Jackson/Perry/Randolph/Williamson Counties

1:00pm Kid’s Favorite Cookie Expo Hall

LIVESTOCK SCHEDULE

DRAFT HORSES, PONIES & MULES

Du Quoin State Fair Thanks our Generous

Livestock-Related Donors:

Bigham Farms

Alan, Lori, Bradley Bowers

Bramlet Simmentals

Buy-A-Farm

(Wayne/Jamie Keller & Don Bailey)

Carl & Julie Price

Friends of Ed Thompson

Illinois Beef Association

Illinois Pork Producers

Krone Farms

Lakeland College Lane Rinderer

Modern Woodmen of America

(Nathan Shupe /Lisa Garver)

Nutrien Ag (Bruce Pittman)

Perry County Farm Bureau

R & B Agronomy & Agro Liquid (Kevin Broster)

Seed Life (Brian Pittman)

Toenyes Show Pig

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BEEF CATTLE Jr Showmanship 9/2 @ 9:30am N/A N/A Jr Show Breeding Beef 9/2 @ 1:00pm 9/1 by Noon 9/3 after Open Show Open Show Breeding Beef 9/3 @ 9:30am 9/1 by Noon 9/3 after Open Show Jr Show Steers 9/4 @ 9:30am 9/3 by Noon 9/4 after Steer Show DAIRY CATTLE Jr Show Animals 8/26 @ 9:00am 8/24 by 6pm 8/27 after Open Show Open Show Animals 8/27 @ 9:00am 8/24 by 6pm 8/27 after Open Show DAIRY GOATS Jr Show Dairy Goats 9/2 @ 9:00am 9/1 by 6pm 9/3 after Open Show Open Show Dairy Goats 9/3 @ 9:00am 9/2 by 6pm 9/3 after Open Show SHEEP Jr Breeding Sheep 9/3 @ 9:00am 9/2 by 10am 9/3 after Breed Show Jr Market Lambs 9/2 @ 4:00pm 9/2 by 10am 9/2 after Breed Show Jr Showmanship 9/2 after Breeding N/A N/A SWINE Jr Gifts 8/26 after Showman 8/25 by noon 8/27 after Gilt Show Jr Barrows 8/27 @ 9:00am 8/25 by noon 8/27 after Gilt Show Jr Showmanship 8/26 @ 1:00pm N/A N/A

Horse & Pony Halter Classes 9/2 @ 9:00am 9/1 by 6pm 9/3 after show Teams & Hitches 9/2 @ 1:00pm 9/1 by 6pm 9/3 after show All Horse/Pony/Mule Parade 9/2 after last class N/A N/A Mule Halter Classes 9/3 @ 9:00am 9/1 by 6pm 9/3 after show Carts & Hitches 9/3 @ 1:00pm 9/1 by 6pm 9/3 after show Show Date & Time In Place By Release Date & Time