Prairie State Wire

Du Quoin, IL - The Du Quoin State Fair has unveiled its lineup of free entertainment at the RollnUp beer tent for the 2024 fair. This event will run from August 23 to September 2 and will feature a variety of performances across different days.

On Family Day, August 23, attendees can enjoy performances by Dirtwater Fox at 6 p.m. and Jefferson Starship at 9 p.m. Governor's Day on August 24 includes afternoon entertainment by Hoot n Holler Band at 1 p.m., followed by Darla's Crush at 5 p.m., and Murphy 500 at 9:30 p.m.

Veterans Day on August 25 offers The Radio Days performing in the afternoon, with Bobby Ford Band in the evening and Drew Baldridge taking the stage at night. AG Day on August 26 features an evening performance by Niki Lanahan Band at 6:30 p.m.

Republican Day on August 27 will have Not Guilty Band playing in the evening, while Senior Day on August 28 presents Diamond Dog also starting their set at 6:30 p.m. Sponsor Day on August 29 showcases The Natives Band and Lone Howl.

Tourism Day, falling on August 30, features Steel Creek in the evening followed by Craig Gerdes Band later that night. SIU Day is scheduled for August 31 with Zack Fedor & The Long Goodbyes and Logan Mize as part of the lineup.

First Responders Day on September 1 will see Dirtwater Fox return alongside Darla's Crush and Cat Daddy'O throughout the day. Labor Day celebrations conclude with Lug Nutz performing in the afternoon and Well Hungarians taking over in the evening.

All performances within the beer tent are free of charge. Tickets for Grandstand shows can be acquired through Ticketmaster or directly from the Du Quoin Grandstand box office.

The fair offers free admission throughout its duration, with parking being complimentary only on opening day, August 23. For subsequent days, parking fees are set at $15 for Gate One access and $10 for other gates. Additional details regarding seasonal and handicap parking can be found by visiting dsf.illinois.gov.