Prairie State Wire

The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office will open for in-person ticket purchases on Monday, June 16. Regular box office hours are set from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. During the fair, which runs from August 22 to September 1, the box office will extend its hours from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Tickets are currently available for purchase for several performances at the River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Stage. The lineup includes David Lee Roth on August 23, Little River Band on August 24, Tesla on August 28, Jake Owen on August 29, Tucker Wetmore on August 30, and Gabby Barrett on September 1.

While tickets can be bought in person starting June 16, online sales are ongoing at dsf.illinois.gov. Carnival wristbands offering unlimited rides for one day are also available for $25 until August 21, after which they will cost $30 during weekdays and $35 during weekends once the fair begins.

"The Du Quoin State Fair is an end-of-summer family tradition in southern Illinois," stated Luke Davison, Du Quoin State Fair Manager. "We have a lineup packed with entertainment options for the whole family, and now is a great time to buy concert tickets and carnival wristbands to plan ahead for family fun."

The fair will take place from August 22 to September 1 this year. For inquiries regarding the Grandstand or Carnival Wristbands, individuals can contact the Ticket Office at the provided phone numbers or visit dsf.illinois.gov/ for updates.