2018 Du Quoin State Fair schedule
<h3 class="breakHead">Friday, Aug. 24 - Family Night</h3>
2 p.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open
4-10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting to open the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair, Tru-Bilt Walk-in Plaza
6 p.m. Twilight Parade, this year entirely inside the fairgrounds
6 p.m. High School Marching Band Contest, inside fairgrounds
6 p.m. The Deplorables, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
7 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
7 p.m. Those Funny Little People, roving the fairgrounds
7 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
8:30 p.m. Chris Cavanaugh, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Saturday, Aug. 25 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Governor's Day</h3>
9 a.m. Junior Dairy Show, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
9 a.m. Heavy Horse Show, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
10 a.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open
Noon - 11 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 10:30 p.m.)
1 p.m. Mule Show, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
1:30 p.m. Southern Thread Boutique Fashion Show, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2 p.m. Junior Weather Goat Show, Cattle Barn #4
2 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
2 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
2 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
2 p.m. Karaoke Contest, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
2:30 p.m. Ponytail/Pigtail Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
3 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
3 p.m. Junior Swine Showmanship and Barrow Show, Cattle Barn #6
3:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
3:30 p.m. Smile Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
4 p.m. Baird's Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
4 p.m. Best Pie Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5 p.m. Cat Daddy'O, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
6:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7:30 p.m. Blackberry Smoke, (opening band The Steel Woods), River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Tickets: $17, $20, $23.
9 p.m. Johnny Rock-itt, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Sunday, Aug. 26 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Veterans Day/Bicentennial Day</h3>
With ID, veterans and immediate family get free fair admission. Unless otherwise indicated, all Veterans Day events and displays are in the VIP Tent #1 area.
Veterans Day schedule
9 a.m. Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall (all day).
9 a.m. Army Recruiting Command events (all day).
9:30 a.m. Celebration of Life/Memorial Service.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Benefits Expo/Hiring Event, Heat 1 Building
10 a.m.-3 p.m. 'Portrait of a Soldier' art exhibit, Heat 2 Building.
Noon. Pledge of Allegiance, led by Samantha Hasselbring, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.
Noon. Main Program.
1-1:30 p.m. Veteran's Lunch.
2-3 p.m. Touch of Old Barbershop Quartet, and the Little Egypt Chorus.
3:30 p.m. Veterans Day Parade, starts at the half-mile track, on Midway Drive.
Rest of the fair
8 a.m. Firefighter Waterball Competition, Lake Lane, just off Derby Lane behind Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Building. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
9 a.m. Open Dairy Show, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
9 a.m. Mule Halter, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
9 a.m. Gilt Show, Cattle Barn #6
Noon - 10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
1 p.m. Illinois Office of Tourism Bicentennial Birthday Celebration, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall. Free Eli's Cheesecake while supplies last.
1 p.m. Haflinger Unicorn Hitch, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
1:30 p.m. Best Summer Salad Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
2 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
2 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
2 p.m. Hoot 'N Holler Band, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
2 p.m. Dairy Junior Show Overall Showmanship Award, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
2 p.m. Frank Bigham Memorial Showmanship Award, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
2:30 p.m. Dairy Junior Show Supreme Champion/Female, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
2:30 p.m. Dairy Junior Show Champion/Pair of Females, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
2:30 p.m. Dairy Open Show Supreme Champion/Female, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
2:30 p.m. Dairy Open Show Grand Champion/Best Three Head, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
3 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
3:30 p.m. Du Quoin State Fair Memories, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
4 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
Cutest Little Farmer/Farmgirl Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5 p.m. Southern Pride, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Word in Worship (Jonathon and Emily Martin), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
5:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
5:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6 p.m. Celebrate Illinois: 200 Years of Amazing! in front of the Grandstand by Grandstand Avenue. Experience how it all began; time travel with us at the Du Quoin State Fair.
6:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
7:30 p.m. An Evening with Cheap Trick, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Tickets: $21, $24, $27.
8:30 p.m. DirtWater Fox, dance band, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
8:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
<h3 class="breakHead">Monday, Aug. 27 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Agriculture Youth Day</h3>
2 p.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
3-7 p.m. Stay Cool with the Farm Bureau, Illinois Farm Bureau Tent, in Agriland on Pacer Avenue. Cool benefits, treats, prizes & giveaways, kid's activities.
3 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment.
4-10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Baird's Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4:30 p.m. FFA Farmyard Follies, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
5 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
5 p.m. Grayson, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5:30 p.m. Dennis Stroughmatt, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
6 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
7 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7 p.m. ITPA Truck and Tractor Pulls, Half Mile Track
7:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
7:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos International Show, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Free admission.
8:30 p.m. Fertile Soil, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Tuesday, Aug. 28 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Democrat Day</h3>
9 a.m. Susan Boswell Memorial Sunshine Picnic, VIP Tent #1
10 a.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
10 a.m. The Joy Singers Gospel Choir, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
11 a.m. Harness racing, Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Magic Mile Track
3-7 p.m. Stay Cool with the Farm Bureau, Illinois Farm Bureau Tent, in AgriLand on Pacer Avenue. Cool benefits, treats, prizes & giveaways, kid's activities.
4-10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Baird's Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show
5 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
5 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5-9 p.m. Locally Made or Grown, in the Heat #2 Building. Spinning demonstrations by the Bernard Family Farm (Bonnie) and weaving demonstrations by Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch (Makanda).
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
6 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
6:30 p.m. Mystery Sack Cooking Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
7 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
7 p.m. ITPA Truck & Tractor Pulls, Half Mile Track
7:30 p.m. Brothers Osborne, with opening act Kendall Marvel, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstage Stage. Tickets $29, $32, $35.
8:30 p.m. Double Shot, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
8:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
<h3 class="breakHead">Wednesday, Aug. 29 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Senior Day</h3>
Seniors: Show an ID and get into the fair free today.
2 p.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
4-10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Baird's Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4-6 p.m. Senior Prom with the Jerry Ford Orchestra, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5 p.m. One Night Stand, RollnUp Beer Tent
5-9 p.m. Locally Made or Grown, in the Heat #2 Building. Spinning demonstrations by the Bernard Family Farm (Bonnie) and weaving demonstrations by Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch (Makanda).
5:30 p.m. Bill Harper, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
6 p.m. Best Casserole Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
6:30 p.m. Twilight Harness Racing. Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Magic Mile Track. Free.
6:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
7 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
7:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
8:30 p.m. We Got It Covered, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Thursday, Aug. 30 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Sponsor Appreciation Day</h3>
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids Day at the Fair, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2 p.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
4-10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Not Guilty, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5-9 p.m. Locally Made or Grown, in the Heat #2 Building. Spinning demonstrations by the Bernard Family Farm (Bonnie) and weaving demonstrations by Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch (Makanda).
5:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6 p.m. Cassie Andrews & Calico Creek, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
7 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
7 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7:30 p.m. Pop 2000 Tour, with O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Tickets, $10
8:30 p.m. Brat Pack, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Friday, Aug. 31 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Illinois Tourism Day</h3>
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Kids Day at the Fair, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2 p.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
4-11 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 10:30 p.m.)
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5 p.m. Cause of Ruin, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
7 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
7 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
7:30 p.m. Gen-X Show, featuring Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit and Alien Ant Farm, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Tickets, $19, $22, $25.
8:30 p.m. Downstate Music Company, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Saturday, Sept. 1 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">Coal Heritage Day</h3>
9 a.m. Junior Dairy Goat Show, Cattle Barn #4
9:30 a.m. Junior Beef Showmanship, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
10 a.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open
Noon - 11 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 10:30 p.m.)
Noon. Heavy Horse Pull, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
Noon-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Heat #1 Building
Noon-9 p.m. Illinois Office of Tourism "Illinois Made" Show, Heat #2 Building
1 p.m. Junior Show Breeding Beef, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
1 p.m. Let's Have a Pizza Party, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
2 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
2 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
2 p.m. Taylor Made (Acoustics), RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
2 p.m. Diaper Derby, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
3 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
3 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
3 p.m. Decorated Diaper Contest, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
3 p.m. Junior Market Lamb Show, Cattle Barn #6
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
4:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5 p.m. Exeter Landing Project, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Catfish Willie Band, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5 p.m. Not So Newlywed Game, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
6 p.m. Exeter Landing Project, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
6 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
6 p.m. Demolition Derby, Southern Illinois Center
7 p.m. Whippoorwill Rodeo, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
7:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead (comedy/hypnosis), Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
7:30 p.m. Phil Vassar, with opening band Love & Theft, River Radio/Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Stage. Tickets, $15, $18, $21.
8 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
8:30 p.m. Smash Band, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage.
<h3 class="breakHead">Sunday, Sept. 2 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">First Responder Day</h3>
First responders get into fair free with proper ID.
8 a.m. Hot Rod Nights Car Show, Main Street
9 a.m. Breeding Sheep Show Showmanship, Cattle Barn #6
9 a.m. Open Dairy Goat Show, Cattle Barn #4
9:30 a.m. Open Show Breeding Beef, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
10 a.m.-midnight. Fairgrounds open.
10 a.m. Open Beef Show, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
Noon - 10 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 9:30 p.m.)
Noon-4 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Heat #1 Building
1 p.m. Back Seat Driving Contest, North of VIP Tent #2
1 p.m. Duck Derby Parade, Tru-Bilt Walk-in Plaza
2 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
2 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
2 p.m. West of 57 Band, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
3 p.m. Duck Derby Dash, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall Lake
3 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
3 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
3:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4 p.m. Bairds Petting Zoo, Expo Drive
4 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
4 p.m. Pedal Pull Competition, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
4:30 p.m. Eisenhauer Band, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Travis Parks, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
6 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
6:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
7 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent
7 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
7 p.m. Whippoorwill Rodeo, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
8 p.m. USAC Silver Crown & UMP Modified Stock Series, Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Magic Mile Track. Tickets, $25-$30/under 12 $10.
8:30 p.m. High South, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
<h3 class="breakHead">Monday, Sept. 3 - </h3>
<h3 class="breakHead">SIU/College Day</h3>
Any college student with a current student ID will be admitted free to the fair.
9 a.m. Junior Show Steers, C Bar Land & Cattle Company Pavilion
10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fairgrounds open.
10 a.m. Barrel Race, sponsored by Illinois Barrel Racing Association, Heartland Coca-Cola Horse Arena
Noon - 8 p.m. Carnival open (Kiddie Land closes at 7:30 p.m.)
Noon. Those Funny Little People, Roving grounds entertainment
1:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
1:30 p.m. Washer Pitching Tournament, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
2 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
2 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
2 p.m. Automobile Racing Club of America Series, Pepsi Mid-America Grandstand Magic Mile Track. Tickets, $25-$30/under 12 $10.
3 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
3 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
3:30 p.m. Cornhole Tournament, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
3:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
3:30 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Heartland Coca-Cola Expo Hall
4 p.m. The Dinner Singer, Donnie Falknor, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
4 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5 p.m. Those Funny Little People, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
5 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue
5 p.m. Party Pants, RollnUp Beer Tent Stage
5:30 p.m. Natural Horsemanship, Expo Drive
5:30 p.m. The Dinner Singer, Donnie Falknor, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6:30 p.m. 2 Blondes and a Redhead, Southern Illinoisan Free Tent stage
6:30 p.m. Lumberjack Show, Hayes Avenue