State of Illinois
08/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/24/2026 08:54
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2026 MUSIC LINEUP
Du Quoin, IL - The Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand is gearing up for an action-packed lineup. In addition to thrilling harness racing and adrenaline-filled ARCA and USAC motorsports events, fairgoers can enjoy live performances from popular country, hip hop, and rock artists.
Tickets for all Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand events are available at the Du Quoin Grandstand box office or online through Ticketmaster .
Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.: Wiz Khalifa
Sunday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m.: Kameron Marlowe & Ashley Cooke
Monday, August 31 at 4 p.m.: Harness Racing
Tuesday, September 1 at 4 p.m.: Harness Racing
Wednesday, September 2 at 4 p.m.: Harness Racing
Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m.: Tyler Hubbard
Friday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m.: Night Ranger
Saturday, September 5 at 1 p.m.: USAC Racing
Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.: Russell Dickerson with Blake Proehl
Sunday, September 31 at 6:30 p.m.: ARCA Racing
Monday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m.: Randy Houser with Hunter Flynn
Head over to the Beer Tent stages for even more live music. Below is a look at the lineup:
|
Date |
Free Afternoon Entertainment |
Free Evening Entertainment |
Free Night Entertainment |
Additional Entertainment |
|
Fri., 8/28 Family Day |
N/A |
Dirtwater Fox 5 p.m. |
Murphy 500 9 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Sat., 8/29 Governor's Day |
Pity Thy Neighbor 12 p.m. |
Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes 5 p.m. |
The Band Perry 9 p.m. |
Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes 11 p.m. |
|
Sun., 8/30 Veterans Day |
Almost Broke 12 p.m. |
Craig Gerdes Band 4 p.m. |
The Rewinds 8 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Mon., 8/31 Ag Day |
N/A |
A1C 6 p.m. |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Tues., 9/1 Republican Day |
N/A |
The Hoot N Holler Band 6 p.m. |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Wed., 9/2 Senior Day |
N/A |
The Misters 6 p.m. |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Thurs., 9/3 Sponsor Day |
N/A |
Kyle Woodside 6 p.m. |
Head East 9 p.m. |
Kyle Woodside 10:30 p.m. |
|
Fri., 9/4 IL Tourism Day |
N/A |
Isaac Goldman 5 p.m. |
Brat Pack 9 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Sat., 9/5 Coal Heritage/ SIU Day |
Shaad and Thomas 1 p.m. |
Kyle Woodside 5 p.m. |
Ian Ferguson 9 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Sun., 9/6 First Responder Day |
Jax Dion 1 p.m. |
Lug Nutz 5 p.m. |
Southern Grit 9 p.m. |
N/A |
|
Mon., 9/7 Labor Day |
Washer Tournament 12 p.m. |
Backline5 1 p.m. |
Cornhole Tournament 2:30 p.m. |
Well Hungarians 5 p.m. |
The Du Quoin State Fair runs from August 28 - September 7. Admission to the fair is free, and parking is free on August 28. For remaining fair dates, parking is $15 for Gate 1, and $10 for all other gates. Please visit dsf.illinois.gov for additional information including seasonal parking and handicap parking details.
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