State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District
State Representative David Friess (IL) | Representative David Friess (R) 115th District
The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024. “Theme days at the Du Quoin State Fair highlight everything this great fair has to offer,” Rep. Friess said. “I’m especially thrilled about how they showcase the importance of agriculture. A big thank you to everyone at the Du Quoin State Fair for always bringing our community such exciting summer fun!”
Here is the complete list of the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair theme days:
- Friday, August 23 – Family Night
- Saturday, August 24 – Governor’s Day
- Sunday, August 25 – Veterans Day
- Monday, August 26 – Agriculture Youth Day
- Tuesday, August 27 – Republican Day
- Wednesday, August 28 – Senior Day
- Thursday, August 29 – Sponsor Appreciation Day
- Friday, August 30 – Illinois Tourism Day
- Saturday, August 31 – Coal Heritage Day / SIU Day
- Sunday, September 1 – First Responder Day
- Monday, September 2 – Labor Day
“Theme days highlight the diversity of the Du Quoin State Fair and celebrate everything we have to offer over the next 11 days,” said Luke Davison, Du Quoin State Fair Manager. “We continuously pursue opportunities to improve the Du Quoin State Fair and to broaden our lineup with an emphasis on agriculture, our state’s number one industry.”
The Du Quoin State Fair ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m., with the Twilight Parade stepping off at 6 p.m. The grand marshal of the parade is 4-H.
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