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Grandstand revenue and tickets up at 2019 Du Quoin State Fair

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DU QUOIN (WSIL) � The Du Quoin State Fair just ended Monday, but organizers are already declaring it a success.

According to the state, the 2019 Grandstand sold nearly 15,800 tickets this year, which is 26% higher than last year’s total of just over 12,500.

Revenue from the grandstand entertainment generated $97,000 more than last year, a 37% increase. 

“The Du Quoin State Fair is an economic engine for Southern Illinois, and I’m happy to see that the fair grew dramatically compared to last year,� said Governor J.B. Pritzker. “MK and I enjoyed spending time at the fairgrounds, and it’s wonderful that so many people came to enjoy the vendors and performers, as well as support a time-honored tradition that uplifts the entire region.�

“These early numbers show not only the success we had this year, but our potential to grow in the future,� said Josh Gross, Du Quoin State Fair Manager.

Attendance numbers for this year’s Du Quoin State Fair are still being calculated and are expected to be released shortly.