Theme announced for Du Quoin State Fair; Vaccine clinics to be held during event

By Kenzie Dillow
May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
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(WSIL) -- A message of unity will be the theme throughout the fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin this summer.

“One Illinois�� is the theme which will be showcased throughout the 2021 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. “One Illinois�� is aimed at uniting Illinoisans after COVID-19 led to the cancellations of both fairs in 2020.

“Illinois�� proud agricultural tradition has long been the force that drives our state forward, and the last 18 months have been no different. In March of 2020, when the world seemed to come to a halt, our state’s number one industry kept right on going,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “While the COVID-19 pandemic demanded a temporary pause to the State Fairs, communities across the state will once again have a chance to come together as “One Illinois�� this August to celebrate our number one industry and the people that keep us all going.��

The Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs will be hosting onsite mobile vaccination clinics throughout the duration of both fairs to give every fairgoer who wants one a chance to be vaccinated.

“This year’s theme embodies, not only the solidarity Illinoisans have shown throughout the pandemic, but the fellowship that takes place each summer,�� said Du Quoin State Fair Manager, Josh Gross. “Our state fairs bring us together to celebrate all Illinois has to offer and we are ready to welcome everyone back to Du Quoin.��

“One Illinois�� will be displayed throughout the Springfield and Du Quoin Fairgrounds, as well as on the 2021 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair logos and merchandise.