This is the third Fair in a row that has seen a steady increase in attendance numbers, and the highest attended Du Quoin State Fair since the state began using industry standard attendance tracking.
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 Last minute preparations are underway at the Du Quoin State Fair grounds this week. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to make it happen. With the 100th anniversary this year, fair officials said they expect around 175,000 people to attend.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Pritzker is canceling the Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs this year.
The Du Quoin State Fair just ended Monday, but organizers are already declaring it a success.
Leaders at the Du Quoin State Fair are optimistic about how attendance numbers will look.
Olympic Gold Medal winner Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as Grand Marshal for the Du Quoin State Fair Parade.Â
Despite some pretty decent weather, leaders with the Du Quoin State Fair admit, they’re not seeing as many people as they’d like on the fairgrounds.
PERRY COUNTY (WSIL) â€� For the moment, Perry County employees do not need to worry about layoffs or a shortened work week. Â
PERRY COUNTY (WSIL) — On Tuesday, Perry County board members proposed an amended budget of $4.1 million. That’s a nearly $1.3 million cut for just this year. Â
WSIL — Perry County Clerk Josh Gross will soon take over as the Du Quoin State Fair manager after being appointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Â