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Free Admission Days at Du Quoin State Fair
Illinois Ag Connection - 08/25/2016
This year the Du Quoin State Fair has four theme days that will provide free admission to select fairgoers.
On Aug. 26, the Du Quoin State Fair celebrates the opening of the fair with College Night. All college students who show a valid student ID will receive free admission to the fairgrounds.
On Aug. 28, the Du Quoin State Fair will honor all veterans and their immediate family members with free admission to the fair. Veterans must show their military identification at the gate. Also any Southern Illinois University students, faculty/staff, and members
of the SIU Alumni Association will receive free admission to the fairgrounds. Look for special SIU activities throughout the fairgrounds, including a very special meet & greet with the SIU football team!
On Aug. 31, the Du Quoin State Fair welcomes all senior citizens age 60 and over to the fairgrounds. These fairgoers will receive free admission at the gate.
On Sept. 4, the Du Quoin State Fair invites all police officers, firefighters, and EMTs to the fairgrounds. First responders who show their badge at the gate will receive free admission to the fairgrounds.
This year the Du Quoin State Fair will implement a $2 admission fee for all adults, age 13 - and older, attending the Du Quoin State Fair. Kids 12 and under will receive free admission to the fair.
2016 Du Quoin State Fair Theme Days:
Aug. 26: College Night
Aug. 27: Governor's Day
Aug. 28: Veterans Day / SIU Day
Aug. 29: Youth in Agriculture Day
Aug. 30: Democrat Day
Aug. 31: Senior Day
Sept. 1: Illinois Tourism Day
Sept. 2: Sponsor Appreciation Day
Sept. 3: Coal Heritage Day
Sept. 4: First Responder Day
Sept. 5: Family Day
For more information about the 2016 DuQuoin State Fair, check us out online www.duquoinstatefair.net/.
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