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More than 1 million people attended the two Illinois state fairs for the second year
Du Quoin set a second straight attendance record as the Illinois State Fair drew 714,231 and officials cited about $100 million in economic impact.
- On Tuesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois' two state fairs exceeded 1 million combined visitors for the second consecutive year, with the Du Quoin State Fair setting an attendance record.
- Southern Illinois' Du Quoin State Fair saw 287,058 visitors, while the Springfield fair welcomed 714,231 guests, marking the third-highest attendance total in its history despite extreme weather.
- Springfield Grandstand ticket sales reached an all-time high of 72,143. IDOA Director Jerry Costello II noted visitors fueled the local economy by staying in hotels and shopping locally.
- Despite seven days of rain in Springfield and six consecutive days exceeding 95° in Du Quoin, operations continued successfully. The fairs remained among the Midwest's most affordable at $145 for a family of four.
- Planning is already underway for the 2027 Illinois State Fairs, with Springfield's event scheduled from August 12 to August 22. Du Quoin's fair will run August 27 through September 6.
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Du Quoin state fair attendance rises The Du Quoin State Fair set an attendance record for the second consecutive year in 2026, but the Illinois State Fair in Springfield saw a modest decline. According to a statement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office, the Du Quoin [...]
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