Du Quoin State Fair sets attendance record

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Thursday more than 204,000 people attended the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair, breaking the previous record of 171,000 set in 2022. 

This marks the first time that fair attendance has exceeded 200,000 since industry standards were enacted.

From the Twilight Parade that kicked off the fair through the Nelly concert that concluded it, the 11-day event drew consistent crowds thanks to new attractions, cooler temperatures and improvements throughout the fairgrounds.

The 2025 Du Quoin State Fair will run August 22 - September 1.