Du Quoin State Fair Guide 2015

2015

DU QUOIN

STATE FAIR

GRANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT Colt Ford Trace Adkins The Perry Case Band American Authors Charlie Daniels Band Montgomery Gentry Night Ranger Collective Soul Randy Houser

RACES USAC Silver Crown Series ARCA Car Series MORE Free music Agriculture Home Shows Midway Free entertainment

PLUS: Fair map and complete schedule inside.

YOUR DAILY GUIDE

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Horse Show Blue Ribbon

to Du Quoin

Livestock

Free Family Fun

DERBY LANE

Thank a The Farmer Horseman Magic Show Whip Guy

HAYES AVENUE

Governor’s Mansion

Midway Special Events Tent

Free Entertainment Tent

MIDWAY DRIVE

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TICKETS The box office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the fair. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 618-542-1535 or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster. com or by calling 866-646-8849.

Wheelchair seating is available but is limited to three tickets, one wheelchair and two guests. Children ages 4 and older require a full-price ticket. Those 3 and younger must sit on a parent’s lap unless a ticket is purchased.

First Aid

Grandstand Events

Kiddie Carnival

Car Races

Gate 5

ENTRANCE

to Carbondale

Beer Tent

BOB GREEN ROAD

Parking Senior Prom SI Center

PARKING  Main parking lot, Illinois 14 entrance, $7 daily  Gate 1 parking, U.S. 51 entrance, $12 daily  Gate 4 parking, Jackson Street entrance, $7 daily  Season Pass, Gates 1 or 4, $30  All inside public parking, including ADA, $12  Note: No weather-related reimbursements

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1/2-Mile Track

Farm Exhibits

PACER AVENUE

TROTTER LANE

MAIN STREET

KidBuck$ Nerveless Knocks Game Stunt Show Show

GRANDSTAND AVENUE

Petting Zoo

Demo Derby & Bull Riding

LAKE LANE

Exhibition Hall

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WRISTBANDS Kroger will be selling Discounted Wristband Coupons beginning Thursday, Aug. 6, and will continue sales until 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Purchaser will redeem coupons “Good for 1 All-Day Ride Wristband” at the Midway Wristband Redemption Center on the Miller Spectacular Midway. Discounted coupons will be sold for $18 each, a savings of $4 off regular price of $22 at the fairgrounds during the fair itself.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Du Quoin State Fair Guide 2015

Tuesday, Sept. 1 ............................ 16

Welcome ......................................... 5 Wednesday, Sept. 2 ...................... 22 History ............................................. 7 Guest Services ................................. 8

DAY BY DAY Friday, Aug.28 ................................ 9

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Welcome to the Du Quoin State Fair

GROWING ILLINOIS The Du Quoin State Fair has been a showcase of Illinois families and rich traditions for over 93 years. For many, the Du Quoin State Fair is a rite of passage. It’s an opportunity for the Rauner future farmers of this great state to compete on one of the biggest agricultural stages. For others, it’s a chance to go behind the scenes of the state’s No. 1 industry: agriculture.

When you take a closer look at Illinois’ agriculture industry, you’ll notice there’s much more to offer than commodities and crops. The men and women who call Illinois home produce some of the nation’s top agricultural products: corn, soybeans, wheat, pork, pumpkins and horseradish. Because of their efforts and dedication, Illinois agriculture is a billion-dollar industry, and is among the leaders in the nation for agricultural exports and processed food sales.

During your trip to the Du Quoin State Fair, I hope you get a chance to visit the “AG Expo” area to witness the latest in implement equipment, cheer on your local high school participating in the “FFA Farmyard Follies,” take in an open or junior livestock show, or relax in the grandstand and enjoy the rich tradition of horse racing under the lights.

Enjoy the 2015 Du Quoin State Fair.

Bruce Rauner Governor, State of Illinois

Celebrating agriculture, Agriculture family traditions takes center stage – again and relationships It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2015 Du Quoin State Fair. The fair is a chance for Illinoisans, both rural and urban, to come together to celebrate agriculture, carry out family traditions and cultivate relationships.

It is a privilege to see traditions that are handed down through the generations at the fair — a grandfather teaching his grandson that “winning Nelson isn’t everything,” or a mom cheering on her nervous daughter getting ready to show her horse for the first time.

If you are taking part in an agricultural event during the fair, take a moment to explain to a fairgoer how you are involved in the industry.

Explain what inspired your 4-H project, how your family farm puts food on dinner tables, or your secret to growing the largest pumpkins in the state.

The fair is an event that every resident in the state of Illinois should be proud of.

While at the fair, I challenge you to make a new acquaintance or reconnect with an old one, learn a new fact about the agriculture industry or start a new family tradition.

Philip Nelson Director, Illinois Department of Agriculture

As an Illinois farm boy, I have been in your shoes. You’ve spent countless hours preparing your animal for this very moment. It’s your time to shine on one of Illinois’ biggest agricultural stages!

Back in my 4-H days, I logged countless hours in the livestock barns where I worked with cattle. I hope you relish Buchen these times and these experiences. This exposure will teach you many life lessons that you may not even realize until later in life. That’s exactly what we set out to do at the state fair: Enhance agriculture through education and enlightenment in a safe and fun environment.

I love agriculture and the fair business, so becoming manager of the state fairs in Illinois has been a dream come true for me. I look forward to watching you all compete for the top prize, making your dreams come true as well.

As you look back on your time at the state fairs, I hope you’ll have fond memories and help us as we look to “Grow Illinois” for years to come.

Patrick Buchen State Fair Manager

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Still one of the most popular events in Southern Illinois Once known in the fair industry as “a grandstand fair,” meaning major emphasis was placed on stage shows produced before large paid audiences in the fair’s main grandstand, the Du Quoin State Fair is anything but as it prepares for its 93rd edition running Aug. 27-Sept. 7.

Major night shows featuring many of Huff the nation’s top entertainers are still featured at Du Quoin, but there is an amazing array of free shows throughout the grounds that are largely responsible for making the overall event the most popular happening in Southern Illinois.

While some may question the overall attendance figures provided down through the years, there is no legitimate challenge to the claim that the Du Quoin State Fair normally attracts well more than 300,000 people each year.

As one might expect, the weatherman is the key. Reasonable weather with only a shower or two during the 11-day run equals 300,000-plus in attendance.

A rainout of one or two major events — stage show or auto race — and fewer than that number may be the final tally.

It all started when a gentleman by the name of W. R. Hayes and a group of his Du Quoin friends came up with the idea of forming a partnership and staging a festival at which horse racing and stage shows would be the principal entertainment.

That was in 1923, and the happening was successful from the very start.

And, from the very beginning, it was called the Du Quoin State Fair because the group agreed that they wanted it to be “the quality of a state fair.”

Privately owned for the first 63 years — the State of Illinois didn’t

take over ownership until 1986 — it’s always been known as the Du Quoin State Fair.

The grandstand lineup through the years, but especially the past 60 years, has featured the finest and most talented entertainers touring the fair circuit.

Not all of the nation’s most talented entertainers played fairs, but it’s somewhat difficult to name a great one which has not appeared at Du Quoin. True, Elvis, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand never appeared, but virtually all of the other majors did.

Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Liberace, Johnny Carson, Louie Armstrong, Johnny Cash, one can go on and on, and, in all probability, they’ve also played at Du Quoin.

And, too, the fair was once the home of the Hambletonian. For non-harness racing fans, that may force a home of the what?. The Hambletonian was — and still is — the Kentucky Derby of horses that trot as opposed to running like they do so well at Louisville, Kentucky, the first Saturday of May each year. Hosting the prestigious Hambletonian guaranteed the Du Quoin fair of national recognition in addition to the attendees that went along with it.

Auto racing also was a major spectacle at Du Quoin for many years with the likes of A.J. Foyt, Tony Bettenhausen, Mario Andretti, etc., regular competitors.

All the principal stars — entertainers, horses and drivers — have combined to make the Du Quoin State Fair a once-in-alifetime experience for fairgoers.

And now the many free shows on the grounds, structured primarily for pre-teens, are keeping it one of the major attractions in Southern Illinois.

Fred Huff Du Quoin State Fair Historian

HISTORY LESSON First Fair, Oct. 6, 1923: W. R. Hayes, prime owner and manager, although several other Du Quoin businessmen were involved. And, contrary to some reports, there were electric lights available. A Du Quoin Evening Call story specifically mentioned “electric lights will be turned on for first time tonight” (Oct. 6, 1923). Attendance: 60,000.

Second Fair, Oct. 7, 1924: W. R. Hayes listed as “general manager,” Jim McSherry as president. Attendance: 85,000.

Third Fair, Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 1925: Rain forced postponement of auto races, so the fair was extended two days as downtown businesses closed.

Fourth Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 6, 1926: First major change in fair dates.

Mid-July, 1945: All-wooden 3,000seat grandstand at one-half mile track burned to the ground. Present grandstand rushed to completion in time for Labor Day (Sept. 3) opening.

Sept. 10, 1952: W. R. Hayes died of a heart attack a few days after fair closed. Two years earlier, his Lusty Song had won the Hambletonian still being held in Goshen, N.Y. Aug. 27, 1957: Hambletonian raced at Du Quoin first time. (Hickory Smoke, 2.1) March 15. 1964: E. J. (Gene) Hayes, who had followed his father (W. R.) as fair president, died suddenly at age of 54.

June 24, 1967: Don M. Hayes, who had succeeded his older brother, Gene, as fair president, was killed in a plane crash at age of 55.

March 3, 1979: Bill Hayes, grandson of W. R. who had taken over management of the fair after Don’s death in 1967, announced the sale of the property to Saad Jabr, a Carbondale resident and his Delaware corporation, Sabr Aeronautics Inc. He placed his oldest son, Saleh, in charge although hiring a Disneyland executive, Jim Benedick, as “president.” Benedick made many decisions before resigning after only one year. Saleh and his brothers then took over completely.

Aug. 23-Sept. 1, 1986: The 64th Du Quoin State Fair was now owned by the State of Illinois after its purchase from the Jabr family several months earlier for a reported 3.5 million dollars.

Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2015: The 93rd Du Quoin State Fair is the 30th under State of Illinois ownership and guidance.

GUEST SERVICES FIRST AID STATION The First Aid Station is located at the north end of the Grandstand.

LOST CHILDREN Lost children will be assisted at the Du Quoin State Fair Administrative Office located in the main grandstand. Only emergency announcements will be made over the paging system. If you have a lost child, check with an Illinois State Police Officer or Fairgrounds Event Staff Worker on the grounds for directions to the office and assistance in finding the child. When arriving at the fairgrounds, choose a landmark and agree to meet there if any member

of your group becomes separated from you.

LOST-AND-FOUND ARTICLES All lost-and-found items are to be brought to the Du Quoin State Fair Administrative Office in the main grandstand during the Fair. If you have lost something you can check with the Illinois State Police and/ or the Grandstand Administrative Office.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessible parking and restroom facilities are available throughout the grounds. In accordance with the American

with Disabilities Act, any attendee requiring reasonable accommodations should notify us of their needs when ordering Grandstand tickets. An accessible tram unit is available on the grounds. Signers/ interpreters are available for information from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. weekends and the holiday.

TRANSPORTATION TRAMS The convenient means of transportation trams have returned and will be providing free transportation to fairgoers throughout the vast fairgrounds.

REFRESHMENT STATIONS Family refreshment stations are located throughout the Du Quoin State fairgrounds. No, not air-conditioned, but located in shady areas for the most part with seats for relaxation.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES The Du Quoin State Fair administrative offices are located in the main Grandstand. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the fair. For information, call 618-542-1515. Voice: 618/542-1355 (TTY).

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 28

KFVS-TV (Channel 12) Day 4 p.m.

Carnivals Open

5:30 p.m. Ribbon-cutting Trampled Underfoot (Free)

Main gate (U.S. 51) Beer Tent on Main Street

6 p.m.

U.S. 51

Opening Parade

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks Stunt Show (Free) 7 p.m.

Blue Suede Crew (Free) KidBuck$ Game Show (Free)

7:30 p.m. Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free) 8 p.m.

The Beatle Brothers (Free)

9:30 p.m. The Brat Pack (‘80s Hits) Members of the Illinois State Police and U.S. Armed Forces led the opening parade at a recent fair.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

COLT FORD Colt Ford will “crank it up” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the DU Quoin State Fair Grandstand.

Ford, a good old country boy and one-time pro golfer, brings hip-hop rhythms to country music. Ford’s music is described at country, but it is so much more. “Crank It Up,” from his 2014 album Thanks for Listening, has rock and roll fell to the rap cadence of “Driving Around Song” released in 2012 on the album Declaration of Independence, Ford’s music does not fit neatly into a country label.

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celebrating with family and friends, and even chicken and biscuits and trailers.

Ford does not just like to sing about parties with his friends, he also likes to sing with his friends.

He has collaborated with George Jones (“No Trash in My Trailer”), Jason Aldean (“Driving Around Song”), Brantley Gilbert (“Dirt Road Anthem”), Randy Houser (“Washed in the Mud”), and others.

Josh Thompson will open for Ford. Thompson’s third album, Turn it Up, pays homage to the solid country tradition from which his music has grown. Thompson’s live shows have earned him a solid fan base and respect from the acts that have followed him.

Tickets are $20 and $15.

Family Day 8 a.m.

Swine judging opens

Livestock arena

4 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

4 Play (Classic Rock) Free

Beer Tent

9 a.m.

Ag Expo and Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue area

Expo Building;Exhibits open

Heavy horse judging opens

Expo Building on Expo Drive Horse show arena

4:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Karoke Contest (Open, All Ages)

Free Entertainment Tent

9 a.m.

Dairy show

Ashgrove/C Bar Pavilion

5 p.m.

KidsBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Jersey Dairy Open Show to be followed by Holstein, Brown Swiss and other

Ashgrove/C Bar Pavilion

5:30 p.m. Thank A Farmer

Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

12 p.m.

Carnivals Open

6 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

Harness Racing (Free)

Grandstand

F150 (Country) Free

Beer Tent

Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

1 p.m.

Free Again (Wildlife Show Birds)

Free Entertainment Tent

7 p.m.

Bull Riding (Free)

Half-mile Track Arena

Best Cake Contest

Expo Hall

KidsBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Blue Suede Crew

1:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman”

Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

2 p.m.

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Nico and The Gringos (Free)

Beer Tent

Ponytail/Pigtail Contests

Expo Hall

2:30 p.m. KidsBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Magic Mike

3 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Free Entertainment Tent

Free Enter Tent

7:30 p.m. COLT FORD

w/Josh Thompson

Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

8 p.m.

Party Pants (Top 40 Hits) Free Beer Tent

9:30 p.m. Open Mic (Local Musicians)

10 p.m.

Free Entertainment Tent

Southband Band (Country Classic)Free Beer Tent

Expo Drive

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Harness racing has long been a favorite event at the Du Quoin State Fair.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Trace Adkins ‌Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone vocals have sent countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums to platinum.

Since releasing his first album, “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” in 1996, Adkins has been named Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music and released an additional 11 albums. His latest is a Christmas album, “The King’s Gift,” featuring Celtic carols and traditional holiday favorites.

The Grammy-nominated artist has recorded Billboard No. 1 hits “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Think,” “Ladies Love Country Boys” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” ACM award winners “All I Ask for Anymore” and “Hillbilly Bone,” and fan favorite “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.”

In addition to his music, Adkins has appeared in numerous movies and television episodes. His latest movie role was in “Mom’s Night Out,” released in May 2014. He was runner-up on “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008, playing for charitable donations to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.

That earned him a spot on “All-Star Celebrity Apprentice,” earning a show record of $1,524,072 for the American Red Cross and the title of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

Adkins is also known as a staunch supporter and spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program, the American Red Cross and performed in seven USO tours.

Tickets for the Trace Adkins are $25 and $20.

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Veterans Day 9 a.m.

10 a.m.

Heavy horse and open dairy shows

KIDBUCK$ GAME SHOW Livestock area

Ag Expo and Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue

Expo Bldg.; Exhibits open

Expo Building on Expo Drive

Livestock Judging: Jr.

Ashgrove/C Bar Pavilion

Livestock Judging: Mules

Horseshow arena

Livestock Judging: Jr. Dairy

Ashgrove/C Bar Pavilion

10:30 a.m. Riverboat John’s “Fair Church Day”

Free Entertainment Tent

11 a.m.

Southern Hospitality Day

Third floor, Main Grandstand

12 noon

Carnivals Open Harness Racing (Free)

1 p.m.

Main Grandstand Mile Track

Livestock Judging: Mules

1:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

2 p.m.

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Southern Pride” (Classic Country) (Free)

Beer Tent

Riverboat John Cato’s 2:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) 3 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

3:30 p.m. Decorated Cookie Contest 4 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free) Fortress

Free Entertainment Tent

6 p.m.

Fashion Show Expo Hall Expo Drive Expo Drive Expo Hall Expo Drive Free Entertainment Tent

4:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

5 p.m.

Expo Drive

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free)

KidBuck$ Game Show is a thrilling game show where randomly selected members of the audience participate in wild and crazy games. Unlike many trivia-based game shows where contestants ring a bell and answer a question, Kidbucks is an action-based game in which the contestants are competing in clever and creative entertaining games of a physical nature. The grand champion enters the Kidbuck$ chamber and grabs as many Kidbucks as possible as they swirl about the chamber. The bucks are tallied and redeemed for a prize based on how many bucks are collected.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free) Blue Suede Crew

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

7 p.m.

Expo Drive Free Entertainment Tent Expo Drive

Smile Contest

Expo Hall

Bull Riding (Free)

Half-mile Track Arena

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free)

Expo Drive

7:30 p.m. Trace Adkins with We Got It Covered

Main Grandstand

Adarose (Alternative Rock) (Free)

Beer Tent

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Beer Tent

8:30 p.m. 33 AD (Contemporary Christian)

Free Entertainment Tent

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Cutest Little Farmer Contest

Expo Hall

9:30 p.m. Jamie Nattier (Classic Rock) (Free)

Beer Tent

5:30 p.m. Holler Boys (Free)

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MONDAY, AUGUST 31

THE PERRY CASE BAND ‌The Perry Case Band will return to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand stage in 2015 for Contemporary Christian Night after opening last year for Tess Boyer and the Jon Henninger Band.

The band brings to life a positive message with a unique blend of classic rock, blues and alternative influences. The music is driven by a desire to share a loving God in way that is pleasing to the ear.

Frontman Perry Case, vocalist and guitarist, is joined by Troy Spond on guitar and background vocals, drummer Seth Ransom

and Kevin Horton on bass and background vocals.

For His Glory will open for the Perry Case Band. For His Glory calls their genre metal/hardcore/life metal/worship.

Band members include Matthew Zeledon, vocals; Julian Guarin and David Russo on guitars; Nick Buonaugurio, drums; and Mikey Ramirez, bass and clean vox.

The band is more than a bunch of guys who play music and have fun, they have a conviction to spread the gospel message through their talents.

Tickets are $5.

FFA / AG Day 9 a.m.

Ag Expo; Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pace Drive

3:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman”

Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

4 p.m.

Carnivals Open

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

7 p.m.

Expo Drive

4:30 p.m. FFA Farmyard Follies (Free)

Horse Show Arena

Karaoke Contest (Open, All Ages)

Free Entertainment Tent

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

5 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

5:30 p.m. Timmy Whiteford Band

6 p.m.

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Scott Wattles (Rock and Roll) Free Entertainment

Tent 7:30 p.m. Perry Case Band and

For His Glory (Contemporary

Christian Night) Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Expo Drive

8:30 p.m. Dave Caputo Band

(Classic Rock)

Free Entertainment Tent

Beer Tent

Beer Tent

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

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Fairgoers ride the Wellenflug at the fair.

Democrat Day 9 a.m.

Ag Expo and Static Exhibits Sunshine Picnic All Day on Fairgrounds

3:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free) 4 p.m.

Main Street and Pacer Avenue VIP Tent 1 Expo Drive

Carnivals Open Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

4:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive Karaoke Contest (Open, All Ages) 5 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

5:30 p.m. Superbad (10-Piece Classic Rock) (Free)

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Free Entertainment Tent Expo Drive Beer Tent

6 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

Mystery Sack Contest

Expo Hall

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free) 7 p.m.

Horsemanship Drill Team (Free)

Expo Drive Horse Show Arena

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive Scott Wattles Band (Rock ‘N Roll) 7:30 p.m. American Authors an The Mowgli’s

Free Entertainment Tent Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Fare Foods Contest (Free)

Expo Hall

8:30 p.m. Scattergun Jack (Free) Jamie Nattier (Classic Country)

Beer Tent Free Entertainment Tent

American Authors American Authors is a four-piece alternative rock band based in Brooklyn.

Members Zachary Barnett, James Adam Shelley, Matt Sanchez and Dave Rublin met while attending Berklee College of Music in 2006, where they honed their razor-sharp musicianship and mastery of songcraft.

Their sounds weaves hip-hop grooves, Afro-Latin rhythms and vocal harmonies into a rock and roll sound.

Although American Authors garnered attention for its first single, “Believer,” the group’s second single, “The Best Day of My Life,” catapulted them into the spotlight. And, whoa, whoa, you have heard this song and are probably humming it now.

“The Best Day of My Life” was a No. 1 hit on the U.S. Adult Top 40 charts and on music charts around the world. It was

featured in commercials for Lowe’s and MLB Fan Cave, as well as commercials in the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand. It also was used in trailers for the films “Delivery Man,” “Earth to Echo,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Humpback Whales” and “St. Vincent.”

Their 2015 hit, “Go Big or Go Home,”

hit number 25 on the U.S. Adult Top 40 charts and is featured on NBA videos showing highlights from the playoffs.

The Mowgli’s will open the show, an alternative rock band that works to convey a positive message through their music.

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From family to fun, these readers have embraced the fair through the years and allowed it to be part of their lives. To see more photos, go to www.thesouthern.com/DQFairPhotos.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Country great Charlie Daniels will return to the Du Quoin State Fair. Best known for his No. 1 country hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Daniels has been an active singer since the 1950s. He was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009.

Daniels has had five albums in make the top 10 on U.S. music charts and numerous hit songs. Songs like “Long Haired Country Boy,” “In America,” and “The South’s Gonna Do It” resonate with his fans as anthems of small-town America.

But Daniels is also an accomplished musician. Few can

match his fiddle playing. During the 1970s he played fiddle for The Marshall Tucker Band and Hank Williams Jr., in addition to releasing some of his own biggest hits. Daniels is not afraid to speak his mind. The band’s official website contains a “soap box” page where Daniels expresses his opinion on politics, America and other topics. Lee Roy Parnell will open for The Charlie Daniels Band. Parnell is a country music and blues artist, songwriter and guitarist. He has recorded eight studio albums and has had more than 20 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and Tracks. Tickets are $18 and $13.

WSIL-TV Day 9 a.m.

Ag Expo and Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue

7 p.m.

3:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

4 p.m.

SI Center

Senior Showcase Carnivals Open Nerveless Nocks (Free)

4:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Karoke Contest (Open, All Ages)

Expo Drive Free Entertainment Tent

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

6 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

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Horsemanship Drill Team (Free)

Horse Show Arena

Cadillac Jones (Free)

Beer Tent

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Scott Wattles (Rock ‘N Roll)

Free Entertainment Tent

Expo Drive

5 p.m.

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6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

7:30 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band with Head East

Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Fare Foods Contest (Free)

Expo Hall

8:30 p.m. The Swamp Tigers (Rockabilly) (Free) 33 AD (Contemporary Christian)

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MONTGOMERY GENTRY Montgomery Gentry has become one of the most identifiable duos in the history of country music. After nearly 15 years, they continue to draw door-busting crowds to their concerts and release albums that stay true to the Kentucky country music they helped define.

Troy Gentry and Eddie Montgomery began performing as part of two different bands with Montgomery’s brother John Michael Montgomery.

The duo was formed in 1999 and is known for its southern rock influences.

The group has released six albums and has had No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Something to be Proud Of,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me.” Ten more songs have reached the top 10 on the country charts and two albums are certified platinum.

Montgomery Gentry has won American Music Award for favorite new artist-country, Academy of Country Music Award for top new vocal duo or group, and Country Music Association Award for vocal duo of the year, and they have been nominated for numerous other awards.

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Kids Day

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6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Ag Expo and Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue area

7 p.m.

3:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free) 4 p.m.

4:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Karaoke Contest Finals Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

5:30 p.m. Eli Tellor (Country) (Free) 6 p.m.

Horsemanship Drill Team (Free)

Horse Show Arena

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Scott Wattles (Rock’n’Roll)

Free Entertainment Tent

Carnivals Open Nerveless Nocks (Free)

5 p.m.

Expo Drive

Expo Drive

7:30 p.m. Montgomery Gentry and Michael Ray

Expo Drive Free Entertainment Tent Expo Drive

8 p.m.

Expo Drive

Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Fare Foods Contest (Free)

Expo Hall

Number 9 Blacktops (Rockabilly) (Free)

Beer Tent

Beer Tent

8:30 p.m. Gospel Messengers (Gospel)

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

10 p.m.

Bacon Contest

Expo Hall

Chris Slone Band (Top 40 Hits) (Free)

Free Entertainment Tent Beer Tent

THE DINOSAUR

It’s not alive, but spectators might think it is. The 30-feetlong attraction is realistic and has crazy moves. Find him on Grandstand Avenue.

At a previous, Jenna Flood prepared for the Jr. 4H Barrows competition.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

NIGHT RANGER With more than 30 years in the music business, Night Ranger has proven they can still “Rock in America.”

The band from San Francisco gained popularity during the 1980s with a series of albums and singles. Their first five albums sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

In 1983, the grand earned widespread acclaim with its multi-platinum albums “Midnight Madness,” which included hits “Sister Christian,” “When You Close Your Eyes” and “(You Can Still) Rock in America.” It’s next two albums, “7 Wishes” and “Big Life,” were hits, going platinum and gold respectively.

Today, Night Ranger members is Jack Blades on bass guitar and vocals, Kelly Keagy on drums and vocals, Brad Gillis and Kerry Kelli on lead and rhythm guitars, and Eric Levy on keyboards.

Night Ranger will be joined by Illinois favorite Head East, with hits like “Never Been Any Reason” and “Love Me Tonight.”

Tickets are $17 and $12.

MAGIC MIKE & RIVERBOAT JOHN You simply see these two long-time Du Quoin State Fair entertainers around the grounds much of the time, if not all the time on some visits. Magic Mike is just that: A magician who excels in performing unbelievable magic tricks. At the same time, Riverboat John has more stories than one can imagine and delights in telling them to any fairgoer who has time to listen. Both are frequent stars at the Fair’s Free Entertainment Tent on Midway Avenue.

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Illinois Lottery Day 9 a.m.

Ag Expo & Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue

All breeds of beef cattle on grounds

3:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm 4 p.m.

7 p.m.

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive Blue Suede Crew

Main and Derby Streets

Free Entertainment Tent (Midway)

Ranch Rodeo (Free)

Horse Show Arena

Expo Drive

7:30 p.m. Night Ranger with Head East

4:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

5 p.m.

Expo Drive

Livestock area

Carnivals Open Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Best Meat Crookpot Contest Expo Hall

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Kids Day at the Fair 12 p.m.

6 p.m.

Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

American Lion Jubilee (Blues) (Free)

Beer Tent

FFA Farmyard Follies

Horseshow Arena

8 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

9:30 p.m. Dale Arning (One-Man Band)

Free Entertainment Tent

10:30 p.m. Pink Velvet Krush (80s Hairband) (Free)

Beer Tent

Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent (Midway)

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Collective Soul Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single “Shine” from their 1994 album “Hints, Allegations and Things Left Unsaid.” The song became the No. 1 album rock song of 1994 and was ranked by VH1 as No. 42 on the list of “100 Greatest Songs of the ‘90s.” The alternative rock band went on to record seven No. 1 rock hits.

Collective Soul was formed in the small town of Stockbridge, Georgia, and consists of songwriter and frontman Ed Roland on vocals, keyboards, guitars, Dean Roland on rhythm guitar, Will Turpin on bass, Johnny Rabb on drums and Jesse Triplett on lead guitar.

The platinum-selling rock band is readying for the fall 2015 release of their long-awaited ninth album, “See What You Started by Continuing,” followed by a tour to celebrate the band’s 21st birthday.

Collective Soul continues to rock quite simply for the love of music. The band that helped sonically define alternative rock is more focused and energized than ever.

Tickets are $30 and $25.

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‌ night Hawk / C-Bar Land Co. Day K Governor Rauner / Republican Day 8 a.m.

Ag Expo; Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue

Decorated Diaper Contest (Free)

Half-mile track infield Expo Hall

Expo Hall

9 a.m.

Chalk Art Walk Contest

Expo Hall

Demolition Derby (Free)

10 a.m.

Heavy horse pull

Horseshow Arena

Weigh-in Jr. Market lambs

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

4:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

All sheep on grounds

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

5 p.m.

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Decorated Diaper Contest

12 p.m.

Carnivals Open

12:30 p.m. Pedal Pull Contest

West of Expo Hall

Outside Expo Hall

Chalk Art Walk Contest

1 p.m.

Junior Show for beef cattle Ashgrove/C Bar

Show Arena

Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent

1:30 p.m. Mark “The Horseman”

Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

Pedal Pull Contest

Expo Hall

2 p.m.

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Mockingbird Hill (Country) (Free)

Beer Tent

2:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Bringin’ It Back

Free Entertainment Tent

Swine show

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

3 p.m.

Expo Drive

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Diaper Derby (Free)

Expo Drive

Expo Hall

5:30 p.m. Thank A Farmer

Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Free Again

Free Entertainment Tent

Diaper Derby

Expo Hall

6 p.m.

Demolition Derby (Free)

Half-mile Track

Jackson Junction (Free)

Beer Tent

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

6:15 p.m. Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

7 p.m.

Professional (IPRA) Rodeo (Free)

Horse Show Arena

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Blue Suede Crew

Free Entertainment Tent

7:30 p.m. Collective Soul

Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Killer Pimps (Free)

Beer Tent

Jr. Market Lamb Show

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

8 p.m.

Best Chocolate Recipe

Expo Hall

4 p.m.

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

9:30 p.m. Open Mic

(Area Talented)

Free Entertainment Tent

Expo Drive

10 p.m.

Beer Tent

Centre Stage Dance Studio

Free Entertainment Tent

Beer Tent

Fertile Soil (Classic Rock) (Free)

CeCe and The Bandits (National Touring Act)

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MAGIC SHOW

THANK A FARMER

Thank A Farmer Magic Show presenters come from Midwestern farm families and have extensive entertainment backgrounds. Utilizing the best of both worlds, the presenters offer agriculture education that is interesting and engaging to both urban and rural audiences. It’s proven to be a winner at all of its stops.

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Jose De Lacruz and Chris Salas laguh as Jose’s son, Xzavion De Lacruz, gets up after falling of the Crazy Ladder during the last day of the state fair in 2014.

A fairgoer chows down on ribs at the 17th Street Bar & Grill vendor booth during the fair.

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

United States Auto Club Silver Crown Series

First Responder day 9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10 a.m.

11 a.m.

Heartland Classic Car Show

Inside main gate off U.S. 51

Ag Expo & Static Exhibits

Main Street and Pacer Avenue

Jr. breeding Sheep show

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

All other breeds beef cattle Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena Jr. market show Riverboat John’s Fair Church Day

12 noon

Carnivals Open

1 p.m.

Jr. Show for beef cattle

1:30 p.m. Back Seat Driving Contest Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free) 2 p.m.

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena Free Entertainment Tent Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena North of VIP tent

Beer Tent

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Fashion Show by| Cato’s (Free)

Expo Hall

2:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

3 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free) Gospel Messengers

Mountain King (Free)

Beer Tent

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

4:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Riverboat John 5 p.m.

Ashgrove/C Bar Show Arena

Free Entertainment Tent

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

5:30 p.m. Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free) 6 p.m.

7 p.m.

Expo Drive

Mark “The Horseman” Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

The Fireside Relics (Free)

Beer Tent

Blue Suede Crew

Free Entertainment Tent

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Beaucoup Bottom Band (Free)

Swine show

4 p.m.

Professional IPRA Rodeo (Free)

Expo Drive Horse Show Arena

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive 7:30 p.m. USAC Cars 100-mile Feature Main Grandstand

8 p.m.

Thank A Farmer Magic Show (Free)

Expo Drive

Isolated Incident (‘90s, Modern)

Beer Tent

8:30 p.m. Restoration Band (Gospel)

Free Entertainment Tent

10:30 p.m. The Boat Drunks (Free)

Beer Tent

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Thank-a-Teacher / Labor Day 8:30 a.m.

Run To Succeed 5-K Run through Hills

9 a.m.

Ag Expo & Static Exhibits

Main St., Pacer Ave.

Illinois (IPRA) Barrel Race

Horse Show Arena

ARCA Qualifying

Main Grandstand

Ranch Rodeo

Horse Show Arena

11 a.m.

12 p.m.

Carnivals Open Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent

12:15 p.m. ARCA 100-Mile Race

Main Grandstand

1 p.m.

Livestock Judging: Jr. Gilt

Ashgrove

Washer Tournament (Free)

Ashgrove

1:30 p.m. Mark Schwarm (Free) 2 p.m.

Expo Drive

Downstate Music Company (Free)

Beer Tent

Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

Corn Hole Tournament

Ashgrove

Open Mic

Free Entertainment Tent

2:30 p.m. KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive 3 p.m.

Thank A Farmer (Free)

Free Entertainment Tent

4 p.m.

Mark Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

Blacktop Boulevard (Free)

Beer Tent

5 p.m.

5:30 p.m. Thank A Farmer (Free)

6 p.m.

Expo Drive

KidBuck$ Game Show (Free) Expo Drive

Free Entertainment Tent

Mark Schwarm (Free)

Expo Drive

Monolithic (Rock)(Free)

Beer Tent Expo Drive

7 p.m.

KidBuck$

Expo Drive

Magic Mike

Free Entertainment Tent

7:30 p.m. Randy Houser with Brett Young 8 p.m.

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Main Grandstand

Thank A Farmer (Free)

Expo Drive

Salt Rock Jones (Rock)

Beer Tent

8:30 p.m. Jamie Nattier (Country)

RANDY HOUSER Country music artist Randy Houser’s first single, “Anything Goes,” released in May 2008, was a top 20 hit on the Billboard Country Singles Chart and the title album of the same name. The album also produced his first top 10 hit, “Boots On.” In 2012, he reached No. 1 with “How Country Feels,” the title track to his third album, and with “Runnin’ Out of Moonlight” 2013. He co-wrote singles, “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” by Trace Adkins, “Back That Thing Up” by Justin Moore and “My Cowboy” by country pop artist Jessie James.

Rolling Stone Country called Houser “one of country’s biggest voices.”

Houser grew up in Mississippi and

Expo Drive

Scott Wattles

6:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Expo Drive

3:30 p.m. County Road Cruizers (Country)

4:30 p.m. Nerveless Nocks (Free)

Grant Enfinger holds the checkered flag in victory lane after his win during the ARCA Racing Series Southern Illinois 100 in 2014.

fronted his own band by age 10. He attended East Central Community college in Decatur, Mississippi, and moved to Nashville in 2002 to pursue a songwriting career. One of his first hits as a songwriter was “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk,” which he co-wrote with Jamey Johnson and Dallas Davidson. After that success, he shifted his focus to performing.

Houser signed with Universal South Records in 2008, and after several hit songs, he moved to Broken Bow Records imprint Stoney Creek in 2012, where he recorded his two No. 1 hits.

In May, Houser released his new single, “We Went,” which is the lead single for upcoming album.

Tickets are $25 and $20.

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The Nerveless Nocks are descendants of one of the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world. The Nocks have been thrilling audiences worldwide for years. The Nocks thrill show has been the most successful continuing show of its type presented in any amusement park or fair, worldwide for years and years. Its daring sway pole stunt will leave you breathless.

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