Illinois e-News Release

8/22/2025

312-814-4459

The Du Quoin State Fair is back this summer with family-friendly fun, carnival rides, food, and entertainment for all ages.

Did you know the Du Quoin State Fair began in 1923 when it was founded by local businessmen and civic leaders? Over the years, it grew into a major attraction with horse racing, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits, and carnival rides. In 1986, the State of Illinois officially purchased the fairgrounds, establishing it as the state’s second fair alongside Springfield’s.

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is honored to participate in the longstanding tradition of the Du Quoin State Fair. Fairgoers are invited to visit the ILCC in the Lieutenant Governor’s tent to access educational resources, alcohol awareness information, and complimentary giveaways.

“The Du Quoin State Fair is another great opportunity for us to connect with the Illinois community. One of the ILCC’s core missions is to protect Illinois consumers from risks such as overconsumption and unregulated manufacturing and distribution,” said ILCC Executive Director Lisa Gardner. 

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Illinois through careful control and regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic liquors and through the development of strategies to reduce youth access to alcohol products and the provision of training and education on responsible beverage service.

To learn more about the ILCC and its divisions, visit www.ILCC.Illinois.gov. To submit a tip or complaint to the ILCC’s Enforcement Division, click here.