Du Quoin State Fair Announces First 2016 Performers

“We have some really big things planned for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair,” said State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon. “This 10-day fair is a true southern Illinois tradition. We believe that music is something that brings people of all walks of life together, and it is our hope that we bring in artists to the Grandstand who do just that.”

Fairgoers should prepare to party on the closing day of the Du Quoin State Fair. On Monday, September 5th Sugar Ray comes to town to help southern Illinois celebrate Labor Day.  The singer/songwriter/actor has a resume of top-10 hits, multi-platinum albums, and countless sold-out tours to his credit. The 5th annual Summerland Tour will stop at more than 25 cities this summer, including Du Quoin, and will feature great live music from Sugar Ray, Everlast, Lit, and Sponge at the 2016 fair.

An on-sale date for the above mentioned acts has not been set at this time.

Ticket prices for each of the shows are listed below:

Friday, September 2:  Jamey Johnson

Tier 2 - $15 / Tier 1 - $20

Monday, September 5:  Sugar Ray / Everlast / Lit / Sponge

Tier 2 - $19 / Tier 1 - $24

More details regarding ticket sales, special events, and additional grandstand acts will be released in the coming weeks and months. Dates for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair are August 26 – September 5.