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Visit IDNR at the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair in Southern Illinois

August 28 – September 7

We hope to see you at the Du Quoin State Fair! You can find us in Conservation Village, located near the Exhibition Building, which is open 4–8 p.m. weeknights and from noon to 8 p.m. weekends. Fairgoers can enjoy a 2,800-gallon Native Fish Aquarium, meet Conservation Police Officers, and pick up a coupon good for one free night of camping at any IDNR site with the purchase of at least one additional night of camping.

IDNR Division of Fisheries will offer children the opportunity to fish for hybrid bluegill from a 5,000-gallon tank inside the conservation tent. Hours and dates for this activity are:
• Saturday, Aug. 29: 1–3 p.m. and 4–7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 30: 1–3 p.m. and 4–7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 4: 4–7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 5 1–3 p.m. and 4–7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 6: 1–3 p.m. and 5–7:30 p.m.
• Monday, Sept. 7: noon–2 p.m.

In addition, staff will host kids’ casting clinics on the 32-acre lake of the fairgrounds daily from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.on weekdays and noon to 7:30 p.m. on weekends. And fairgoers can explore the 2,800-gallon see-through aquarium filled with native fish.

The fair is fun for kids of all ages, so be sure to stop by! More information can be found here.

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