Du Quoin Tourism

09/04/2026

Upcoming Benefit...

Community fundraiser supporting the businesses, owners, and employees affected by the Du Quoin fires

09/03/2026

❤️ HELP OUR DU QUOIN COMMUNITY ❤️

DuQuoin Tourism Committee is accepting donations for the businesses and employees impacted by yesterday’s devastating fire in downtown Du Quoin.

This fire is life-altering for these businesses, their employees, their families, and our entire community.

How to donate:
PayPal is the preferred method of donation: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M36V57YEEV47C

In person: DuQuoin Tourism Office - Located in the Amtrak Station, 20 N. Chestnut St.
Open Monday through Friday, 8am - 2pm with Saturday possible.

Not in the area? Donations can be mailed to:
DuQuoin Tourism Committee
PO Box 1037
Du Quoin, IL 62832

And to everyone who showed up for our town... THANK YOU!

To the 30+ agencies who responded, those who brought food and water, and everyone who offered a helping hand or a comforting word. Our town is grateful for you.

Please continue to keep the affected families, businesses, employees, and our first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for showing up for Du Quoin ❤️

09/03/2026

Several community organizations are in the process of organizing fundraising efforts with the City of Du Quoin for our community. Please be sure to follow our pages on FB on how to help! We will be accepting monetary donations soon in any form that will go straight to those affected! Stay tuned.

Edit** please see our most recent post for donation information!

09/02/2026

As our town comes together following today’s fire, our first responders have a long night ahead of them.

The Du Quoin Tourism Office is open and has air conditioning. If there’s anything we can do to assist our first responders or anyone affected by today’s events, please reach out. We’re here to help however we can.

Stay safe. ❤️

08/25/2026

The DuQuoin State Fair is almost here! 🎡🎶

Starting Friday, come enjoy the fair and don’t forget to venture out into town while you’re here!

Shop local, grab a bite to eat, and discover the small shops and restaurants that make Du Quoin special.

Come for the fair, stay for Du Quoin! 🌟

Planning your day at the fair? Here’s when the gates are open and when the fun officially kicks off! 👇

🎟️ FAIRGROUNDS
Gates open daily at 8 AM

🎠 FAIR HOURS
📅 Weekdays: 11 AM – Midnight
📅 Weekends: 10 AM – Midnight
🇺🇸 Labor Day: 10 AM – 10 PM

Whether you’re here bright and early for the livestock shows, staying all day for the food and fun, or sticking around until the lights go out—we’ll see you at the Du Quoin State Fair! 🎢🌽🎶

08/20/2026