Du Quoin State Fair Announces Two Headliners For 2015 Fair

DuQuoin, IL – State Fair Manager, Patrick Buchen announced today the first of many entertainment acts for the upcoming 2015 DuQuoin State Fair.

On Saturday, August 29th Colt Ford brings a unique blend of country and hip-hop to the Grandstand stage.  A one-time pro golfer turned singer-songwriter, Colt Ford has found a growing fan base thanks to songs like “Drivin’ Around Song,” “Crank It Up,” and musical collaborations with country music superstars like Keith Urban, and Justin Moore.   Ford also helped pen hits for Jason Aldean (“Dirt Road Anthem”) and Brantley Gilbert (“Country Must be Country Wide”).
 
On Sunday, August 30th Trace Adkins will perform for fairgoers on the Grandstand stage.  Best known for his songs “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” Trace Adkins has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums.  Adkins is a proud spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Program and American Red Cross for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

Ticket prices for Saturday’s show will range from $15-$20, and tickets for Sunday’s show will range from $20-$25.  “The DuQuoin State Fair staff is committed to bringing in quality acts to the Grandstand stage,” said Buchen.  “Colt Ford and Trace Adkins are big names in country music, and tickets to their shows at other regional venues would likely be double the price of a show here in DuQuoin.  We are very excited to offer this quality of performance and this amazing savings to fairgoers.”

Tickets for these shows will go on sale later this summer.  Look for more DuQuoin State Fair announcements in the weeks and months ahead.  The DuQuoin State Fair runs August 28-September 7th.