Du Quoin State Fair Announces First Grandstand Performers of 2016

Du Quoin, IL. – 2016 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Du Quoin State fairgoers.  State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce the first of what will be many Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand announcements.

“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.”

On Friday, September 2nd country music superstar Jamey Johnson will take the Grandstand stage for what is sure to be an unforgettable concert.  One of the most highly regarded and well-liked county musicians in Nashville, Jamey Johnson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an award winning singer/songwriter.  He is best known for his songs “In Color” and “High Cost of Living.”  He’s also penned songs for Trace Adkins, George Strait, James Otto and Joe Nichols.

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.