MOO MOO CLASSIC RETURNS TO THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR

DU QUOIN, IL - The Moo Moo Classic is back to once again kick off the 2018 Du Quoin State Fair. This is a free event that's open to the public and serves as the unofficial opening of the Du Quoin State Fair.

Watch as local celebrities vie for the title of Du Quoin State Fair Milking Champion on Thursday, August 23 at 3:00 p.m. in the C Bar Land and Cattle Pavilion. Each competitor will have three minutes to get as much milk as they can out of a real dairy cow. This takes skill and extreme trust with the animal.

"We are excited to bring this event back to the Du Quoin State Fair," says Assistant State Fair Manager, Tibretta Reiman. "As a dairy farmer, I love being able to share this with the community and to kick-off the fair with a fun and exciting - and free - family event."

The Moo Moo Classic is free for families to attend, with no charge for parking or admission. While you're on the fairgrounds, stop by the Grandstand and pick up a seasonal parking pass, admission ticket booklets, carnival armbands, or concert tickets. Purchasing these items in advance can save you time and money at the Du Quoin State Fair.

The cost for carnival armbands increases slightly when the fair starts on Friday, August 24. Armbands can be purchased prior to the fair at the Du Quoin State Fair Box Office ticket window or online - just go to DuQuoinStateFair.net for complete details and ordering information.

• Before the Fair: $20
 Armbands are available for purchase at Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand Box Office or  online

• During the Fair:
 Armbands $25 (good for one day of unlimited rides)
 Individual tickets: $1/ticket (most rides require 3-4 tickets)
 Sheet of 22 tickets: $20

In addition, admission booklets contain 11 adult admissions that can be used any day of the fair.  These are perfect for families or a group of friends who plan to take in a night at the fair for dinner or concerts. These admission booklets cost $22 and can be purchased at the cash office in the Grandstand. 

Start planning your visit to the Du Quoin State Fair today.  New information is being added daily to the Du Quoin State Fair website. You can also learn more about the 2018 Fair by connecting with us via social media:

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The 2018 Du Quoin State Fair runs August 24 - September 3 in Du Quoin, Illinois.