SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — State Agriculture officials say the attendance at the DuQuoin State Fair jumped 22% over what it was two years ago.
More than 150,000 visitors entered the gates for the event’s return in late August and early September. The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 edition.
Shows presented at the grandstand drew the highest attendance since 2012. Of the 20,780 show-goers, Illinois-bred rock legend REO Speedwagon led the way by selling 4,000 tickets.
