DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - The countdown to the 2026 Du Quoin State Fair is on!
With less than 180 days until the fair, organizers announced the first grandstand performer on Monday, March 1.
Fair organizers said Night Ranger will take the stage on Friday, September 4.
The band is known for their rock classics “Sister Christian,” “(You Can Still) Rock In America,” and “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me.”
“Night Ranger is a band that spans generations and delivers the kind of live show that brings people together,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II, in a released statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome these rock legends to the Du Quoin State Fair and give you an unforgettable concert experience.”
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Tickets for the Night Ranger concert go on sale Friday, March 6, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.
Stay tuned for more grandstand performer announcements!
The Du Quoin Fair kicks off on Friday, August 28, and runs through Monday, Sept. 7.
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