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Sports & Recreation

For over 100 years, harness racing has been a fixture at the Du Quoin State Fair

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer

Published August 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM CDT

A harness racer preparing to race at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on August 25, 2025.

Harness racing has been a central feature of the Du Quoin State Fair since its beginning in 1923. WSIU's Brad Palmer has more.

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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org

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