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The grandstand line-up is out for the DuQuoin State Fair

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The DuQuoin State Fair has released its lineup for this year's grandstand.

Fairytales on Ice will be fun for the whole family on opening night of the fair.

Country artist Randy Houser will return following a cancellation during last year's fair due to illness. Other country acts include Carly Pearce & Dustin Lynch.

Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Flo Rida will bring hits from the 2000s.

Harness racing is planned for August 28 thru 30th and fans of the USAC and ARCA racing will be entertained the second weekend.

Larry the Cable Guy will close out the fair on September 4th.

Tickets go on sale May 19th an you can get more information at the Fair's Facebook page, or through the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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