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Grandstand concert lineup announced for DuQuoin State Fair
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[JUNE 25, 2005]
DuQUOIN -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich announced the
grandstand lineup for the 82nd DuQuoin State Fair, which will
feature Southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd; country stars Travis
Tritt, Ricky Skaggs, Blake Shelton and Buddy Jewel; the big band
sounds of Jerry Ford and his Orchestra; the alternative metal rock
of Crossfade, Seether and One Dark Day; and the WXAN Gospel Night.
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"The 2005 DuQuoin State Fair is offering families a diverse and
affordable lineup," Blagojevich said. "From rock to country to
big-band, there is something for everyone to enjoy at reasonable
prices."
- Aug. 26: To kick off the grandstand entertainment, the DuQuoin
State Fair presents Southern rock legend Lynyrd Skynyrd, best
known for songs including "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird."
Tickets are $30 and $25.
- Aug. 27: ARCA trucks light up the Magic Mile, one of the
fastest dirt tracks in the world. The races begin at 6:30 p.m.,
with feature racing at 8 p.m.
- Aug. 28: Rising country sensation Blake Shelton takes the
stage with his hits, including "Some Beach Somewhere" and "Nobody
But Me." Opening up the show is Nashville Star winner Buddy Jewel.
Tickets are $25 and $20.
- Aug 29-30: Grand Circuit harness horses will race under the
lights on the Magic Mile, where several horses have set world
records. Post time is at 6:30 p.m.
- Aug. 31: Jerry Ford and his Orchestra will take a trip down
memory lane with his band sound. Tickets are $10.
- Sept. 1: Ricky Skaggs, a bluegrass icon, will take over the
stage. At the recent Grammy Awards, "Brand New Strings" was
recognized as the Best Bluegrass Album. Tickets are $20 and $15.
- Sept. 2: Country artist Travis Tritt will rock the stage with
his high-energy country, rock and blues. Tritt will perform many
of his classic hits, along with songs from his later album "Honky
Tonk History," including "The Girls Gone Wild" and "What Say You."
Tickets are $30 and $25.
- Sept. 3: The world's greatest harness horses will challenge
the mile in the World Trotting Derby at noon. Later in the
evening, Crossfade, Seether and One Dark Day will electrify the
grandstand with hard rock and lots of energy that will keep the
crowd on their feet. Tickets are $20 and $15.
- Sept. 4: The USAC Silver Crown and UMP Modified stock cars
will once again battle the Magic Mile under the lights. Races
start at 6:30 p.m. with feature racing at 8 p.m.
- Sept. 5: The high-speed action of the ARCA cars will heat up
the Magic Mile. WXAN will sponsor the gospel show on Sept. 5,
which will conclude the grandstand entertainment for the 2005
DuQuoin State Fair.
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 The Southern Illinois Center will also host action-packed
motorized entertainment during the 2005 DuQuoin State Fair. Kicking
off the action on Aug. 27 and 28, Paul Schafer Motor Sports will
converge on the center with his huge monster truck battle. Sept. 2
and 3, Winged Micro Sprints and full-sized Midgets will challenge
the Mini Magic Mile with high-speed indoor racing.
Tickets for this year's entertainment will go on sale July 20 at
10 a.m. Order forms may be downloaded from
www.duquoinstatefair.net.
For further information, please call the DuQuoin State Fair ticket
office at (618) 542-1535.
| Date |
Performance |
Prices |
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Adults |
Children |
| Aug. 26 |
Lynyrd Skynyrd |
$30, $25 |
Same |
| Aug. 27 |
ARCA truck race |
$15 |
Same |
| Aug. 27 |
Monster trucks |
$10 |
$5 |
| Aug. 28 |
Blake Shelton, Buddy Jewel |
$25, $20 |
Same |
| Aug. 28 |
Monster trucks |
$10 |
$5 |
| Aug. 29 |
Harness racing |
Free |
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| Aug. 30 |
Harness racing |
Free |
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| Aug. 31 |
Jerry Ford Orchestra |
$10 |
Same |
| Sept. 1 |
Ricky Skaggs |
$20, $15 |
Same |
| Sept. 2 |
Travis Tritt |
$30, $25 |
Same |
| Sept. 2 |
Winged Micro Sprints, full-size
Midgets |
$10 |
$5 |
| Sept. 3 |
World Trotting Derby |
$10 res.,
$5 gen. adm. |
Same |
| Sept. 3 |
Crossfade, Seether, One Dark Day |
$20, $15 |
Same |
| Sept. 3 |
Winged Micro Sprints, full-size
Midgets |
$10 |
$5 |
| Sept. 4 |
USAC Silver Crown |
$20
$25 race day |
$10 |
| Sept. 5 |
ARCA |
$20
$25 race day |
$10 |
| Sept. 5 |
WXAN presents Gospel Night |
$14 |
Same |
[DuQuoin
State Fair news release]
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