DU QUOIN, Ill. (WSIL) — Today kicks off the start of the Du Quoin State Fair.

Organizers say tonight is family night, and free parking will be available tonight only.

A ribbon-cutting will mark the commencement of the fair at 5:30 p.m.

Additional festivities today include the Twilight Parade at 6 p.m., Live Pro Wrestling at 7 p.m., and a performance by Sister Hazel at 9 p.m.

The Sister Hazel concert is free and will be located at the Beer Tent Stage.

Visitors can also shop at the Rusty Truck Vintage Market from August 22-24 and enjoy Erin Scronce's caricature art.

The Du Quoin State Fair runs through today, August 22nd, to September 1st.

Parking will be $15 after tonight at Gate 1, but $10 at every other gate.

Visitors can also purchase wristbands for unlimited rides. Those can be

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