Du Quoin State Fair honors veterans Sunday

Springfield - The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Du Quoin State Fair invite veterans for a free day at the fair on Sunday, Aug. 29. The full-day event features a Gold Star Memorial Service, performances by Cody Galloway, a complimentary lunch for veterans and their immediate families, and concludes with a parade led by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and IDVA Acting Director Terry Prince.

Veterans and their families can show any form of military ID for free admission. Parking is not included.

Schedule of events:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Benefits expo

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Static displays

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Veterans lunch

12:30-1:30 p.m.: Cody Galloway

1:35-2: 20 p.m.: Gold Star Memorial Service

2:20-3 p.m.: Main program

3-3:30 p.m.: Cody Galloway

4 p.m.: Veterans Day parade