It was celebrated as far north as Freeport and as far south as Du Quoin .
The Illinois State Fair , like many state fairs , moved during the first 40 years of its life , 1853 -- 92 , from place to place .
Illinois State Fair was celebrated as far north as Freeport and as far south as Du Quoin .
The Illinois State Fair , like many state fairs , moved during the first 40 years of its life , 1853 -- 92 , from place to place .