Rapper Nelly to headline Du Quoin, Ill. State Fair

DU QUOIN, Ill. - St. Louis native and award-winning rapper Nelly will headline the Du Quoin, Illinois State Fair next month.

The Du Quoin State Fair announced in July that Nelly will headline their fair on September 2, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Grandstand Stage.

Fireworks will follow Nelly's performance at 10 p.m., wrapping up the eleven-day state fair. The fair will also feature rock band, Kansas, and country artists like Chris Lane and Ashley McBryde.

Tickets can be purchased for Nelly's performance on Ticketmaster and start at $40 per ticket.