CAR SHOW RULES & POLICIES
June 18–19, 2027
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Our goal is to provide a fun, family-friendly and safe event for participants, spectators, vendors and staff. By entering the event grounds, registering a vehicle, purchasing a ticket or purchasing a golf cart pass, attendees agree to follow the event rules below.
GENERAL EVENT RULES
• Please follow all instructions from event staff, security personnel and Du Quoin State Fairgrounds personnel.
• Unsafe, reckless, disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
• Fighting, threatening behavior, excessive intoxication or conduct that puts another person or property at risk may result in removal from the event without a refund.
• No burnouts, excessive revving, reckless driving, racing or other unsafe vehicle operation is permitted on the event grounds.
• Please observe a 10 MPH maximum speed while operating a vehicle or golf cart within the event grounds unless otherwise posted.
• No glass containers are permitted in event areas.
• Unauthorized drones are prohibited.
• Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law.
• Children must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult. Please remember that vehicles and golf carts may be moving throughout portions of the event grounds.
• Event management reserves the right to refuse admission or remove anyone who fails to comply with event rules or creates an unsafe environment.
SHOW VEHICLES
• The person operating a vehicle on the event grounds must possess a valid driver's license.
• Vehicles operated on the event grounds must be properly insured as required by law.
• Drivers must follow all designated traffic routes, parking instructions and directions from event staff.
• Burnouts, racing, excessive speed, reckless driving and other unsafe operation are strictly prohibited.
• Vehicles should remain in their assigned/display area unless movement is permitted by event staff.
• Participants are responsible for their vehicles, trailers, equipment and personal property while attending the event.
• Event registration does not guarantee the security of a vehicle or personal property.
GOLF CART RULES
A Golf Cart Pass is required for golf carts brought onto the event grounds.
• Golf cart passes are $35 and must be associated with a registered show vehicle.
• Golf carts must display the event-issued pass/permit as directed by event staff.
• Golf cart operators must possess a valid driver's license.
• Golf carts must be operated safely and at no more than 10 MPH or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower.
• Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.
• The number of passengers may not exceed the seating capacity for which the golf cart was designed.
• Passengers must remain properly seated while the golf cart is moving.
• No standing, hanging from the cart, riding on areas not designed for passengers or other unsafe riding is permitted.
• Reckless operation, racing, burnouts or horseplay involving golf carts is prohibited.
• Golf carts may only be operated in areas designated or permitted by event management and the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
• Event management may revoke golf cart privileges for unsafe operation or failure to follow event rules. Revoked passes are non-refundable.
• ADA mobility devices are not considered recreational golf carts and will be accommodated in accordance with applicable law.
REGISTRATION, TICKETS & REFUNDS
Vehicle Pre-Registration: $35
Vehicle Registration at the Event: $45
Spectator Admission: $10 One-Day / $15 Two-Day
Children 12 & Under: FREE
Golf Cart Pass: $35 with vehicle registration
All registrations, tickets and golf cart passes are non-refundable, except where otherwise required by law.
Tickets, wristbands, credentials or other admission materials may not be duplicated or altered.
Event wristbands or other credentials must be worn or presented as required for admission and re-entry.
Lost or damaged wristbands may require the purchase of a new admission ticket.
EVENT CHANGES & WEATHER
Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals is an outdoor event. Activities, schedules, locations and event features are subject to change due to weather, safety concerns, circumstances beyond the control of event management or requirements of the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Event management reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel individual activities when necessary for safety or operational reasons.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
Photography and video recording will take place throughout the event.
By attending Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals, attendees acknowledge that photographs or video may be taken in public
event areas and may be used by the event organizers for legitimate event-related promotional, advertising, website and social-media purposes, subject to applicable law.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & PERSONAL PROPERTY
Attendance and participation in an automotive event involves inherent risks, including risks associated with moving vehicles, golf carts, crowds, weather conditions and other activities occurring on the event grounds.
Attendees and participants are responsible for exercising reasonable care for their own safety and for supervising children in their care.
Participants and spectators are responsible for their own vehicles, trailers, equipment and personal belongings. Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged personal property except to the extent liability cannot legally be excluded.
EVENT AUTHORITY
Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals management reserves the right to interpret and enforce event rules and to make reasonable changes when necessary for the safety and operation of the event.
Failure to follow event rules or instructions from authorized event personnel may result in removal from the event without refund.
Thank you for helping us keep Cruisin Du Quoin Summer Nationals safe, fun and family-friendly for everyone!