DuQuoin Chamber of Commerce

06/12/2026

✂️ Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Alert! 🎂
Big news, Du Quoin! Our downtown district is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🚀

Please join your Chamber of Commerce as we officially welcome Gurtie's Goodies to the community with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony! They are moving into the former Wander Arts building, and we can't wait for everyone to see the new space.

📅 When: Saturday, June 20th at 9:00 AM

📍 Where: 208 East Main Street, Du Quoin (The former Wander Arts building)

🎉 Why You Need to Be There:
If you have a sweet tooth, you are in luck! Gurtie's Goodies is pulling out all the stops for their big day. Come out and treat yourself to:

🍰 Incredible specialty cakes & pies of all kinds

🫐 Mouth-watering blackberry cobbler

👕 Fun merch like shirts, cups, and more!

🧔👔 Attention Father's Day Shoppers!
Since the grand opening is the day right before Father's Day, it is the perfect excuse to skip the baking and pick up a legendary Father's Day dessert. Get Dad what he actually wants this year: a giant slice of pie or cobbler!

💼 Thinking About Joining the Chamber?
There is no better way to see what the Chamber is all about than watching our business community lift each other up. Come out, network with local business owners, support a fantastic new shop, and see how we work together to keep Du Quoin thriving. We’d love to have you join our Chamber family! 🤝

Let’s pack the house and give Gurtie's Goodies a massive downtown welcome. See you all at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 20th! 👇

05/27/2026

🎄✨ Calling All Du Quoin Chamber Members! ✨🎄
The Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce is here to help you advertise for Christmas in July!!!

It’s time to mix a little sunshine with some holiday cheer ☀️🎅

Christmas in July is happening July 25th (9 AM – 3 PM) and we’re inviting YOU to be part of this fun event!

💡 This is your chance to:
• Showcase your business
• Run a special or promotion
• Get extra exposure with Chamber advertising
• Be part of something festive & community-wide

From holiday-inspired treats to summer sales with a twist—make it your own and stand out!

🎁 Let’s create a day full of shopping, fun, and creativity across Du Quoin.

Don't have a store front or maybe you just want to be in the park for the day! Park setup is FREE for chamber members! ($50 for non-members)

📣 Ready? Let us know you will be participating and what specials you will be providing!

📧 [email protected]

Because who doesn’t love a little Christmas… in flip flops? 🎅🩴🎄

05/27/2026

☀️❄️ HO HO HO... HOLD UP! Santa is coming to town this summer! ❄️☀️

Chamber members, get ready to bring some holiday cheer to July! We are hosting our Christmas in July shopping event on July 25th from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and we want YOU to be a part of the magic.

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your summer sales, drive local traffic through your doors, and remind our community to shop local. 🛍️✨

🎅 Want a visit from the big guy himself? 🎅
You can request an official "Santa Stop" right at your business!

The Cost: FREE for Chamber businesses!

The Catch: All we ask is for a $50 prize donation.

🚨 HURRY! Santa Stops fill up incredibly fast, and slots are limited. Don't wait until the ice melts—secure your spot today!

We have an entire day of festive fun planned, and you absolutely won't want to miss out. 🎄🎉

👉 Comment below or email [email protected] ASAP to request your Santa Stop!

05/26/2026

We currently have ONE sponsorship opportunity remaining for our upcoming Christmas in July event. Would you be interested in sponsoring the waterslide and bounce house ($450)?

This event serves as a significant shopping day for our local businesses, and we anticipate high attendance as we fill the park with FREE activities and entertainment for all to enjoy. Without sponsorships like this, we can't bring these FREE things to our community. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

**We are currently also filling our SANTA STOPS, participating businesses (ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS BE OPEN!), and vendors for the park! Email: [email protected] for more info on these.

05/24/2026

HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing Chamber members and community groups!

You all showed up BIG for our Fair Shifts and filled the schedule in record time. We’re blown away by your support — we’re down to just ONE slot left!

Monday, September 7th is the last open shift. Want to snag it?

Click the signup here to claim it: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44AEAD2FA5FBCE9-63893817-duquoin

We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for stepping up and making this a success for our whole community!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Chamber of Commerce Members will be allowed to sign up NOW! All other non-chamber volunteers may sign up starting June 1st! Remember...sign up 10 workers and receive $150 donation to your organization PLUS keep all tips! It'...

05/20/2026

🍿🍦 Want the ultimate Du Quoin State Fair experience? We need YOU! 🎪✨

We are looking for awesome volunteers to work the Grandstand concessions, and it is the perfect way to take in the fair, have a blast, and give back!

Whether you are looking to showcase your business, rack up some community service hours, or just join in on the fun, we’ve got a spot for you.

📣 BRING YOUR CREW & EARN CASH: 📣
Got a team, church group, or club looking to fundraise? Bring a group of 10 or more and your organization will receive $150 PLUS keep all the tips FOR EACH SHIFT YOU WORK! 💰💵

⏳ Chamber members get first dibs! Exclusive early sign-ups are open right now so you can pick your favorite slots. Don't wait—we open registration to the general public on June 1st!

Grab your spot today and let's make this the best fair yet! 👇

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Chamber of Commerce Members will be allowed to sign up NOW! All other non-chamber volunteers may sign up starting June 1st! Remember...sign up 10 workers and receive $150 donation to your organization PLUS keep all tips! It'...

05/16/2026

CALL FOR BIDS: Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce Seeks Smoking Master!

As we gear up for our Fairground Concessions events, we're looking for a talented pitmaster to bring the heat! We're accepting bids from current Chamber members to smoke mouth-watering meats for our concessions.

Bid Details:

160 pounds of pulled pork (you supply the pork), smoked and fully cooked, with 2 gallons of BBQ sauce
Smoking of 500 brats and 500 dogs (we'll supply the meats)
Submission Deadline: June 15th
Email Bids to: [email protected]

The winning bidder will also have the opportunity to smoke meats for our 4th of July Motorcycle Race!

Don't miss this chance to showcase your BBQ skills and serve up some delicious eats to our community. Let's get smoking!

05/13/2026

Is your group or organization looking for a quick way to earn some money? We are looking for groups of 10 (organizations, sport teams, groups needing community hours, churches, dance teams, non-profits in need of donation, or businesses) wanting prime exposure!

The Du Quoin Chamber of Commerce runs the grandstand concessions during all grandstand events at the State Fair! We need your help and you will benefit! It's great exposure, helps build teamwork, will earn you a great donation as well as all tips!

Click the link below to sign your group up! Remember- Groups of 10 or more will receive a donation of $150 per shift worked PLUS keep all tips!!

**Currently only chamber members are allowed to sign up. Starting June 1-signups are open to the public! HURRY- spots will fill up!

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Chamber of Commerce Members will be allowed to sign up NOW! All other non-chamber volunteers may sign up starting June 1st! Remember...sign up 10 workers and receive $150 donation to your organization PLUS keep all tips! It'...

04/20/2026

Patiently waiting to see your photobooth pics from Saturday? Look here. Thank you Kodax Photo Booth!