The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the DuQuoin State Fair, has extended a warm invitation to veterans and their families for a day dedicated to their service and sacrifices.
The Veterans and Gold Star Families Day, set for August 25, promises a slate of events including a resource fair, a Gold Star Rose Ceremony, and keynote speeches, all under the banner "Service Across the Generations," as reported by the State of Illinois.
For the attendees looking to plan their day, the fair has released a schedule. Beginning at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, various forms of entertainment will grace the stage. Lunch will follow up until 1:30 pm, leading into the solemn Gold Star Rose Ceremony and the main program featuring prominent speakers, as detailed by the State of Illinois.
