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Carmi's Party DJ — Little Egypt Country, Zone 3.

Birthdays, backyard parties, and reunions in the White County seat. Terry Tunks personally runs every event.

Carmi, IL · Zone 3 · +$200 Travel

1,200+events performed

4.9★ / 103Google reviews

Zerono-shows, 20+ years

Party DJ packages in Carmi start at $950 total (base $750 + $200 Zone 3 travel).

● Zone 3 — +$200 Zone 3 travel ● 4–6 hr packages ● Terry personally, no subcontractors ● Quote = invoice

Carmi sits on the Little Wabash River in Illinois's "Little Egypt" region, just 15 miles from New Harmony, Indiana. Abraham Lincoln stayed at the town's Ratcliff Inn and spoke at a Whig Party rally here in 1840, and an oil boom in 1939 doubled the town's population within two years. The 1883 White County Courthouse still anchors downtown. Backyard parties and reunions here get the same setup as any closer booking. Carmi is Zone 3 — a flat $200 travel fee, shown as its own line. Central time, same as Evansville.

Pricing

Carmi is Zone 3 — a flat $200 travel fee is added to every package, shown as its own line.

Party Starter

$950

$750 base + $200 travel

4 hours
Full sound system, wireless mic
MC / announcements
Basic dance-floor lighting
Unlimited song requests

Most Booked

Party Plus

$1,200

$1,000 base + $200 travel

5 hours
Everything in Starter
Upgraded dance lighting + uplighting
Photo slideshow setup on request
Early load-in for setup

Full Send

$1,550

$1,350 base + $200 travel

6 hours
Everything in Party Plus
Premium lighting package + fog
Second wireless mic
Priority scheduling

Extra hour $100/hr. Travel is shown as its own line item in your quote — never blended into the package price. Add a photo booth for $300 — no separate delivery charge when it's bundled with your DJ booking.

Party DJ FAQ — Carmi, IL

Who shows up to DJ my party in Carmi?

Terry Tunks, every time — no subcontractors, no rotating staff. The person you talk to on the phone is the person running your sound and mic on the day, and that's been true for 1,200-plus events with zero no-shows.

Is there a travel fee for Carmi?

Yes — Carmi is Zone 3, a flat $200 added to the package price and shown as its own line in your quote before you sign. It never gets blended into the package number.

Is there a deposit?

Yes. Once we've talked through your date, I hold it for 7 days with no payment. A 50% retainer, non-refundable, then locks it in the moment it clears. The balance is due on the first of the month before your event.

Can you do a slideshow or video?

Yes on the Party Plus and Full Send tiers — bring the file, I'll handle the playback and the timing so it runs when you want it to.

Do you walk through the venue beforehand?

When possible, yes. I like to see the space in advance to plan setup, power, and flow, especially for a room I haven't worked before. For a backyard, a few photos and a quick call usually cover it.

How early do you arrive to set up?

60 to 90 minutes before the start time, sometimes more for a tricky room. Setup and teardown are built into the package and never eat into your hours.

Can you play clean versions?

Yes. Tell me the crowd — kids, grandparents, coworkers — and I'll keep it clean. I'd rather know ahead of time than guess.

Can we plug in our own playlist?

You can, but you don't need to — send me your list and I'll work it in and read the room around it. If you'd rather run a playlist yourself for part of the night, that's fine too.

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Ready to book your Carmi party?

Call, text, or book online — Terry personally handles every quote.

Book Online Call (812) 431-8085

Last reviewed September 2026