Opening Day is just a few days away! When you head out to Fair Park for this year’s State Fair of Texas, the costs can add up, but there are plenty of deals and discounts to be had on tickets, food and rides.
This year, the fair runs from Friday, Sept. 26, through Sunday, Oct. 19.
Regular-priced tickets to the fair Monday-Thursday cost between $19 and $29 for adults and between $14 and $24 for kids and seniors. On Friday, prices go up to $20 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors. Fairgoers pay $25 for adults and $18 for kids and seniors on weekends. Tickets are available online or at the gate. The ability to cash in on the deals below will depend on where you choose to purchase your ticket.
Admission prices and discounts
- On Opening Day, Sept. 26, get a $10 admission at the gate if you bring two jars of peanut butter to donate to the North Texas Food Bank. This deal is only available at the gate and only on Opening Day.
- On any day, a McDonald’s discount coupon can get you $5 off a ticket. The coupons are available at North Texas locations on tray liners and inside to-go bags. Tickets can be bought at the gate or online with a promo code.
- On any day, active military, retired military and veterans can get $5 off a ticket by showing valid documentation of military service at the gate. Spouses and children also receive the discount. For information on how to obtain your Military ID Card before your visit to the Fair, contact your military branch or go to www.cac.mil.
On any day, active and retired first responders can get $5 off a ticket by showing a badge or ID card at the gate or online. Spouses and children also receive the discount. - On any day, adults pay kids’ prices after 5 p.m. Tickets are available online and at the gate.
- On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Big Tex insiders can buy tickets online for a reduced price of $12. Get the promo code by texting BIGTEX to 877-724-4839.
- On Wednesdays before 5 p.m., bring five canned good items to donate to the North Texas Food Bank and get an admission ticket for $7.
- Every Thursday senior citizens age 60 and up can get into the fair for $7 at the gate or $9 online (including fees).
- High school students can purchase one-day admission tickets for $12 from Monday through Thursday using a promo code provided by their school. The offer is only available online.
- FLEX ticket packages allow fairgoers to purchase tickets in advance for any day and the 2-pack or 4-pack combo include $50 in food and Midway coupons.
- If you plan to head to the fair a few times, a digital season pass might be the ticket. $52 gets you inside the gates all 24 days.
Buy tickets online here from bigtex.com. Discount offers cannot be combined.
Deals by the day
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State Fair of Texas discounts for Mondays
State Fair of Texas discounts for Tuesdays
Don’t forget that Tuesdays and Thursdays are Value Days at the fair, and by signing up to be a Big Tex Insider before September 22, you can receive a promo code via email for a discounted $12 for admission into the Fair!
- If you love the Midway, head out to Fair Park on Tuesdays. Most Midway rides are discounted to four coupons. Kiddie rides are three coupons. (Excludes the Thrillway and Texas Star Ferris Wheel).
- $5 off at the gate with a coupon from participating McDonald’s or by using the McDonald’s code at online checkout.
- $5 off for military, first responders, and their families. (Must present a valid ID)
- Adults pay kids’ prices after 5 p.m.
- Dr. Pepper allows fairgoers to purchase tickets online for $12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
State Fair of Texas discounts for Wednesdays
State Fair of Texas discounts for Thursdays
- Big Tex Insider Discount: $10 online tickets with a special code you get if you sign up to be a Big Tex Insider.
- Senior Day Discount: $7 admission for fairgoers 60 and older.
- Thrifty Thursdays: Fair food lovers can stretch their coupons on Thursdays. Various participating food vendors offer discounted prices on dozens of signature menu items. Check out the dishes, prices and locations here – you’ll find everything from classics to past Big Tex Choice Awards winners on the list!
- $5 off at the gate with a coupon from participating McDonald’s or by using the McDonald’s code at online checkout.
- $5 off for military, first responders and their families. (Must present a valid ID)
- Adults pay kids’ prices after 5 p.m.
- Dr. Pepper allows fairgoers to purchase tickets online for $12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.