The Great State Fair of Texas is underway!
If you want to go, but it's a little too expensive, I hope this helps:
Regular-priced tickets to the fair Monday-Thursday cost $15 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. On Friday, prices go up to $20 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors. You have to pay $25 for adults and $18 for kids and seniors on weekends. Tickets are available online or at the gate. Ability to cash in on the deals below will depend on where you choose to purchase your ticket.
Fair discounts:
If you plan to head to the fair a few times, a digital season pass might be the best way to go. $50 gets you inside the gates every day until closing.
Everyday discounts:
$5 off at the gate with a coupon from participating McDonald's or using the McDonald’s code at online checkout.
$5 off for military, first responders and their families. (Must present valid ID)
Adults pay kids prices after 5 p.m.
Tuesdays
Big Tex Insider Discount: $10 online tickets with a special code you receive if you sign up to be a Big Tex Insider.
Thrilling Tuesdays: If you love the Midway, head out to Fair Park on Tuesdays. Most rides are offered at a discount.
Wednesdays
$5 tickets at the gate with donation of five canned food items. Donations will benefit the North Texas Food Bank.
Thursdays
Senior Day Discount: $5 dollar admission for fairgoers 60 and older.
Thrifty Thursdays: Fair food lovers can stretch their coupons on Thursdays. Dozens of participating food vendors are offering discounted prices on more dozens 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!
There are no additional discounts Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. BUT:
FOOD & DRINK DEALS AT THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Once you're inside, you'll need to trade your cash for coupons to fill up on fair food or have fun on the Midway. Coupons cost $1 and they never expire - so hold on to any extras for next year! Just like admission, the State Fair is offering deals inside the gate on rides, games and food.
2-COUPON WATER
Look closely at the signs to find stands scattered throughout the fairgrounds selling water for two coupons.
SODA REFILL SAVINGS
A collectible Big Tex cup sold by concessionaires unlocks discounts on refills. If you have one from your last trip to the fair, bring it along to get the same discount.
BRING YOUR OWN!
Fairgoers can bring their own snacks and drinks into the fair. Just be sure to leave glass, metal utensils and alcohol at home. New security rules in 2024 will place some limitations on coolers to follow the updated bag policy. Only soft-shell coolers that are 9 in. x 10 in. x 12 in. or smaller are allowed into the fair, and fairgoers should avoid loose ice in coolers.
SAVE YOUR COUPONS!
If you have coupons from past State Fair trips lying around your house - they're still good! Coupons don't expire, so be sure to hang onto any extras you have leftover for next year's trip.