It’s almost that time again. The ramp-up to the State Fair of Texas has begun, with the food finalists in the Big Tex Choice Awards unveiled on Tuesday. Before long, fairgoers will have a chance to sample the selections for themselves and take part in everything else the fair has to offer.
Ticket prices for the 2022 State Fair of Texas stayed the same as in 2021, but don’t miss out on these discounts that are available every day of the week, if you know how to snag them.
Before you cash in those savings — cha-ching! — take a look at what regularly priced tickets and season passes will cost.
Regular admission to the State Fair of Texas: A one-day ticket to the fair on Mondays through Thursdays costs $15 for adults and $10 for kids and seniors. The price goes up to $20 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors on Fridays. It tops out at $25 per adult and $18 for kids and seniors on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are available online or at the gate. Group rates are available for parties of 25 or more.
Season passes: If you think you’ll go more than three or four times during the fair’s 24-day run, a $50 season pass is the best deal. The pass comes with perks, like one bring-a-friend-free ticket.
But no one has to pay full price. Here are all the discounts offered on State Fair admission in 2022:
Discounts any day of the week
- Purchase State Fair tickets at Kroger and get $3 off one-day admission tickets. The deal is available between Sept. 1, 2022, and Oct. 23, 2022.
- At McDonald’s locations in North Texas, coupons will be on tray liners and inside meal bags. Deals include $5 off weekday tickets or $7 off on weekends.
- Enter at 5 p.m. or later any day and you’ll pay the price of a child’s ticket — $10 to $18, depending on the day.
Opening day — Friday, Sept. 30, 2022
Tickets cost $10 for adults, children and seniors if you take two jars of peanut butter as a donation to the North Texas Food Bank. Available at the gate only; don’t buy tickets online if you want this deal.
$10 Tuesdays
Tickets cost $10 for adults, children and seniors if you sign up to become a Big Tex Insider. Details here. Tickets have to be purchased online with a promo code. (Note that this promotion is part of the annual Dr Pepper Value Days discount, but because of COVID-19 precautions, the fair is not asking guests to bring empty Dr Pepper cans.)
$5 Wednesdays
Take five canned goods for the North Texas Food Bank and get $5 admission for adults, children and seniors.
$5 or $10 Thursdays
Tickets cost $10 for adults and children if you sign up to become a Big Tex Insider. Details here. Tickets have to be purchased online with a promo code. (No empty Dr Pepper can needed this year.)
Seniors — anyone over 60 — pay $5, or half-price admission, every Thursday.
Deals for military members and first responders 7 days a week
Tickets are $5 off on weekdays and $7 off on weekends for military members, their spouses and their children under 18. Proof of military ID is required. The same deal applies for first responders and their families, with a limit of three family-member discount tickets.
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The State Fair of Texas runs Sept. 30 through Oct. 23 in Dallas. Tickets can be purchased online, at Kroger or in person at the fair.
