September 30 – October 23, 2011
Fair Park, 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd.,
Dallas, TX 75210
Cost: See description for pricing and discounts
For more than 100 years, the State Fair of Texas has been a major source of entertainment for millions, as well as a powerful factor in the growth of Dallas.
State Fair of Texas offers so many activities and events, we simply can’t list all of them! Some highlights include: Midway with over 70 attractions, livestock shows and demonstrations, action-packed dog show, pee-wee stampede, pig races, Birds of the World, Car Show, Truck Show, BMX Bike Show, Starlight Parade, and much, much more.
Of course, there’s lots for the little ones, too!
Hours: During the State Fair of Texas, the exhibit buildings are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday – Monday. Buildings close at 9 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Midway opening and closing times vary. Visit website for details.
Ticket Prices:
Online Online Regular/ Early-Bird/ At Gate
Online Online Regular/ Early-Bird/ At Gate
Season Pass $39.95 $29.95 $39.95
Food & Ride $10.00 $9.00 (Sheet of 20 — $.50 per coupon) General Admission $13.95 $12.95 $16.00
Child Admission* $10.95 $9.95 $12.00
Senior Admission** $10.95 $9.95 $12.00
*Under 48″ tall. Free for kids 2 years and under.
** Ages 60 and older
Child Admission* $10.95 $9.95 $12.00
Senior Admission** $10.95 $9.95 $12.00
*Under 48″ tall. Free for kids 2 years and under.
** Ages 60 and older
State Fair of Texas 2011 promotions.
This list is subject to change and may have additional discount offers as we get closer to the opening of the Fair.
- Kroger: Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $14.50. A Season Pass is $29.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk. The season pass includes a one-day companion ticket (good Monday-Friday) and one Cinemark ticket. DART Combo ticket is $17 and only available at Kroger. It includes a one-time round trip on DART and Fair admission.
- Kroger Can Food Drive. Any Wednesday. Admission is $2 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.
- Senior Day. FREE Thursdays–Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday.
- Any Day–McDonald’s offers $4 off General Admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A free child ticket (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.
- Opening Day-Sept. 30 Bring a bottle of Dasani water (or any Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and get in for $5 per (per donation) per person.
- Dr Pepper $4 Tuesdays–Any Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $4. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway and the Texas Star) are 5 coupons.
- Dr Pepper $5 after 5 – Any day after 5 p.m. Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $5 after 5 p.m.
- Coke $5 Thursday–Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $5 admission.
- Dickies Day. Thursday, Oct. 20, only. Anyone wearing a Dickies logo clothing item will receive a free voucher for admission to the Fair on same day.
- Cinemark—Present Cinemark Movie Theatre ticket stub and receive free Fair admission on any Thursday
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