State Fair of Texas Deals and Discounts

It’s fall, and you know what that means — it’s time for the State Fair of Texas! Beginning Sept. 27, 2019, the Fair will run for 24 days and bring people together from all around the Lone Star State.

Your wallet need not fear, though. We’ve rounded up the best ways to save you money when you head to Fair Park.

Buy Tickets in Advance

You can purchase tickets in advance at BigTex.com or your local Kroger and receive a $1.50 discount for single tickets. However,  if you do it through DART’s GoPass app, you’ll get an extra 50 cents off.

Season Passes

If you’re planning on going to the fair multiple times, you might consider buying a season pass, which is only $39.95 to $45 — less the cost of three tickets.

However, the $115 Season Pass 2-Pack Combo is a better deal. You get two season passes and 100 tickets ($50 worth) for food and rides. But wait, there’s a code for $10 off the 2-pack: enter “19MAPsp10” at checkout at BigTex.com. If you need passes for the whole family, be sure to get the Season Pass 4-Pack Combo that has 200 food/drink tickets.

Family Packs

If your kids are taller than 48 inches, go for the Family Four-Pack, which is only $105 for four general admission tickets and 100 food/ride tickets. But hold on, we’ve got a discount code for that too: Get $10 off that price by entering “19VALPAKfam10” at checkout at BigTex.com. If you need more food/drink tickets, get the Ultimate Family Four-Pack with 300 tickets for only $205.

If you only need two admission tickets and still want the discounted goodies, grab the $79 Big Tex 2-Pack, which comes with 100 food/ride tickets. Save $5 with the code “19MAPdate5” at checkout.

Opening Day Discounts

If you’re going on opening day, bring an unopened 20-ounce Dasani or Coca-Cola product for donation to North Texas Food Bank and get in for only $9. Just be sure everyone in your party has one!

Opening Day is also Military Appreciation Day, offering free admission for all veterans, active duty and retired military, as well as their spouses and any children under the age of 18. Be sure that you bring valid military ID.

First Responders Day

On October 11, admission is free for all first responders, including active and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs. Plus, up to three family members of each first responder gets in for free as well. Be sure to bring your ID!

McDonald’s coupons

McDonald’s will sneak various State Fair coupons into your bag, so be sure you check it before you throw it away! The deals include $5 off general admission and half-price admission for kids (only available when an adult pays full price).

Daily Deals

– Tuesday: Dr. Pepper Discount

• Bring in your empty (preferably clean) Dr. Pepper cans on Tuesdays to get in for only $9. This deal also applies if you come in after 5pm any day.
• Plus, Tuesdays feature discounts all rides (except for thrill rides and the Texas Star) are discounted. If you buy a season pass combo and only go on Tuesdays and Thursdays, you’ve found the perfect way to save a bundle.

– Wednesday: Food Bank Donations

• Bring in four or more cans of food to donate to the North Texas Food Bank on Wednesdays and get in for just $4.

– Thursdays: Various Deals

• Folks aged 60 and over get in for free every Thursday.
• You can also bring in empty 20-ounce Coca-Cola products to get in for $9 on Thursdays.
• Thursdays are also when the food vendors at the Fair roll out their discounts. Save money on your corn dogs and cotton candy. Get the full scoop on the State Fair website.

– Friday: KISS-FM Fridays at the Fair

• KISS-FM offers $5 off for Friday admission. The online code, “PARKERU” can be redeemed Fridays at BigTex.com.

Bulk Discounts

If your church or school group is coming, or if you just have a lot of friends, buy in bulk and save: Get 25 or more tickets at once and pay only $13.50. Call 214-565-2979 or visit bigtex.com/buy-tickets/group-tickets to learn more.

AdPages Giveaway

AdPages.com is giving 500 tickets to the Fair as Family Four-Packs. Visit their website and fill out the sweepstakes form for your chance to score. Be sure to share on Facebook for more entries!

Now that you’ve got the scoop on how to save big at the State Fair of Texas, you can free up money for other things, like more cotton candy (yum!). And if you like fewer financial worries in general, don’t forget to choose Carlisle Title for your real estate closing needs!