Fair Hours & Admission
Fair Hours
- Grounds: 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.; no entry or re-entry after 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 18
- Buildings: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Midway: 10 a.m. to Midnight
Regular Gate Admission (Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted at the gate)
- Adults (Ages 12+): $11
- Children (Ages 6-11): $5
- Children (Ages 5 & Under): FREE
Parking
Three parking lots are available for Fair motorcycle and vehicle parking: North, Sims and Northeast Lot. Bicycle parking is available inside Gate 10. Buses and drivers are admitted free.
State Fair Ticket Office
Beginning July 8, the Fair’s Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) and 9 a.m. to noon (Saturday) for walk-up orders only. It is located on the front porch of the Administration Building on the Fairgrounds.

