DALLAS, Texas — There are endless ways for you to save throughout the run of the 2019 State Fair of Texas, with a wide variety of discounts. One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a State Fair of Texas Season Pass. Seeing and experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible – but we have the perfect solution. 2019 Season Passes are now available to purchase online at BigTex.com for only $45, which includes 24-day admission as well as a variety of special VIP benefits. Also available now, tickets for more events you won’t want to miss like the Big Tex Choice Awards and State Fair of Texas Rodeo.
- 2019 Season Pass – Enjoy all 24 days of the State Fair for one low price!
- 24-day admission to the 2019 State Fair of Texas for only $45.
- One FREE single-day bring-a-friend ticket (valid Monday-Friday only.)
- Access to all FREE headlining concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage and 24 days of live music throughout the grounds.
- FREE 2019 State Fair reusable bag (available to the first 8,000 season pass holders to redeem.)
- Buy One Game, Get One Game FREE at the ALL-NEW Flip-a-Chick game.
- One 10% OFF coupon on State Fair gear at official merchandise stores located on the fairgrounds.
- $5 discount on the 2019 State Fair of Texas Cookbook.
- 2019 Season Pass Two-Pack
- Includes two (2) season passes for only $65.
- Only available online at BigTex.com. Not available at the gate.
- 2019 Season Pass Combo Pack
- Includes two (2) season passes and $50 in food and ride coupons for $115 ($140 retail value.) A $25 SAVINGS!
- Only available online at BigTex.com. Not available at the gate.
- 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Ticket – Sunday, August 25
- Exclusive access to taste new State Fair foods for $125, with all proceeds benefiting the Big Tex Scholarship Program.
- Experience the competition first-hand and watch the celebrity judges name this year’s winners.
- Only available online at BigTex.com.
- 2019 State Fair of Texas Rodeo Ticket – August 30 and 31
- Access to the second annual State Fair of Texas Rodeo, named “2018 New Rodeo of the Year” by the Champion Rodeo Association.
- Tickets start at $10 for general admission with the option to purchase box seating as well. Tickets are available online at BigTex.com or at the gate.
- Opening Day – Friday, September 27
- Bring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water, or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product, for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and pay HALF-PRICE general admission of $9.
- Military Appreciation Day – all active military, retired military, and veterans receive FREE admission when they present valid documentation of military service at the gate. Spouses of service men and women with a valid Military Spouse ID and accompanying children under the age of 18 also receive FREE admission. *
- Every Tuesday of the Fair
- Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and receive HALF-PRICE general admission – $9 admission.
- Discounts extend to the Midway for Thrilling Tuesdays, with most rides offered at a reduced price on Tuesdays.
- Every Wednesday of the Fair, visitors have the best discount opportunity to save big AND give back to the community.
- By bringing four canned food items, fairgoers will receive admission for only $4. All canned donations go to the North Texas Food Bank, which helps feed members of the community.
- Last year, more than 214,000 pounds of food were donated through this program, making it North Texas Food Bank’s largest canned food drive of the year.
- Thursdays mean BIG savings at the Fair.
- Senior citizens 60 years and older receive FREE admission every Thursday.
- Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of any Coca-Cola product and receive HALF-PRICE general admission of $9.
- Coca-Cola Thrifty Thursdays – guests can save while snacking during Thrifty Thursdays, where participating food vendors offer one of their signature menu items at a reduced price, ranging from mini versions to regular-size items.
- First Responders Day – Friday, October 11
- The State Fair would like to thank our country’s first responders with a day honoring our various active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies. All first responders will receive FREE admission when they present a valid badge or ID card from their department or organization at the gate, plus up to three admission tickets for their family members.
- ANY day of the Fair.
- On ANY night of the week, visitors receive HALF-PRICE general admission when you bring an empty Dr Pepper can after 5 p.m.
- Discount coupons are available at participating McDonald’s locations throughout North Texas on tray liners and inside their meal bags. With this coupon, any fairgoer can save $5 off a general admission ticket or get HALF OFF a children’s ticket with the purchase of a regular-priced general admission ticket.
- Starting September 10, visitors can receive discounted tickets by downloading the free DART GoPass app on their mobile devices. When purchased through the app, tickets are $16 for general admission and $12 for children and seniors. The GoPass app allows users to purchase tickets and download them right to their phones, which will then be scanned at the gate. To make a trip to the Fair even more convenient, users can purchase a DART pass on the app and take the DART to one of two stations, both located right next to fairground entrances.
General admission ticket prices at the gate for the 2019 Fair remain the same as last year. Priced at $18, general admission to the Fair includes more than 100 of daily shows, concerts, activities, and exhibits, all at no extra cost. The Fair offers $14 admission for children ages 3 to 12 and seniors ages 60 and older, with free admission for children ages two and younger. The 2019 exposition, themed “Celebrating Texas Creativity” runs September 27 through October 20 in Fair Park. Visit BigTex.com for more information.
2019 State Fair of Texas Admission & Discounts Summary
Don’t wait for the gate! In addition to saving money when buying tickets online, the Fair offers multiple ways to redeem online ticket purchases that will also save time waiting in line at the gate. General admission tickets go on sale Thursday, August 1, 2019. Order your tickets at BigTex.com.
2019 Standard Ticket Pricing | ||
Admission Type | At the Gate | Online at BigTex.com |
General Admission | $18.00 | $16.50 |
Child (ages 3-12) | $14.00 | $12.50 |
Child (ages 2 & younger) | FREE | FREE |
Senior (ages 60 & older) | $14.00 | $12.50 |
2019 Season Pass | $45.00 | $45.00 |
Special Discount Days | |||
Admission Type | Military Appreciation Day Sept. 27 (with valid military ID*) | Dasani Opening Day Sept. 27 (with full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product) | First Responders Day Oct. 11 (with valid badge or ID) |
General Admission | FREE | $9.00 | FREE |
Child (ages 3-12) | FREE | $9.00 | FREE |
Senior (ages 60 & older) | FREE | $9.00 | FREE |
Specific Days Each Week | ||||
Admission Type | Dr Pepper Half-Price |
General Admission
Tuesdays
(with empty Dr Pepper can)
North Texas Food Bank
“It’s a Fair Deal”
$4 Wednesdays
(with 4 canned food items)
FREE Senior Thursdays
(with valid ID)
Coca-Cola
Half-Price
General Admission
Thursdays
(with empty 20 oz. bottle of
any Coca-Cola product)
General Admission
$9.00
$4.00
N/A
$9.00
Child (ages 3-12)
$9.00
$4.00
N/A
$9.00
Senior (ages 60 & older)
$9.00
$4.00
FREE
FREE
Any Day of the Fair | |||
Admission Type | DART GoPass | McDonald’s (with coupon) | Dr Pepper after 5 pm (with empty Dr Pepper can) |
General Admission | $16.00 | $13.00 | $9.00 |
Child (ages 3-12) | $12.00 | $7.00 | $9.00 |
Senior (ages 60 & older) | $12.00 | $13.00 | $9.00 |
*Valid documentation of military service must be presented at the gate and includes valid Military ID Cards and Military Spouse ID Cards. For information on how to obtain your Military ID Card before your visit to the Fair, contact your military branch or go to www.cac.mil. Offer and ticket valid only September 27, 2019.
All discounts for the 2019 State Fair of Texas will be posted to BigTex.com/discounts.
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