The State Fair of Texas is back and bigger than ever in 2023. And per the usual, we're here to help you save a few bucks on your first visit or your next visit to Dallas' biggest fall kickoff event. From savings on your entry ticket to hacks for saving on food and experiences inside the fair, use this list to keep up with all the ways to pinch those pennies and make your dollar go a little further at the State Fair of Texas. Some of these are discounts exclusively for Love Listers, so, congratulations on earning them by reading this blog post! Act fast because some of the exclusive discounts are good only through advance purchases in the month of August 2023!
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UNLOCK $10 Ticket Value Days
During the Fair, you will also be able use THIS LINK and code "23LOVELIST" at checkout to unlock $10 single-day admission tickets for Tuesdays and Thursdays, through October 19. The only other ways to get $10 Value Days tickets are by subscribing to the State Fair of Texas newsletter, their social media channels and text message marketing campaigns, so keep your eyes peeled!
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4-Coupon tuesdays
Discounts extend to the Midway for 4-COUPON TUESDAYS. Most rides on the Midway are discounted to just four coupons, with Kiddie rides discounted to three coupons ALL DAY TUESDAY! The only rides this offer does not apply to are the Thrillway and the Texas Star Ferris Wheel.
Thrifty Thursdays
Every Thursday of the Fair, feel free to go Hog Wild at the food stands, as guests can save while snacking all day! Participating food vendors will offer one of their their signature items at a reduced price on Thrifty Thursdays.
Thursdays are also Senior Days
Bring mom, dad, gramma and gramps! Every Thursday, senior citizens 60 and older can get into the Fair for just $5!
Dr. Pepper Value Days
Combine those Tuesday/Thursday offers with this one for maximum weekday savings! Every Tuesday and Thursday of the Fair, purchase your admission ticket online for a reduced price of ONLY $10 on Dr. Pepper Value Days. Fairgoers must be a Big Tex Insider to receive the promotion code. You can sign up at BigTex.com/Insider.
Opening Day Deal
Bring two jars of peanut butter to donate to the North Texas Food Bank for a special Opening Day promotional price of $10 admission at the gate. This discount is only available at the gate — not online.
feed the need wednesdays
Fairgoers will receive admission for only $5 by bringing five canned food items to the gate with them on Wednesdays. All canned donations go to the North Texas Food Bank, which helps feed community members throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Last year, more than 280,000 pounds of food were donated through this program — that's 233,333 meals that North Texas Food Bank was able to provide to the community through this program.
Make an Evening of it
On ANY night of the week, all Fairgoers can get in for a reduced general admission after 5 p.m. No matter your age, all guests pay the child price for that day. This offer is available at the gate and online after 5 p.m. every day.
At Participating McDonalds Locations
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 on admission on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and $7 on admission on weekends.
Veterans Appreciation Discount
Military Appreciation Discounts mean all active military, retired military and veterans can save $5 on admission on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and $7 on admission on weekends when they present valid documentation of military service at the gate or online. Spouses of service men and women with a valid Military Spouse ID and accompanying children under the age of 18 also receive discounted admission. When purchasing your Military or First Responder discounted admission ticket online, you will be prompted to go through ID.Me for validation. If you choose to purchase at the gate, valid documentation of military service must be presented and must include 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.
First Responders Discount
The State Fair would like to thank our country’s first responders by honoring our various active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies. All first responders can save can save $5 on admission on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and $7 on admission on weekends when they present valid documentation at the gate or online. Spouses of first responders and accompanying children under the age of 18 also receive discounted admission.
