2013 STATE FAIR GATE ADMISSION
& FEE SCHEDULE

REGULAR ADMISSION AT THE GATE

  • Adults (13-64): $12
  • Seniors (65 & over): $10
  • Kids (5-12): $10
  • Children (Under 5): Free

PRE-FAIR DISCOUNT ADMISSION TICKETS

(Available this summer at the State Fairgrounds Box Office. On sale dates and additional pre-fair discount locations will be announced at a later date.)

  • All Ages: $9

2013 PROMOTIONAL DAYS


THRIFTY THURSDAY (Aug. 22)

  • Adults (13-64): $10
  • Seniors (65 & over): $10
  • Kids (5-12): $7
  • Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS AND KIDS DAY (Monday, Aug. 26)

  • Adults (13-64): $12
  • Seniors (65 & over): $7
  • Kids (5-12): $7
  • Children (Under 5): Free

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY (Tuesday, Aug. 27)

Active military, retired military and veterans receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present valid documentation of military service.

  • Active military, their spouses and kids: $7
  • Retired military and their spouses: $7
  • Military veterans and their spouses: $7

READ & RIDE DAY (Wednesday, Aug. 28)

Public library card holders receive the following discounted admission ticket price when they purchase a ticket at the gate and present a valid library card. (One discount per card.)

  • Adults (13-64): $10
  • Seniors (65 & over): $7
  • Kids (5-12): $7
  • Children (Under 5): Free

SENIORS DAY (Thursday, Aug. 29)

  • Adults (13-64): $12
  • Seniors (65 & over): $7
  • Kids (5-12): $10
  • Children (Under 5): Free

KIDS DAY (Monday, Sept. 2)

  • Adults (13-64): $12
  • Seniors (65 & over): $10
  • Kids (5-12): $7
  • Children (Under 5): Free

GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!:

Buy discount tickets in advance and have more fun for less!

  • Pre-Fair Discount Admission Tickets: $9 (Save up to $3)
     
  • Pre-Fair Ride/Game Tickets: $10 for a sheet of 20 (Save up to $5)
     
  • Pre-Fair Blue Ribbon Bargain Books: $4 (save $1)

Tickets are good every day of the fair.

Pre-fair discount admission tickets, ride/game tickets and Blue Ribbon Bargain Books may be purchased:

  • At the customer service centers of participating Cub Foods stores July 7 through Aug. 21 (while supplies last).
     
  • At the State Fair Box Office June 10 through Aug. 21. Click here for location and hours of operation.
     
  • Online June 10 through 5 p.m. on Aug. 15.
     
  • At many locations in greater Minnesota (on sale dates and locations to be announced).

PARKING:

  • Fair-Time Parking: $12
  • Pre-Fair Discount Parking: $9*

*An additional pre-fair admission ticket is valid for parking.