2012 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 June 4 through Aug. 22 - See sales locations to the right under Great Ways to Save.)

  • All Ages: $9

PROMOTIONAL DAYS

Additional promotional days and corresponding pricing will be added. This list is subject to change. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.

THRIFTY THURSDAY (Aug. 23)

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

SENIORS & KIDS DAY (Monday, Aug. 27)

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

SENIORS DAY (Thursday, Aug. 30)

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

KIDS DAY (Monday, Sept. 3)

  • 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 $5)
  • Pre-Fair Blue Ribbon Bargain Books: $4 (Save $1)

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

  • At the customer service centers of participating Cub Foods Stores from July 8 through Aug. 22.
  • At the State Fair Box Office on the fairgrounds from June 4 through Aug. 22.  Click here for location and hours of operation.
  • At many locations in greater Minnesota from July 8 through
    Aug. 22.  Click here for a complete list of sales outlets.

PARKING:

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

An additional pre-fair admission ticket is valid for parking. Pre-fair admission tickets are available for purchase June 4 through Aug. 22.

Motorcycles can park in a secured lot on Como Ave. near the International Institute for only $6. In all other State Fair lots, it is $12 or 1 pre-fair discount admission ticket ($9).

Bicycles can park for FREE in one of three bike corrals. Visit our "Bike to the Fair" page for locations.

For more information on parking at the fair, please click here.