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State Fair of Texas cuts admission and parking prices for 2026
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth • • business
Key Points:
- The State Fair of Texas is reducing admission prices in 2026 after a decline of around 385,000 visitors in 2025, responding to feedback about high costs.
- Adult daily tickets will be $2 cheaper, and children's tickets (ages 12 and under) will be $10 every day, with adults able to enter for the child price after 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
- Parking fees in official fair lots will drop by $5 to $25, aiming to make the fair more affordable and accessible for families.
- No specific changes to food, drink, ride, or game prices were announced yet, though discounts on concessions and entertainment are typically revealed closer to the fair’s opening.
- The 2026 State Fair of Texas is scheduled to run from September 25 through October 18.
