2012 state fair of texas tickets, coupons and discounts

For more than 125 years, the State Fair of Texas has been a major source of entertainment for millions and a great showcase for Dallas, Texas.

Gates open on Friday, September 28, 2012, at 10 a.m. Midway hours and Museum hours vary.
Exhibit buildings open at 10 a.m. daily and close at 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursdays. Buildings remain open until 10 p.m. each Friday and Saturday.

Admission
General admission $16, Seniors (60 & over) and children (age 3 to 48″ tall) $12, children 2 under are free. Senior Citizen Day (free admission for those 60 & over) is every Thursday during the Fair.

Take advantage of the 2012 State Fair of Texas Early Bird Specials, discount on tickets, food & ride coupons and more! You can check out the line up of concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, and the full schedule of events.

Parking
Parking is available on official Fair lots at $15 per space used.

Purchase Advance Tickets at Kroger: Avoid standing in line by purchasing your advance tickets when you're out grocery shopping at Kroger. Advance purchase General Admission tickets are $14.50. A Season Pass is $34.95. They may be purchased at the check-out counter or at the service desk. The season pass includes a one-day companion ticket (good Monday-Friday) and one Cinemark ticket. DART Combo ticket is $17 and only available at Kroger. It includes a one-time round trip on DART and Fair admission.

Kroger Can Food Drive: Any Wednesday. Admission is $2 for each visitor bringing 3 cans of food for area food banks.

Senior Day: FREE Thursdays--Senior Citizens 60 years and older get in to the State Fair FREE each Thursday. Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.

Any Day: McDonald's offers $3 off General Admission with one of their State Fair coupons (available on tray liner or bag stuffer) any day of the Fair. A half price child (with purchase of general admission) coupon is also distributed by McDonald’s. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

Opening Day, Sept. 28, 2012: Bring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water (or any Coca-Cola product) for donation to the North Texas Food Bank containers at Fair admission gates and get in for $6 per (per donation) per person.

Dr Pepper $5 Tuesdays: Any Tuesday, bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $5. Most rides (excluding the Thrillway and the Texas Star) are 5 coupons.

Dr Pepper $8 after 5: Any day after 5 p.m. Bring an empty Dr Pepper can and enter for $8 after 5 p.m.

Coke $6 Thursday: Bring an empty 20 oz. bottle of a Coca-Cola product and enter the Fair for $6 admission.

Dickies Day is Thursday, Oct. 11 only: Anyone wearing a Dickies logo clothing item will receive a free voucher for admission to the Fair on October 11, 2012.

Cinemark Thursdays: Present Cinemark Movie Theatre ticket stub and receive free admission on any Thursday.

KISS Fridays: Download and print a coupon from the KISS-FM website. Admission is $11 with the coupon. Discount is off of general admission only – when purchased at a State Fair of Texas admission gate with coupon.

Reduced Admission on Midway Rides on Tuesdays: The kids will want to go to the State Fair any day -- but there's a special offer on Tuesdays. Most rides in the Midway are reduced to only 5 coupons as part of the Dr Pepper promotion on Tuesdays. Thrill rides and the Texas Star are not included. But you can ride Winky the Whale for only 5 coupons on Tuesdays

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