Fair Information
Join us Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, October 3 for the 95th celebration of the East Texas State Fair!
Dates and Hours
Monday through Friday* Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM until 11:00 PM 10:00 AM until 11:00 PM
Carnival opens at 4:00PM Carnival opens at 12:00 PM
*FREE gate admission until 2:00PM weekdays
Deals & Discounts
2010 East Texas State Fair Brochure
Buy Early & Save!
Gate tickets $6.00 and Weekday Armbands $20.00
Tickets on sale Wednesday, July 14 at area Brookshire's & Super 1 Foods stores.
Last Blast!
Have one last blast on Sunday, October 3rd. $25 at the gate for admission and unlimited rides!
Tickets
Gate Admission Carnival Coupons
Adult: $8.00 Single Coupon: $1.25
Youth: $5.00 (6 to 12) Weekday armbands: $25.00
5 & Under: Free Sheet of 22 coupons: $25.00
Sheet of 55 coupons: $60.00
FREE Student Ticket
Students Kindergarten -12th Grade
Receive free admission when you present this ticket at the gate
Monday, September 27; Tuesday, September 28 or Wednesday, September 29
from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
One ticket required per student, per day.
Things To Do
Attractions
NASA Johnson Space Center exhibit in Harvey Convention Center, Swifty Swine Pig Races, SPLASH! Sea Lion Show, Eudora Farms Exotic Petting Zoo, Tubs Fritter strolling the fairgrounds, Sandscapes 50-ton sand sculpture in Harvey Convention Center, AgriWorld in Youth & Education Building, Creative Arts Show and Demonstrations in the Creative Arts Building. All FREE with gate admission!
Special Events
41st Senior Day Celebration- Explore Treasure Island on Thursday, September 23rd. Food, Fun & Entertainment in Harvey Convention Center. All active adults 55 and better receive free admission.
Concerts- Nightly concerts free with paid gate admission.
The Fair Experience
Have All the Fun You Want! We'll Make More!