Ticket Outlets | Fair Week Pricing & Specials| Group Rates
Gate Admission for Children 5 & under is free!
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Grandstand Concerts Gate Admission not included with ticket |
Prices Vary by Show |
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| Adult Gate Admission Ages 13 & up |
$8.25 plus applicable sales tax $10 during the Fair |
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| Youth Gate Admission Ages 6 to 12 |
$7.25 plus applicable sales tax $8 during the Fair |
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| Mega Pass* Valid for 12 hours of unlimited rides 11am – 11pm |
$25 plus applicable sales tax $30 during the Fair |
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| Big Pass* Valid for 6 hours of unlimited rides 11am – 5pm |
$20 plus applicable sales tax $25 during the Fair |
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Carnival Ticket Sheet 15 tickets per sheet |
$10 plus applicable sales tax |
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Food Coupon Book Savings of over $50! |
$5 plus applicable sales tax |
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* Gate Admission sold separately from Concert tickets and Mega & Big Passes
Where & How to Purchase
- Tickets may be purchased online OR by calling 800.514.3849. Tickets ordered online or by calling the 800 number are subject to convenience fees.
- State Fair Box Office will open for all ticket sales on June 26. Box Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm.
- Select locations for the Walgreens Corner Box Office will have Gate Admission and Mega & Big Pass tickets on sale from July 1 – August 4th, midnight.
- Select locations for BB&T Banks will begin selling Gate Admission and Mega & Big Passes for the carnival on July 1.
- Accessible seating is available for our guests with disabilities. Please contact our Ticket Manager directly by calling, 304.645.1090.
Fair Week Pricing & Gate Specials
- $5 after 5 pm: Visit the Fair after 5 pm on Wednesday, Aug 14th or Thursday, Aug 15th and pay only $5 at the gate
- Adult GA: for ages 13 and over, $10
- Youth GA: for ages 6 to 12, $8
- NEW for 2013: Both Mega & Big Passes will be good for any ONE day of the Fair! No more waiting until the weekday, use your Mega or Big Pass on Saturdays and Sundays in addition to the weekdays.
- Mega Pass: Good for unlimited carnival rides from 11 am to 11 pm, $30. Valid for any ONE day of the Fair.
- Big Pass: Good for unlimited carnival rides from 11 am to 5 pm, $25. Valid for any ONE day of the Fair.
FirstEnergy Magic Monday
Bring 3 non-perishable food items and pay only $25 to get into the Fair, ride unlimited carnival rides from 11 am to 11 pm, see the FMX Motocross Championship Series for FREE, and see all of our regular FREE grounds entertainment! Every person (regardless of age), wishing to take advantage of this promotion must bring 3 non-perishable items to qualify.
The food raised in this drive will be distributed to area food banks. This promotion may not be purchased in advance.
Group Rates
We are pleased to offer a great variety of group sales options with a particular focus on employee groups, company picnics, reunions and motor-coach operators. We are your opportunity for awesome, end of summer fun! For additional details on Group Sales rates and possibly renting our Hospitality Tent during the Fair, please click HERE.
Contact Karen Lilly with additional questions by calling, (304) 645-1090.








