GENERAL INFO
Get ready to immerse yourself in thrilling rides, delicious treats, and unforgettable entertainment. Discover all you need to know about ticket options and pricing to make the most of your fair experience.
Gate Ticket Booths, the Grandstand Event Ticket Office, Butler Amusement Carnival kiosks and many vendors/concessionaires accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. There are a few concessionaires that are cash only. Absolutely no checks.
Active Service Members with a current Military ID get into the Fair free!
Ticket Office HOURS
Summer Hours
8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Monday – Friday
Week Before the Fair
8 am – 8 pm; Monday – Wednesday
8 am - 10 pm; Thursday
Fair Week
8 am – 10 pm; All 9 days of Fair
PHONE
LOCATION
97 Park Street,
next to the Main Office at Gate No. 1
(under marquee).
Gate Ticket Information
Purchasing Gate Admission is now easier than ever before! If you'd like to avoid lines and save money, purchase discounted gate admission in advance online or at the Event Ticket Office through Thursday, September 3rd. Once the Fair begins, purchase gate admission online or at ANY gate on the Fairgrounds. There's a variety of free entertainment to enjoy - you can even plan your day before you come!Â
If you're attending one of our night shows, your event ticket includes gate admission. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Pepsi Wristbands are available for purchase at each Gate Ticket booth and include admission to the Fair.
GATE Admission
ADVANCE/FAIR WEEK
ADULT GATE
$8/$9
Ages 6-11
$5/$6
CHILD GATE
Free/Free
SENIOR GATE
$6/$7
ULTIMATE HAPPY PASS
Entire Week's Fair & Horse Races Admission
Wednesday -Â $5 Gate Admission with canned food until 1 pm.Â
Thursday -Â $5 Gate Admission with NEW school supplies donation until 1 pm.Â
