Faq

We have handicap parking spaces on Park, Royal, and Maple Streets for people who have state-issued handicap parking stickers in the window of their car. Go to the Maps page for a map of the fairgrounds.

The 2025 parade is on Saturday, August 30th at 10 am. It begins at the corner of Rich Street & Shilling Street, runs north on Shilling Street, and ends at Alice Street. You can learn more about the Parade by clicking here.

There are four First Aid Stations:

• Across from the Beef Show Arena.
• Near the Race Horse stalls.
• By the tunnel from the Carnival towards West Events.
• Next to the Event Ticket Office building.
• Across from the Yellow Dairy Show Barn

You can find their locations on the Fair Map.

During the week of the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are four ATMs:

• By the Main Office (outside of the gate).
• Outside the Grandstand.
• At the northwest gate.
• Near the Security Office.

Go to the Maps page for a map of the fairgrounds.

Adult 12 & Up – $9

Child 6-11 – $6

5 & Under – Free

Senior 65 & Up – $7

You can purchase gate tickets in advance for EVERYONE! Tickets will be delivered via email, and you can present the tickets on your phone! Buy tickets now!! **Remember, your Grandstand Night Event tickets INCLUDE admission to the Fair!

Pepsi wristband days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Pepsi Wristbands are $32 and include gate admission and unlimited rides at the carnival for one of the three listed days. Pepsi Wristbands can be purchased in advance (prior to the first day of the Fair) online or at the Event Ticket Office (208)785-2480, Ext. 107.  During the Fair, Pepsi Wristbands can be purchased on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at the Gate Ticket Booths. Remember, the Pepsi Wristband includes admission to the Fair, so do not purchase additional gate tickets!

Carnival Wristbands are offered every day of the Fair. Carnival Wristbands include unlimited rides at the carnival for one day, but do NOT include gate admission. Carnival wristbands can be purchased in advance (prior to the first day of the Fair) for a discounted price of $30! You can purchase in advance online or at the Event Ticket Office (208)785-2480, Ext. 107. During the Fair, Carnival Wristbands can be purchased in the Carnival for $37.

The Carnival opens at different times each day and closes around 11 pm each night. Following are the times the carnival opens each day:

• Friday, August 30 @ Noon
• Saturday, August 31 @ Noon
• Sunday, September 1 @ Noon
• Monday, September 2 @ Noon
• Tuesday, September 3 @ 1 pm
• Wednesday, September 4 @ 1 pm
• Thursday, September 5 @ 1 pm
• Friday, September 6 @ Noon
• Saturday, September 7 @ Noon