Everyone loves deals, and some people complain about how expensive going to the Missouri State Fair can be. If you want to save some money while enjoying the Missouri State Fair, then you might consider taking advantage of these deals before they disappear.

$12 Advance Adult Fair Admission Tickets

Fair admission tickets are only $12 through August 7, 2024, at the Missouri State Fair Box Office and from the following retail outlets: Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, and Family Center Farm and Home Stores.

$25 Advance Unlimited Carnival Wristband 

This offer is available through the Wade Shows website until August 7, 2024. The advance carnival wristband is good for unlimited rides during one day of the Missouri State Fair.

$37 Advance Unlimited Daily Deal

This offer is similar to the advanced unlimited carnival wristband, as it offers unlimited rides during one day of the Missouri State Fair. Additionally, it adds a $12 advance Fair admission ticket to the wristband. This deal is available through the Wade Shows website or these retail outlets: Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, and Family Center Farm and Home Stores. Like the others above, this deal is good through August 7, 2024.

$5 After 5 PM

From Sunday, August 11 through Thursday, August 15 come to the fair after 5:00 PM CDT and get in for $5.

Lunch Bunch 

The Lunch Bunch free fair admission is back from Monday, August 12 through Thursday, August 15. Want fair food for lunch? Would a trip to The Beef House or Pork Place be a great place to go with your co-workers during your lunch break? Then head to the Lunch Bunch Booth at the Centennial entrance ticket booth. Purchase a lunch bunch gate admission ticket for the day's price starting at 11:00 AM CDT, grab lunch, enjoy the fair for a couple of hours, and return to the booth by 2:00 PM CDT for a full refund of your admission price.

Other Gate Admission Specials & Coupons

  • Thursday, August 8 - $7 gate admission all day for those 13+; kids 6-12 get in for $2.
  • Salute to Heroes Opening Weekend. Saturday, August 10: Free gate admission for law enforcement personnel, firefighters, and EMTs-paramedics with appropriate ID. $1 gate admission for immediate family members. Sunday, August 11: Free gate admission for active military, veterans, and delayed entry recruits with appropriate ID. $1 admission for immediate family members.
  • Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive to benefit Feeding Missouri. Tuesday, August 13: Make a $2 donation to Feeding Missouri or donate a minimum of 2 non-perishable food items at the tent outside of the Centennial ticket booth and get a coupon redeemable for $2 admission at the ticket booth.
  • Tuesday, August 13: Most carnival rides will be $2 all day; some exclusions may apply. Select vendors and concession stands will offer $2 specials.
  • Sunday, August 18 - $7 gate admission all day for those 13+; kids 6-12 get in for $2.

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