You can get free State Fair tickets in several ways depending on the specific State Fair you want to attend. Here are some common methods based on recent 2025 information:
- Children 4 and under are often admitted free at many State Fairs (e.g., Minnesota State Fair).
- Special free admission days may be offered for groups such as teachers, military personnel, veterans, seniors, or children under certain programs (e.g., Wisconsin State Fair offers free admission for educators with valid ID on a specific day, and free admission for veterans and their families on another).
- Participating in summer reading programs at certain libraries can earn free youth tickets at some State Fairs like Wisconsin.
- Volunteering with fair partner organizations or specific volunteer programs can grant free admission tickets in exchange for work.
- Corporate sponsors and local businesses often hold giveaways or contests where you can win free tickets. Following State Fair social media pages and sponsors can alert you to these flash giveaways or contests.
- Some fairs run promotions where purchasing certain products (e.g., a beverage pack) or bundling with other events allows you to get free or discounted tickets.
- First-time visitors may sometimes get free tickets by attending a particular church service or event offering such promotions.
If you specify which State Fair you are interested in (such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, New York, West Virginia, or Kentucky), I can provide more tailored information or current offers. Otherwise, these general strategies and checking official State Fair websites and social media are the best ways to find free or discounted tickets.
