State Fair of Texas 2025: Deals, Discounts, and Transportation Guide

Ticket Deals:: Opening Day offers $10 admission with a peanut butter donation. McDonald's coupons provide $5 off. Big Tex Insiders get discounted tickets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students and Seniors also have opportunities for discounts. 

Transportation Options:: DART Rail Green Line provides direct access to the fairgrounds. Driving and parking on-site costs $30, but cheaper options are available on nearby lawns. Rideshares are convenient with a designated drop-off/pickup location.

Daily Discounts:: Various discounts are available throughout the week, including reduced prices for Midway rides on Tuesdays and Thrifty Thursdays with discounted food items.

Military & First Responders:: Active military, retired military, veterans, and first responders can get $5 off a ticket by showing valid documentation of military service at the gate. Spouses and children also receive the discount.

Why This Matters:: With rising costs, finding ways to save on admission, food, and transportation can make the State Fair accessible to more people. Knowing your options helps you plan your visit and maximize your budget.

Opening Day:: $10 admission with two jars of peanut butter donated to the North Texas Food Bank.

McDonald's Discount:: $5 off with coupons from North Texas locations.

Military/First Responders:: $5 off with valid ID.

After 5 PM:: Adults pay kids' prices.

Big Tex Insiders:: Discounted $12 tickets on Tuesdays and Thursdays (promo code required).

Canned Food Drive:: $7 tickets on Wednesdays before 5 PM with five canned goods.

Senior Day:: $7 admission for seniors (60+) on Thursdays.

High School Students:: $12 tickets Monday-Thursday with a school-provided promo code.

FLEX Ticket Packages:: Advance tickets with food and Midway coupons.

Season Pass:: $52 for all 24 days.

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit):

Green Line:: Direct access to Fair Park Station (Parry Avenue) and MLK, Jr. Station.

Trinity Railway Express:: Connect to the Green Line from Tarrant/Dallas County.

DCTA (Denton County Transportation Authority):: Connect via A-train to the Green Line at Trinity Mills Station.

GoPass App:: Purchase fares in advance and access discount codes for fair admission (weekdays: $5 off, weekends: $7 off).

Cost:: Local day pass $6, regional day pass $12.

Driving and Parking:

On-site:: $30 per vehicle.

Nearby:: Cheaper options on homeowners' lawns (first-come, first-served).

Bike Racks:: Available inside Gates 5, 6, and 11.

Rideshares (Uber, Lyft, Taxis):

Recommended Drop-off/Pick-up:: 4206 Gurley Ave (off Haskell).

Taxi Stand:: Pacific and Gurley avenues (Gate 1).

Mondays:: $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m.

Tuesdays:: Big Tex Insider discount, discounted Midway rides, $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m., Dr. Pepper online tickets for $12.

Wednesdays:: $7 tickets with canned food donation, $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m.

Thursdays:: Big Tex Insider discount ($10 online), Senior Day discount ($7), Thrifty Thursdays (discounted food), $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m., Dr. Pepper online tickets for $12.

Fridays:: $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m.

Weekends:: $5 off with McDonald's coupon, $5 off for military/first responders, adults pay kids' prices after 5 p.m.

A:: Consider going on Opening Day with a peanut butter donation, using a McDonald's coupon, becoming a Big Tex Insider, donating canned goods on Wednesday, or going on Senior Day (Thursday if you are 60+).

A:: DART is an affordable option, dropping you off right at the gates. Purchase your fare in advance using the GoPass app for potential discounts.

A:: The recommended location is off Haskell at 4206 Gurley Ave.