State Fair of Texas wraps up Sunday, Oct. 19; Free Student Ticket Program extended
DALLAS –The State Fair of Texas has expanded the validity of its free student admission tickets for the 2025 season to include the fair’s final weekend, which concludes this Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park, including schools in Ellis County.
For decades, the State Fair of Texas has partnered with area schools to provide free admission tickets to students, encouraging families to experience the fair’s educational exhibits, cultural programming, and family-friendly entertainment. Since 2018 alone, nearly 12.8 million free admission tickets have been given to students and teachers throughout North Texas. Traditionally, the tickets have been valid only on weekdays; however, after listening to feedback from parents and educators, the fair made them valid on weekends as well.
Fair officials acknowledged that many families are experiencing the impact of today’s economy, and this change is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to affordability and accessibility.
“We’ve heard from families who want to experience the fair together but can’t always make it work on a weekday,” said Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas. “The State Fair of Texas is not immune to what’s happening in the world. We know that rising costs and uncertainties affect everyone, and we want to make sure that a family’s ability to enjoy the State Fair doesn’t depend on their schedule or their budget this year.”
In addition to free student admission for pre-K through 8th grade from participating school districts, the fair offers a discounted ticket opportunity for parents to receive $5 off admission – available online at BigTex.com/Parents. To explore all available discounts and purchase tickets in advance, visit BigTex.com/Discounts.
The fair’s mission as a nonprofit organization is to celebrate all things Texan by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment. The 2025 State Fair of Texas runs through Sunday, Oct. 19.
For more information, visit www.bigtex.com.
