The Arkansas State Fair kicks off today and ends October 20th. Here is some useful information for fair goers.

  • Friday, October 11. From 11:00 a.m. to close buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $30 and get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission and parking are not included. All AFCU members who present a valid AFCU Debit Card receive $2 off gate admission. Discount valid for 4 persons per card.
  • Monday, October 14. Kids ages 6 and under can ride the Kiddie Rides free from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free gate admission 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for adults bringing children. Parking included.
  • Monday, October 14. Gate admission, parking and rides are only $2 each all day.
  • Wednesday, October 16. Buy a $30 armband and get unlimited rides from 11:00 a.m. to close. Gate admission and parking are not included.
  • Thursday, October 17, buy a $30 armband at a midway ticket booth and get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission and parking are not included.
  • Thursday, October 17. From 6:00 p.m. to close FREE gate admission for college students with valid school I.D.
  • Friday, October 18. A $3 Fair admission sold at gates from 1:00 p.m. to close for all school children through 12th grade.
  • Saturday, October 19, buy a $30 armband at a midway ticket booth and get unlimited rides this day. Gate admission and parking are not included.
  • Saturday, October 19. $3 Fair gate admission sold until 5:00 p.m. to FFA and FCCLA students, Scouts, and 4-H members. (Includes teachers, sponsors and bus drivers.)
  • Saturday, October 19. All Entergy employees who present a valid Entergy employee ID receives $2 off gate admission. Discount valid for 4 persons per ID.
  • Sunday, October 20. From 11:00 a.m. to close buy an armband at a midway ticket booth for $30 and get unlimited rides. Gate admission and parking are not included.

For more information about the Arkansas State Fair including concert times and featured acts, visit arkansasstatefair.com.