The State Fair of Texas opens Friday, September 29th at Fair Park in Dallas. General admission is a steep $16.50, so it’s best to find out what discounts are available that will allow you to spend more money on food and parking.

Oct. 13 is First Responders’ Day. Law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics get in free with a valid ID. And they get up to 3 extra tickets for family.

Thursdays:
You’ll get in for $7 if you bring an empty 20-ounce Coca Cola product.
Anyone 60 years old and older can get into the fair for free every Thursday.

Friday
On Friday, if you bring a 20-ounce bottle of Dasani water or any 20-ounce Coca-Cola product, you’ll get in for only $10.
Opening Day and Friday is Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair of Texas. All active military, retired military and veterans get in free with valid documentation. But that’s not all: they can also bring their spouses and kids younger than 18 for free.

Tuesday
Bring an empty Dr. Pepper can and your admission is just $6!

Wednesdays
You can get in for just $4 if you bring 4 cans of food which go to the Food Bank.

If you eat at McDonald’s the takeout bags and tray liners have coupons for $5 off and half off children’s tickets. They can be used any day!

Nightly
if you want to hit the fair at night, bring an empty Dr. Pepper can for half price admission after 5 p.m.

Buy Online
Consider buying your tickets online which will save you a little money!