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FAIRGROUNDS | CARNIVAL

Date: Sept 03 - Sept 06, 2026

FAIRGROUNDS - THUS. $1 CARNIVAL RIDES

FAIR ADMISSION!

INCLUDES NIGHTLY CONCERTS!

All tickets subject to facility fee and applicable service charge

FAIRGROUND ADMISSION INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE OF PBR OR DEMO DERBY TICKET!

CARNIVAL RIDES & WRISTBANDS

Carnival Wristbands can be purchased online and redeemed any one day.

Wristbands allow the owner to ride all the rides for one price.

Wristbands are sold each day at the carnival ticket booth and at gate ticket booths and are only good for the day they are purchased.

Wristbands purchased online from the Central Texas State Fair website.

MUST WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES

Food Truck Alley

Whether you're looking for a full meal, a sweet treat, or a refreshing drink, Food Truck Alley is home to a wide variety of food vendors from across Texas and beyond. Be sure to stop by throughout your visit and see what's cooking at this year's Central Texas State Fair!

2026 Food Vendor Lineup

Vendor lineup is subject to change.

FAIR HOURS

Thursday ($1 CARNIVAL RIDES) ....5:00PM until 12:00AM

Friday………………........…5:00PM until 12:00AM
Saturday & Sunday…………12:00PM until 12:00AM

CARNIVAL HOURS

Thursday ($1 CARNIVAL RIDES) ....5:00PM until 12:00AM

Friday………………..…5:00PM until 12:00AM

Saturday & Sunday.......... 12:00PM until 12:00AM

PARKING

Parking is FREE!

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FAIRGROUND TICKETS

Fairgrounds Sept. 3-6

Sept 03 - Sept 06, 2026