Fair on a Budget
At the Fair there is FUN to be had for everyone and for every budget!
At the Fair there is FUN to be had for everyone and for every budget!
One mile away we have FREE parking at Lakeforest Mall. There is a shuttle (Yellow School Bus) that will run all day to and from the Fairgrounds. Located at Lost Knife Rd. and Odenhal Ave.
Tickets are $12 online and $15 at the gate.
Senior Day Brought to you by Adventist Health Care Shady Grove Medical Center
Tuesday, August 15 – Free admission for ages 62 and over from 10 am to 5 pm
Military Day Brought to you by US Army
Thursday, August 17 – Free admission all day for active military in uniform or with a valid military ID from 10 am to 5 pm
Group rates are available online only.
Advanced One-Day Ride Wristband – available online only, through August 10 at midnight for $30.00. (Does not include Fair admission fee)
OPENING DAY! Friday, August 11 – One-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00, You may ride until Midnight only. Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth before 11:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. sponsored by WJLA – ABC 7. (Does not include Fair admission fee).
Monday, August 14 Brought to you by SUNBELT RENTALS & Wednesday, August 16 – Family Day Ride Special
Monday and Wednesday ONLY one-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 ALL DAY, you may ride until 11pm! Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth Before 10:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. (Does not include Fair admission fee).
One-day ride wristbands can only be purchased at the Carnival Fun Tagg Kiosk stations located in the Carnival area of the Fairgrounds, or online. The Air Raid ride is excluded from the ride wristband offer. All wristbands are only good until 11pm^ or midnight* on the day they are purchased. Wristbands are good for all ages.
^ 11pm end time on Sunday, August 13 through Thursday, August 17
* midnight end time on Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 and Friday, August 18 to Saturday, August 19
***All prices are subject to change***
We provide fun for everyone! Check out the Free Entertainment page for full descriptions.
Animal exhibits in Old MacDonald’s Barn are open each day beginning at 3pm Friday, August 12th.
The Barns display all types and breeds of various animals, such as:
There are many contests you may participate in for free, such as:
Be sure to check out all the details in our Fair Catalog
There is an abundance of 4-H, livestock, and exhibits on display at the Fair.
Be sure to visit the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Mooo-ternity Ward & Milking Parlor!
The Fair has many interesting displays and demonstrations, such as:
Please see each building for demonstration schedule.
Animal shows are held in our Cattle, Swine, and Sheep & Goat Pavilions on various days and times.*
Horse events are held in the Horse Arena on various days and times*