DALLAS – October 5, 2026 – The State Fair of Texas is extending a long-standing tradition of community support by expanding the validity of its free student admission tickets for the 2026 season. Due to inclement weather at the beginning of this year’s Fair, tickets distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park will be valid any day of the Fair, including the final two weekends, through Sunday, October 18.
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 14.2 million free admission tickets have been given to students and teachers throughout North Texas. Traditionally, these tickets have been valid only on weekdays; however, after listening to feedback from parents and educators, the Fair is making this year’s tickets valid on weekends as well…