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Updated · KCRA Sacramento · Jul 18

California State Fair Cuts Admission to $2, Offers Free Kids Day and $10 Ride Discounts

Updated

Updated · KCRA Sacramento · Jul 18

California State Fair Cuts Admission to $2, Offers Free Kids Day and $10 Ride Discounts

Q: What deals are offered on the fair's unadvertised 'Family Discount' and 'Senior Savings' days?

The fair’s lesser-publicized value days appear to be a $2 admission window on Mondays for families and discounted Friday admission for seniors. Based on the fair information provided, the “Family Discount” deal is the Monday promotion: admission is $2 for everyone from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. That matches the event’s family-focused savings messaging and is described in the supporting material as “Family Discount Day.” The “Senior Savings” deal is Friday admission for older adults at a reduced price. The supporting content identifies that offer as $10 admission for seniors ages 62 and older on Fridays. Those offers are separate from the other better-known promotions, including free children’s admission on Tuesdays, $2 rides on Tuesdays, $10 off ride wristbands on Wednesdays, and free Friday admission before 2 p.m. for people who bring at least five nonperishable food items per person.

3 articles · Updated · KCRA Sacramento · Jul 18

$2 admission from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday anchors the California State Fair’s budget push, with a family of four able to enter for under $10.
Tuesday extends the discounts with free entry for children and $2 rides, while Wednesday offers $10 off ride wristbands for families focused on attractions.
Food costs — often the biggest expense, with some visitors expecting to spend $100 to $200 — can be trimmed through free California Kitchen samples and refill stations for unopened water bottles.
Free options also include air-conditioned indoor exhibits, the kids' zone, animal shows and Friday admission before 2 p.m. for visitors bringing at least five nonperishable food items per person.
$25 season passes bought during the fair’s 250th anniversary promotion give some attendees access to all general-admission concerts, widening the event’s low-cost appeal.