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2008 Arkansas State Fair

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Arkansas State Fair

Arkansas State Fair

Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

What:

The Arkansas State Fair attracts over 400,000 patrons every year. It features a livestock show, rodeo and many live musical acts. It is scheduled for October of every year.

Normal Ticket Prices:

Admission is $8 for Adults and $4 for Children or Seniors. Parking is $5 per vehicle and buses park for free. The bottom of this page lists some great deals and discounts where you can get in for free and/or ride unlimited rides for one price. Advanced tickets for adults are $7.

When:

In 2008 the State Fair will be October 10th-19th.

Where:

The State Fair is at the State Fairgrounds, located off of Roosevelt Road in Little Rock.

Website:

http://www.asfg.net/opening1.php

Shuttle:

There is a new shuttle from War Memorial Parking lot to the fairgrounds. The shuttle is $2 round trip and runs on Saturdays and Sundays during the Fair. Children under 6 yrs are free.

Special Discounts and Promotions (2008):

(by date)
* In addition to these discounts, Harvest Foods/Affiliated Foods has a special where you can purchase discount tickets.
  • October 10:
    $0.50 admission with Harvest Foods token.

    Armband day: $20 gets unlimited rides from 12 a.m.-11 p.m.

  • October 11:
    A $20 armband gets unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

    ECA customers can bring bill and get $2 off admission.

    Razorback vs Auburn live broadcast and watch party.

  • October 12:
    A $20 armband gets unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

    ECA customers can bring bill and get $2 off admission.

  • October 13:
    $1 parking, gate admission and rides all day.

    Children ages 6 and under can ride the Kiddie Rides free from 10 a.m. to Noon. Free gate admission 8 a.m. to Noon for adults bringing kids.

  • October 14:
    $20 armband equals unlimited rides Noon to 11 p.m. If bought in advance, includes free admission.

    Free gate admission to military personal and immediate family.

  • October 15:
    $20 armband gets unlimited rides from 12pm-11pm. The band will get you a free Frosty at Wendy's later.

    Free Twister gift bags for first 1,500 children from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Free Admission from 6 p.m. to close for college students.

  • October 16:
    $20 armband gets unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-11 p.m. Free

    Twister gift bags for first 1,500 children from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    Ladies over 18 get in free from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

  • October 17:
    A $20 armband gets unlimited rides from 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

    Children ages 6 and under can ride the Kiddie Rides free from 10 a.m. to Noon. Free gate admission 8 a.m. to Noon for adults bringing kids.

    All children through 12th grade get $3 gate admission.

  • October 18:
    $20 armband equals unlimited rides Noon to 11 p.m.

    AFCU card gets you free gate admission.

    $3 gate admission sold at gates all day to FFA/FCCLA, Scouts and 4-H members.

    92 Minutes of Free Admission (10:00 a.m. to 11:32 a.m.) for children entering 12 and under with paid adult admission.

  • October 19:
    $20 armband equals unlimited rides Noon to 11 p.m.

    Dodge vehicles get $1 discount on parking.

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