Are you heading to the Kansas State Fair in 2025 and want a discount? Well, this will be good news: You can get discounted carnival ride wristbands until August 31 or discounted ride ticket sheets before the fair begins! At the beginning of September, prices typically rise, so it’s best to buy early. If you miss the deal, we have other options below.
The Kansas State Fair has all the thrills and excitement you need for a fun-filled day! Nothing says carnival fun like bright lights, clacking rides, and smiles all around! Rides are thrilling, exhilarating, and downright fun – why else would they be such a hit? Join the party and see for yourself why carnival rides are so much fun, but let us help you find the best deal.
Pro Tip: In July, you can get 1/2 Midway Wristbands for a one-day-only sale.
When is the Kansas State Fair this Year? The Kansas State Fair is September 5-16, 2025
Kansas State Fair Carnival Ride Tickets:
Midway Wristbands:
The Midway Wristband is now available for use on any one of seven days during the 2025 Fair, Sept 5-14. Carnival hours vary each day.
One Voucher redeems one wristband, to be used on one day of your choice. Advanced Price is $32. Beginning Sept 1st, the price is $37. When purchasing this item, you are purchasing a VOUCHER that will be exchanged for an actual wristband at MIDWAY TICKET BOOTHs during carnival hours.
2025 Midway Wristband Days
Friday, September 5
Monday, September 8 (Also Dillion’s Dollar Day)
Tuesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 10
Thursday, September 11
Friday, September 12
Sunday, September 14
Keep scrolling to see how many tickets each ride will require, and you’ll see that getting unlimited rides is a great deal.
Magic Pass FunTagg Card
This will be 65 tickets on a refillable, non-expiring credit-card style card with ride tickets embedded. This replaces all paper ride tickets of previous years. The Fair will have the 65-ticket Funtagg card available for $30 in the Ticket Office leading up to the Fair, or $32 at the Midway Ticket Booths during the Fair. You must spend at least $30-$32 to get the FUNTagg, but you can add as much as you wish to the card.
Best Deal: Purchase your FunTagg card at the Ticket Office before the Fair to save $2.
5 Ride Puch Card – Not confirmed for 2025
- 5 Ride Punch Card, $15 – Rides Inside the fairground
- Allows for one ride each on the Ye Old Mill, State Fair Boats, Girant Yellow SLide, and KSF Railroad. This is a $20 value for $15.
- Purchase at the Kansas State Fair Ticket Office before September 5th. Not available after.
- Click HERE to see more information about the Midway Schedual
How do you purchase carnival ride tickets and wristbands?
Visit the Kansas State Fair Midway Tickets page here in advance to get the best deals on ride tickets and wristbands! Be sure to read all the terms printed on the ticket pages to be sure you’re getting the deal you want!
Helpful Links for more Kansas State Fair Deals & Info:
Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair
Kansas State Fair List of Discounts and Sponsored Days
Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide
