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Kansas State Fair Carnival Discounts and Deals

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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! Typically the beginning of September, the price goes up, so 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. 

The Kansas State Fair is September 5-16, 2025

Carnival Deals and Discounts Kansas State Fair

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 $30. Beginning Sept 1st, the price is $35. When purchasing this item, you are purchasing a VOUCHER that will be exchanged for an actual wristband at MIDWAY TICKET BOOTHs during carnival hours. 

  • To give you an idea of how much money this will save you, most of the “big kid” rides take 3-5 tickets each. A sheet of 20 tickets cost $28 during the fair, so you could get about five or six rides from one sheet of carnival ride tickets. Or buy the wristband and get unlimited Midway rides on the days listed above.
  • All you can Ride on Dillon Dollar Day –

5 Ride Puch Card

  • 5 Ride Punch Card, $15 – Rides Insdie 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 

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 can put as much on the card as you wish.

Best Deal: Purchase your FunTagg card at the Ticket Office before the Fair to save $2.

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!

Visit The Kansas State Fair website for more information and restrictions. 

Helpful Links for more Kansas State Fair Deals & Info: 

Dillons Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair

Kansas State Fair List of Discounts and Sponsored Days

Kansas State Fair FAQs

Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Calendar of Events 

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