Tickets

Tickets

Please note that you will be required to print a bar-coded ticket at the end of your purchase or show proof of purchase via your smartphone as your ticket for entry into the Fair and/or shows! If you have any questions, please email the FAIR.

 

ALL PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

General Admission

BUY ONLINE:

Adults – $12.00
Children 11 & Under  – FREE everyday

 

NO REFUNDS

 

BUY AT THE GATE:

 

Adults – $15.00
Children 11 & Under  – FREE every day

 

501 Perry Parkway Parking:  
Onsite ONLY: $15 Cash or Credit

Lakeforest Mall: FREE

 

Season Pass: $90.00 unlimited admissions, includes Perry Parkway Fair Parking

 

TWO Day Fair Admission, Parking NOT Included $20

FREE parking and shuttle bus from Lakeforest Mall to the Fair.

FREE parking on Weekends at the Shady Grove Metro Station and $5.20 on Weekdays. Then Take Ride-On Buses # 55 or 59 to come to the Fair ($1.00 per person)

Carnival

Ride Discounts

Advanced One-Day Ride Wristband – available online only, through August 10 at midnight for $30.00. (Does not include Fair admission fee)

 

OPENING DAY! Friday, August 11 – One-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00, You may ride until Midnight only. Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth before 11:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. sponsored by WJLA – ABC 7. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

 

Monday, August 14 Brought to you by SUNBELT RENTALS & Wednesday, August 16 – Family Day Ride Special

Monday and Wednesday ONLY one-day ride wristbands will cost $25.00 ALL DAY, you may ride until 11pm! Must be purchased at a Carnival Ticket Booth Before 10:00 PM. Ride all rides but Air Raid, Ride wristbands WILL be placed on wrist at time of purchase, Absolutely no exceptions. (Does not include Fair admission fee).

 

One-day ride wristbands can only be purchased at the Carnival Fun Tagg Kiosk stations located in the Carnival area of the Fairgrounds, or online. The Air Raid ride is excluded from the ride wristband offer. All wristbands are only good until 11pm^ or midnight* on the day they are purchased. Wristbands are good for all ages.

 

^ 11pm end time on Sunday, August 13 through Thursday, August 17

* midnight end time on Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 and Friday, August 18 to Saturday, August 19

***All prices are subject to change***

Ride Wristbands

 

Carnival one-day ride wristband does not include Fair admission.

Advanced One-Day Ride Wristbands:

  • Available online only through Thursday, August 10 at 12 midnight for $30.

 

On-site Carnival One-Day Ride Wristband Prices:

  • Tuesday, August 15 & Thursday, August 17 – $35.00 when purchased on-site.
  • Saturday, August 12, Sunday, August 13, Friday, August 18 & Saturday, August 19 – $40.00 when purchased on-site.

 

One-day ride wristbands can only be purchased at the Carnival Fun Tagg Kiosk stations located in the Carnival area of the Fairgrounds, or online. The Air Raid ride is excluded from the ride wristband offer. All wristbands are only good until 11pm^ or midnight* on the day they are purchased. Wristbands are good for all ages.

 

^ 11pm end time on Sunday, August 13 through Thursday, August 17

* midnight end time on Friday, August 11 to Saturday, August 12 and Friday, August 18 to Saturday, August 19

***All prices are subject to change***

FUN TAGG INFORMATION!

 

NEW FOR 2023 – FUN TAGG!  The Fun Tagg card system will be used to add money for “ride credits” at the Carnival area.

  • Fun Tagg Kiosks will be in the Carnival Area – you can purchase, load and reload your card using credit or cash, onsite only.
  • Fun Tagg reusable card costs $2.00 – this cost does not include carnival ride credits, they must be purchased in addition.
  • Express Service for “Online Purchasers” of ride wristbands will occur at the “Guest Services” location in the Carnival area near the Powers Great American Midways Office Tent.
  • Fun Taggs cannot be loaded through our website, this must be done at a Kiosk onsite only.
  • Fun Tagg cards must be treated as cash, if card is lost no refunds, or replacement.

RIDE TICKET PRICES:

 

Same price each day –

  • 8 credits for $8
  • 18 credits for $18
  • 38 credits for $38
  • 62 credits for $58
  • 108 credits for $98

2023 Ride List, number of tickets, wristband requirements – subject to change 

NON-MECHANICAL RIDES *WRISTBANDS AND TICKETS NOT ACCEPTED*

  • Pony Ride
  • Water Balls

RENEGADE MONSTER TRUCK TOUR

Wednesday, August 16th – 7:30pm
Thursday, August 17th – 7:30pm

Join us for a night of jam packed Monster Truck action including big air jumps! The following trucks will perform for both nights:

 

Toxic, Illuminator, Crushstation, Lumberjack, Stinger Unleashed, Virginia Giant, Storm Damage, Pretty Wicked

 

Pit Party will start one hour before the show that will provide the opportunity for Grandstand Event ticketed customers into the Grandstand to meet and obtain autographs from the drivers and take pictures with the Monster Trucks.  There will also be an autograph session and photo opportunity for patrons immediately after the show.

General Admission:
$18 at Gate and $15 Online
Under 2 is Free!

 

Note: Event prices DO NOT include Fair Admission, unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 are free. *trucks are subject to change

erwise stated. Children under 2 are free.

DEMOLITION DERBY NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

Friday, August 18th – 7:30pm
Saturday, August 19th – 7:30pm

 

Drivers compete against each other by ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the victory. Come watch as these cars get demolished in front of your very eyes!

 

General Admission:
$18 at Gate and $15 Online
Children under 2 are Free!

Note: Event prices DO NOT include Fair Admission, unless otherwise stated. Children under 2 are free.