Texas State Fair trims prices for 2026 to boost family visits
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After feedback from 2025 fairgoers, the State Fair of Texas lowers admission by $2 for adults and cuts child tickets by $10; parking drops to $25, and a $10 child price after 5 p.m. on Mondays–Thursdays remains. Attendance fell about 385,000 in 2025, and organizers say discounts aim to add value with more concessions announced closer to opening day. The 2026 fair runs Sept. 25–Oct. 18.
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