Everything you need to know before you go to the State Fair of Louisiana
The 116th annual State Fair of Louisiana is almost here and there are a few things you might need to know before you head to the Shreveport fairgrounds for entertainment, carnival rides, food and more.
Tickets
Advance Sale Discount Tickets (Monday, September 19 - Wednesday, October 26)
Gate Admission: $8 each
Pay One Price: $35 (includes gate admission and unlimited rides armband)
Available online sat the State Fair of Louisiana website or participating Brookshires and Super 1 Foods.
Regular Ticket Prices (Thursday, October 27 - Sunday, November 13)
Gate Admission: $12 with children 2 and under free
Pay One Price: $47 (includes gate admission and unlimited rides armband)
Carnival Ride Armband: $35
FunPass: $100 (Gate admission and armband for each of the 15 days of the State Fair)
Specials
Dollar Day (Opening Day)
Gate admission and parking $1 with carnival rides $1/each.
Free Fair Days
On weekdays from opening - 3 p.m. parking and gate admission are free.
Discount Weekdays
Wednesday, November 2 - Thursday, November 3
Tuesday November 8 - Thursday, November 10
Gate Admission: $5 (children 2 and under free)
Pay One Price: $30 (gate admission and unlimited ride armband)
Carnival Ride Armband: $25
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Hours and Parking
Hours
Thursday, October 27 - Friday, October 28 Noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday, October 29 - Sunday, October 30 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday, November 3 - Friday, November 4 Noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 5 - Sunday, November 6 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 8 Noon - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday, November 10 - Friday, November 11 Noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 - Sunday, November 12 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Parking
Parking is FREE on weekdays until 3 p.m. and $5 all other times.
Events
National Brahman Show
Belmont World of Magic Show
Circus Hollywood
Dallas the Fire Guy
Flo the Clown
Hollywood Racing Pigs
Independent Midway
Johnny Rockett's Cycle Circus Live
Nick "The Escape Artist"
Rock-It Robot
Sea Lion Splash Show
Sira Souru's Reptiles and Friends
The Magic of Doug Conn
Wild World of Animals Show
World Stage Pros Breakdancers
AgMagic at the State Fair
The State Fair Zoo
Timberview Helicopter Rides
Tipsey The Band
LVVRS
Shayliff
Antique Tractor Pull and Show
State Fair Cheer & Dance Showdown
4-H Talent Contest
4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl
4-H Nutrition Quiz Bowl
Trea Landon
Frank Foster
Latino Day
Cachas de Oro
Conjunto Amanecer
Geru Y Su Legion
Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos
Robert Mizzell
Kings of Pleasure
Charlotte's Web Band
LRCA Finals Rodeo
Kraig Parker "Ultimate Elvis Tribute"
Lil CJ
Volton Wright
Tasha Mac
Jeter Jones and the Perfect Blend Band
Bluez Boyz
Shana D & Friends
Windstorm
Gospel Mega Fest
DJ Josh Schott and Friends
Southern Roots
Jake Williams
Cody Cooke and the Bayou Outlaws
Garrett Jacobs
Uncle Kracker
The Colao Show
Check out the full calendar at the State Fair of Louisiana website.
The State Fair of Louisiana will take place from Thursday, October 27 - Sunday, November 13 at 3701 Hudson Ave.
Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.
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