Heading to Stanislaus County Fair? How to save on tickets and carnival rides
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- You can save money on Stanislaus County Fair tickets and carnival rides
- Buying in advance can mean lower prices for fairgoers
- Seniors, children and military service members get in free on select days.
Are you ready for the Stanislaus County Fair?
Fairgoers of all ages can enjoy concerts, carnival rides, fried foods and more.
If you’re planning to attend this year’s expo, here’s a look at ticket prices — and how you can save some cash:
When is Stanislaus County Fair in 2025? Where?
The Stanislaus County Fair runs Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 20, at 900 North Broadway in Turlock.
The fairgrounds and buildings will open at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with gates opening at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
Buildings will close nightly at 11 p.m., with the carnival and grounds closing at midnight.
What are admission prices for Stanislaus County Fair?
When buying Stanislaus County Fair tickets at the gate, here’s what you can expect to pay:
- General admission (ages 13 to 64): $15
- Child admission (ages 7 to 12): $7
- Senior admission (aged 65 and older): $7
- Children 6 and under: Free
How much does parking cost?
You can park at the Stanislaus County Fair fairgounds for $10 per day.
What can I expect to pay for carnival ride wristbands?
Wristbands offer unlimited carnival rides for the day and can be purchased at the fair or online.
- Carnival wristbands (Monday through Friday): $40
- Carnival wristbands (Saturday and Sunday): $45
How much money can I save by buying fair tickets in advance?
Buying tickets early can save fairgoers a few dollars.
Advance Stanislaus County Fair tickets are available online and at FoodMaxx and Save Mart grocery stores.
Here’s how much you can save with advance tickets to the Stanislaus County Fair, available through Thursday, July 10:
- General admission (ages 13 to 64): $12
- Child admission (ages 7 to 12): $5
- Senior admission (aged 65 and older): $5
Where can I buy cheap carnival ride wristbands?
You can also save money by buying carnival wristbands ahead of time at select FoodMaxx and Save Mart locations.
- Carnival wristbands (for any day): $32
How else can I save on Stanislaus County Fair tickets?
The Stanislaus County Fair offers several promotions and other discounts on tickets.
Here’s how you can save:
- Free fair entry on Sundays before 3 p.m.
- Download the “Yup Up” app to receive free parking, with a purchase of two adult admission tickets.
- Buy presale ride wristbands and admission tickets through Thursday, July 10.
Who gets free entry to Turlock fair?
Select community members get into the Stanislaus County Fair for free:
- On opening day, July 11, active or retired military service members with valid IDs get in for free
- On Saturday, July 12, seniors aged 65 and older get in for free. They also get free Ferris wheel rides all day.
- On Tuesday, July 15, kids 12 and under get in for free all day.
- On Wednesday, July 16, fairgoers who bring one new, unwrapped toy can receive two free carnival ride tickets.
You can redeem all vouchers at the fair’s box office when you arrive.
If you already have admission tickets, you can show them at the gate to get in.
Carnival tickets for rides and games bought ahead of time must be taken to the redemption tent in the carnival area to be exchanged.
This story was originally published July 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM.
