With the aroma of roasting chiles in the air and back to school you know the New Mexico state fair is right around the corner. This year they are offering the Mega pass for $40.50 which includes unlimited rides and admission. That could save you up to $20 on weekend pricing. There are available for advance purchase here. https://statefair.exponm.com/p/buy-tickets
Fair Hours
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| Wild Mouse coaster on Midway |
(Midway opens 2pm Monday -Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday
Online Prices - Fair Admission
Adult - $15.50 ($20 at gate)
Senior (65 and older) - $10.50 ($15 at gate)
Kids (6 to 12 years old) - $10.50 ($15 at gate)
Children 5 and under - FREE
pricing online includes taxes and fees. General admission tickets online link here. https://www.etix.com/ticket general admission
Here's the deals
- If you want to go on unlimited rides any day of the week the Mega Pass is a good deal $40.50 includes an all day ride wristband and admission. the ride wristbands usually go for $30 - $40 at the midway weekdays vs weekends. these are only available for a limited time prior to the State Fair.
- Dollar day is Wednesday 9/10. Admission and ride tickets are $1. earlier in the day is the best time to go. It gets busy when the Midway opens at 2.
- Main street days has specific themes each day and offers free admission on that day to Law enforcement, fire fighters, military, and veterans.
- Thursdays are Graze days, All food vendors will offer one regular menu item for just $5 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Getting there
- Gate 1 on Central has parking available for $10.00 from Monday through Thursday and $20.00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gate 8 on Louisiana offers ample parking but fills quickly. Parking for Gate 8 is $10.00. There is free handicap parking at both gates.
- There is a shuttle from Coronado Mall for $10 per person
- Ride share like Uber and Lyft has a drop off gate at California and Domingo.
- Bike Valet will check your bike during fair hours FREE enter at San Pedro gate 4
things to do
Main street days usually 10-3pm
- Opening day 9/4 Thursday is Law Enforcement appreciation day.
- 9/5 Firefighters, Smoky Bear and Red Ribbon Relay day
- 9/6 & 9/7 Classic and Antique cars
- 9/8 Monday is Healthy living and Senior day.
- 9/9 Tuesday is Military and Veterans day. Free admission for all active & retired military and veterans with valid ID
- 9/10 Wednesday is Pathways to College and Career day.
- 9/11 Thursday is Gathering of Counties and New Mexico True day.
- 9/12 Friday is Science & Technology and Environment Appreciation Day
- 9/13 & 9/14 Closing weekend Hot rods, custom cars, and more classic cars
Food Options that range from Cotton Candy, fry bread, burritos, Pizza, Green Chile cheeseburgers and giant turkey legs. Its all there and more.
Arts, crafts, new fun stuff. Great American Duck Races.
Did I mention Midway rides? Do I need to mention Midway rides. The Sling shot is fun too.
If you want to view events, performance times, or more info on the fair here's the link. https://statefair.exponm.com/
What is your favorite thing to do at the fair?
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| Baby chick in Red Barn |
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| 9/11 memorial on main street |
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| Soft serve ice cream |
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| Cowboy nut Shoppe |
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| Vintage cars |
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| Great American Duck Race |
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| Stilt walkers |
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| Turkey legs and Alligator ... |
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| Foam zone on Heritage |
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| 9/11 performance by Navy |
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| Inca Gold Main & Heritage |
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| Music stage Indian Village |
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| petroglyph car Indian village |
