
What is the Grandstand Showpass? |
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| The Grandstand Showpass includes seven nights of action-packed entertainment at the State Fair! This year's pass will include Brooks and Dunn, Eric Church, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker and Sugarland. It also features three nights of auto events including the Enduro Auto Race, Front Fenders and Collector's Car Show and the Demolition Derby. Tickets for standing room in front of the stage are $75 and reserved seating is $85. The Showpass goes on sale March 25th at 8am! |
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Grandstand photo of the week |
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Where can I find photos of the Grandstand construction process? |
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| You can view and download pictures of the Grandstand construction on the State Fair's Flikr page by Clicking Here |
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How much do carnival ride wristbands cost? |
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| A daily unlimited ride wristband is $30 while a nine-day Mega Ride wristband is $50 if purchased before July 2 and $60 if purchased after. |
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What are the Hours during the Fair? |
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| State Fair office, open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Shuttle buses, 10 a.m. - midnight Commercial I and III Buildings, 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Commercial II Building, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Outdoor exhibits, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Carnival (weekends), 11 a.m. – Midnight Carnival (weekdays), 1 p.m. - Midnight |
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Can I buy a ticket to just one of the country concerts? |
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| Unfortunately not, due to artist restrictions the country concerts are only available on the seven-night Grandstand Showpass. |
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Where can I get information on having a float in the State Fair parade? |
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| The 2010 parade application will be posted and the theme will be announced in mid-April. Any other parade questions can be answered by calling the Parade office at 838-0104. |
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Can I camp at the Fair? |
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| Of course! The best part about it is that we offer FREE tenting and camping in the East parking lot as long as no electricity or hook ups are needed. Spots with electricity are $15 per night. |
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Where do I park? |
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| The North Dakota State Fair has a large parking lot on the East side of the grounds, accessible from County Road 19. As always parking in the East Lot of the Fairgrounds is FREE! |
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How much does gate admission cost? |
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| Jr. Gate Admission for ages 7-12 is $3 per day, while Adult Gate Admission ages 13 and up is $7. If you're planning to attend the Fair for more than three days you can purchase a Season Pass. An adult pass is $20, while a junior pass is $15. |
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Do kid's get into the Fair free? |
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| Yes! Kid's six and under get into the Fair for free! They also can attend the concerts and Grandstand events at no cost as long as they do not take up a Reserved seat. |
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Can I bring my dog to the Fair? |
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| Sorry Fido! Pets are not allowed on the Fairgrounds, although service animals are permitted. |
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Do I need to purchase a ticket for gate admission if I bought a concert ticket? |
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| Yes. Gate admission is a separate ticket and is not included with a concert ticket. A season gate pass (good for all nine days) can be purchased for only $20. |
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