Regular Carnival Tickets
Carnival tickets can be purchased at the fair for your convenience.
Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband
- $35 weekday (Monday-Thursday)
- $40 weekend (Friday – Sunday)
- $20 (half price) final Sunday
Family Packs
- 5 tickets for $6
- 30 tickets for $30
- 55 tickets for $50 (includes a value book, provided by Wade Shows, good for concession/game incentives/coupons – $30-$40 value)
Carnival Deals
Buy Advance Carnival Tickets Early and Save!
$25 Advance Unlimited Ride Carnival Wristband (available July – Aug 9)
One day unlimited carnival rides – Savings of up to $15
Available online only through Wade Shows (link will be provided soon)
$37 Advance Unlimited Daily Deal (available July – Aug 9)
One day unlimited carnival rides & adult admission – Savings of up to $16
Purchase at: Bomgaar Stores & Break Time Convenience Stores (store lists provided soon) & online through Wade Shows (link will be provided soon)
Carnival Coupons
Military Coupon – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband for military & immediate family, purchased at the Fair, Aug 13 only, with coupon available at admission gate.
Missouri Farm Bureau Coupon – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband, purchased at the Fair, Aug 14 only, with coupon from Missouri County Farm Bureau Offices.
$2 Tuesday Deal – Most carnival rides $2 all day, Tuesday, Aug 15 only, some exclusions may apply.
Thrifty Thursday – $25 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband (savings of $10), Thursday, Aug 17 only.
Rural Missouri – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband, Aug 18 (Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day) only, with coupon available in Rural Missouri Magazine.
Carnival Midway Hours
The carnival midway opens by noon on Monday – Friday and by 11 am on Saturday & Sunday, weather, crowds or extenuating circumstances permitting. The midway closes at approximately 11 pm on Monday – Friday & at approximately midnight on Saturday & Sunday, at the Carnival Company’s discretion and depending on weather, crowds or extenuating circumstances.
Wristbands are sold until 9 pm Monday – Thursday & Sunday and 9:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday and are valid only on the day of sale (no refunds), at the Carnival Company’s discretion and depending on weather, crowds or extenuating circumstances.
Daily Schedules
Discover new events and specials every day!
Events will be added as they are confirmed. Comprehensive schedules will be available closer to Fair time.
Carnival Rides
Wade Shows, Inc. is the carnival operator of the Missouri State Fair. Visit their website for more information about carnival rides and height requirements.
Carnival Safety
The Missouri State Fair (MSF) takes seriously the safety of the fairgoing public. MSF complies with all regulations established by Missouri Department of Public Safety and welcomes their inspectors on the carnival midway. Regulations can be found dfs.dps.mo.gov.
In addition to meeting required safety regulations, the MSF also requires that a third party, nationally certified carnival ride inspector is on the Fairgrounds throughout the entire Fair overseeing ride safety.