Advance Carnival Deals
Buy Advance Carnival Tickets Early and Save!
$25 Advance Unlimited Ride Carnival Wristband
- Good for one day unlimited carnival rides; Savings of up to $15
- Sold July – Aug 6; Available through Wade Shows website
$37 Advance Unlimited Daily Deal
- Good for one day unlimited carnival rides & adult admission; savings up of to $16
- Sold July – Aug 6; Available at Break Time Convenience Stores, Bomgaars, Family Center Farm & Home Stores & Wade Shows website
Regular Carnival Tickets
Carnival tickets can be purchased at the fair for your convenience.
$2 Tuesday, Aug 12
- Most carnival rides $2 all day *some exclusions may apply
Thrifty Thursday, Aug 14
- $25 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband; Savings of $10
Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband
- $35 weekday (M-F)
- $45 weekend (Sa-Su)
- $25 Fair Finale Sunday
Family Packs
- 5 tickets for $7
- 30 tickets for $35
- 50 tickets for $50 (includes a value book, provided by Wade Shows, good for concession/game incentives/coupons – $30-$40 value)
Carnival Coupons
Aug 10 – Military Coupon – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband for military & immediate family, purchased at the Fair, Aug 10 only, with coupon available at admission gate
Aug 11 – Missouri Farm Bureau Coupon – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband, purchased at the Fair, Aug 11 only, with coupon from Missouri County Farm Bureau Offices
Aug 12 – $2 Tuesday – Most carnival rides $2 all day *some exclusions may apply
Aug 14 – Thrifty Thursday – $25 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband; Savings of $10
Aug 15 – Rural Missouri – $5 off unlimited carnival ride wristband, Aug 15 (Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day) only, with coupon available in Rural Missouri Magazine.
Carnival Midway Hours
Carnival opens*:
- Saturday & Sunday by 11 am
- Monday – Friday by noon
Carnival closes*:
- Monday – Friday at approximately 11 pm
- Saturday & Sunday at approximately midnight
*Both opening and closing times are at the Carnival company’s discretion and depending on weather, crowds or extenuating circumstances.
Sensory-Friendly Carnival
Friday, Aug 8 & Thursday, Aug 14
Fun and inclusive enviornment for all!
Noon-2 pm
Carnival Wristbands Purchased at the Fair Hours
- Monday – Thursday & Sunday sold until 9 pm
- Friday & Saturday sold until 9:30 pm
Wristbands are valid only on the day of sale (no refunds) and are sold 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.