There are certain days that you may want to keep your eye on if you’re looking to save money at the State Fair of Texas. NBC 5’s Samantha Chatman breaks down the deals.
The State Fair of Texas opens Friday at Fair Park in Dallas. General admission is $16.50, but there are a number of discounts available that will allow you to spend more money on food and other items.
Freebies
Friday is Military Appreciation Day at the State Fair of Texas. All active military, retired military and veterans get in free with valid documentation. But that's not all: they can also bring their spouses and kids younger than 18 for free.
Oct. 13 is First Responders' Day. Law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics get in free with a valid ID. And they get up to 3 extra tickets for family.
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Tipsy Topsy Catfish on a Stick available at Chef Cassy’s Creations.
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Beer Battered Beef Jerky available at Crazy Otto's.
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Cajun Fried Devil Eggs available at Larry’s Bar & Grill.
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Crawfish Lollipop available at Benavides Nachos.
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Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Mozzarella Cheese available by the Old Mill Inn Restaurant.
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Dreamy Drunken Sopapilla Cheesecake Bar available at Chef Cassy’s Creations.
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Fried Arroz Con Pollo available at Ranchero Norteno.
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Fried El Paso available at Trio on the Green.
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Fried Mango Loco available at Fruteria Cano.
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Oreo Beer available at Barrera’s.
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Deep Fried Root Beer Float with Dragon’s Breath available by Scrumbscious Pie Company.
Anyone 60 years old and older can get into the fair for free every Thursday.
On Friday, if you bring a 20-ounce bottle of Dasani water or any 20-ounce Coca-Cola product, you'll get in for only $10. Your donation is going to the North Texas Food Bank.
Every Tuesday, you can bring an empty Dr. Pepper can and your admission is just $6!
The State Fair of Texas offers plenty of food options beyond corny dogs, including sweets like candy and caramel apples and fried options like catfish on a stick and deep fried collard greens.
On Wednesdays, you can get in for just $4 if you bring 4 cans of food.
Every Thursday, you'll get in for $7 if you bring an empty 20-ounce Coca Cola product.
If you eat at McDonald's, check your bag before throwing it out. The food chain's takeout bags and tray liners have coupons for $5 off and half off children's tickets. They can be used any day!
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Deep Fried Chicken Noodle Soup on a Stick by Sherry & Chris Howard (SAVORY)nHomestyle, perfectly spiced chicken noodle soup is deep fried and served on a stick. Each bite size ball will have an indention for a spoonful of savory broth sauce to complete the harmony of the best chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had, and certainly the first on a stick! Each dish is served with a side of crackers.
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Deep Fried Froot Loops® by Gracie & Milton Whitley (SWEET)nA classic cereal with a State Fair twist! Sweetened Froot Loops® are folded into whipped marshmallow, dipped in a creamy batter, fried to a golden brown, and then topped with a drizzle of glaze and powdered sugar. Breakfast cereal just got better!
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Fat Smooth by Tami Nevins-Mayes (SWEET)nThree delicious Belgium mini cream puffs on a skewer are dipped in a Café Du Monde® beignet batter. They are then fried until golden brown, dusted in powdered sugar, and drizzled with a chocolate and caramel sauce. The perfect combination to create bring-you-to-your-knees goodness.
Funnel Cake Bacon Queso Burger by Tom Grace & Edna Sutton (SAVORY)nBegin with two funnel cakes that are fried to a golden crunch (aka "buns"). The first funnel bun is topped with a juicy, freshly-grilled burger patty, a heaping helping of crispy bacon, and gooey queso!! It is completed with another funnel bun and generously dusted with powdered sugar.
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Fernie’s Fried Texas Sheet Cake by Winter Family Concessions (SWEET)nStart with a Texas-sized slice of fudgy chocolate brownie cake generously coated in ground cocoa puffs, panko, and cinnamon sugar. The coated brownie is fried, giving it an ooey-gooey molten center with a crunch outside. The delicious fresh-from-the-fryer brownie is then glazed with a rich, dark icing made with Dr. Pepper®. The chocolatey glaze soaks into the warm brownie while cascading down the sides. The cake is served with chopped Texas pecans, a dollop of whipped cream, and garnished with a fresh strawberry carved to mimic a Lady Bird Johnson rose.
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Gulf Coast Fish Bowl by Clint Probst (SWEET)nA whimsical beverage featuring all the flavors of your favorite tropical coast, with a kick! Your drinkable aquarium begins with Nerds® candy gravel. Next, the drink is iced and filled with a specially-formulated blue alcoholic punch. Swedish Fish® swim through the ice while a pineapple slice serves as the lid! Each sip brings a stream of crunchy candy and tropical punch up the straw causing a flavor explosion that transports you beachside with every sip!
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Pinot Noir Popcorn by The Parish Family (SWEET)nIt's a blend of Santa Monica Kettle Corn generously dusted with a Pinot Noir burgundy wine powder. The wine-flavored popcorn is paired with savory cheddar cheese flavors to give you the perfect balance of sweet and savory. A perfect pair for a poppin’ snack!
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Surfin’ Turfin’ Tator Boat by Melissa & David Harrison (SAVORY)nSucculent lobster meat is marinated in lemon herb butter and partnered with seasoned steak that is grilled to perfection. Both are topped with cheddar and romano cheeses after being stuffed into a piping-hot baked potato with roasted garlic butter melted inside. It is topped off with a single empress cut lobster claw and a side of lemon butter for dipping.
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The Tamale Donut by Justin Martinez (SAVORY)nTake a traditional tamale and turn it into a not-so-traditional donut! Our "Classic Pork" Tamale Donut starts with slow-cooked pork carnitas, blended with authentic "made-from-scratch" masa. Each dish is hand-formed into the donut shape and fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The "Classic Pork" Tamale Donut is finished off with a drizzle of homemade creamy jalapeno salsa.
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Texas Fajita Fries by Nick Bert (SAVORY)nTenderly breaded deep-fried beef fajita strips are seasoned with a sriracha spice mix and served in a bread cone. Presented on a bed of Texas toothpicks (fried onions and jalapeños) with a side of pico de gallo and a cool, yet spicy, sour cream guacamole hot sauce. Texas fajita fries can be enjoyed as a sandwich or individually like French fries.
If you want to hit the fair at night, bring an empty Dr. Pepper can for half price admission after 5 p.m.
And consider buying your tickets online that will save you a little money, too.
General admission for the state fair is $16.50. So all of these discounts should allow you to spend more money on food!
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Fair picture Jack Harwell won Texas size prizes today at the State fair!
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State fair Brett and Ben from Trinty Christian Academy enjoying the first day of the fair.
