Daily Promotions

Gates are open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, October 16–25. There is something going on every day of the Fair, so join us for Big Flavors, Big Rides, Even BIGGER Fun! Promotions are subject to change.

Admission and Ride Bands

• Adults — $10 in advance, $15 at the gate
• Children, ages 6–12 — $6 in advance, $8 at the gate
• Ages 5 and under — free
• Seniors, 60 and over — $6 in advance, $8 at the gate
• Groups of 20 or more — $7
• Ride band — $30 in advance, $37 at the fair
• Parking — $10

On a Ride Band Day, buy an armband at any midway ticket booth from 11 a.m. to close and ride all day. Gate admission and parking are not included.

Free Entertainment on the Grounds

The Hiland Dairy Foods Fun Zone runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with three rotating acts — Sea Lion Splash, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show and Hoop You.

• 12:00 p.m. — Hoop You
• 12:30 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
• 1:00 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash
• 2:30 p.m. — Hoop You
• 3:00 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
• 3:30 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash (Saturdays, Sundays and Monday, October 19 only)
• 5:30 p.m. — Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
• 6:00 p.m. — Sea Lion Splash
• 6:30 p.m. — Hoop You

The Museum of Discovery is on site daily with Ballapalooza and Giant Lincoln Logs open play. On Saturdays, Sundays and Friday, October 23, they also run the Awesome Science Show at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with open play until 5:30 p.m. On Friday, October 16 and Monday through Thursday, open play runs 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Closing Sunday wraps up at 3 p.m.

Arkansas Made vendors are open October 16–24 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and October 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, October 16 — Grand Opening

• Ride Band Day: KARK Channel 4 and FOX 16
• Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Day — half-off admission for scholarship recipients
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Arthur Young, with DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
• Livestock: Junior Boer Goat and Meat & Fiber Goat shows, 10 a.m., Goat Center · Market Rabbits judged, 5 p.m., Rabbit Barn · Natural State Goat Show, 6 p.m., Swine Barn
• Also today: the Fair Queen Pageant opens, running through October 18

Saturday, October 17 — First Saturday

• Ride Band Day: Power 92, 102.1 KOKY and Praise 102.5
• Power 92 Power Pack — 92 minutes of FREE gate admission for children 12 and under, 11 a.m. to 12:32 p.m.
• Arvest Day at the Fair — $2 off gate admission for Arvest customers and employees
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: The Ultimate Soul Experience featuring Haywood King and Roosevelt Harris
• Creative Arts: Adult Open Bake judged at 11:45 a.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Breed Rabbits junior show, 9:30 a.m. · Broilers and Poultry Chain, 10 a.m., Poultry Barn · Open Boer and Meat & Fiber Goats, 11 a.m., Goat Center · Junior breeding cattle showmanship, 2 p.m., Equine Arena
• Rodeo Queen: modeling, speeches and on-stage questions, 6:30 p.m., Arkansas Building

Sunday, October 18

• Ride Band Day: 94.1 The Point with AY Magazine and AMP
• Ambetter Day at the Fair — $2 off gate admission; present your Ambetter insurance card at the gate
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Sunday concert — act to be announced
• Livestock: Market Goats judged, 9 a.m., Swine Barn · Breed Rabbits open show, 9:30 a.m. · Junior and Open English breeding beef cattle with Supreme Drive, 2 p.m., Coliseum
• Rodeo Queen: horsemanship, 1 p.m., Equine Arena · crowning and awards follow the English cattle Supreme Drive, Coliseum
• On the grounds: 106.3 La Zeta broadcasting live from the gate

Monday, October 19 — Family Fun Day

• Ride Band Day: B98.5
• Monday Family Fun Day — $2 rides, free parking, and free gate admission for children 12 and under
• Kiddie Day at the Fair presented by Arvest — kids ages 6 and under ride FREE on all Kiddie Rides from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free gate admission for adults bringing children during that time. Parking included!
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Deja Blu
• Creative Arts: Tim Clement Memorial coconut cake judged at 1:45 p.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Junior and Open Miniature and Exotic breeding beef cattle with Supreme Drive, 9 a.m., Coliseum · Wave 1 market hog showmanship, 5:30 p.m., Swine Barn
• On the grounds: THV11 is here all day for Mission Home Day and Morgan Nick Day, with the Lost Kids booth from 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday, October 20 — Military Appreciation

• Ride Band Day: KSSN 96 with Arkansas Life
• Military Appreciation Day — free gate admission all day for military personnel and up to 4 immediate family members with a valid I.D.
• Faith and Family Night — $5 gate admission, $25 for a ride band and gate combo, and free parking
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: CAF Homebrew Awards
• Creative Arts: Hiland Dairy Foods sweets judged at 11:45 a.m. · Matthews Ridgeview Farms sweet potato judged at 1:45 p.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Market breed hogs and light cross hogs judged, 9 a.m., Swine Barn · Ag Mechanics judged, 12 p.m., Rabbit Barn · Commercial heifer and market steer showmanship, 3 p.m., Coliseum

Wednesday, October 21 — Ladies Night Out

• Ride Band Day: Alice 107.7
• Ladies Night Out presented by Blake’s Hard Cider — ladies age 21 and up get in free from 6 to 10 p.m.
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Line Dance Night with DJ Deja Blu
• Creative Arts: Arkansas State Fair coconut pie with Arkansas Farm Bureau judged at 11:45 a.m. · Skippy peanut butter judged at 1:45 p.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Commercial Heifer Show followed by Market Steer Show, 9 a.m., Coliseum · Wave 2 dark cross hog showmanship, 5:30 p.m., Swine Barn
• On the grounds: Alice 107.7 live with Heather, 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 22 — College Night

• Ride Band Day: THV11
• College Night — free gate admission for college students from 6 to 10 p.m. with a valid school I.D.
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Karaoke Night
• Creative Arts: Arkansas Cattlemen’s hamburger steak judged at 11:45 a.m. · Arkansas CattleWomen’s chili cook off judged at 1:45 p.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Dark cross market hogs judged with the Market Hog Grand Drive following, 9 a.m., Swine Barn · Junior dairy goat showmanship, 5 p.m., Goat Center

Friday, October 23 — School Day and Sale of Champions

• Ride Band Day: 103.7 The Buzz and 106.7 The Buzz 2
• School Day at the Fair — $3 gate admission for ages 3 to 12
• Lunch at the Fair presented by Entergy — Fair patrons get free parking and free gate admission weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Sale of Champions: Parade of Champions at 11 a.m., exhibits on display at 11:30 a.m., sale begins at noon, Coliseum
• Talent Showdown, 4 p.m.
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Makiyah Mustiful, with DJ Dr. Feelgood of Power 92
• Livestock: Junior and Open dairy goats and Exhibition Poultry judged, 9 a.m. · Junior and Open Dairy Heifer Show, 6 p.m., Coliseum · Junior breeding gilt showmanship, 6:30 p.m., Swine Barn

Saturday, October 24 — Entergy Day and Ag Youth

• Ride Band Day: KATV Channel 7
• Entergy Day at the Fair — $2 off gate admission for Entergy customers and employees. Show a bill or employee I.D. at the gate.
• FFA, FCCLA, Scout Day and 4-H Day — $3 gate admission sold until 5 p.m. to FFA and FCCLA students, Scouts and 4-H members, including teachers, sponsors and bus drivers
• Main Stage, 7 p.m.: Heath Sanders
• Creative Arts: Youth Baking with Farm Bureau Insurance judged at 11:45 a.m. · Diva Bee pumpkin painting at 12:30 p.m. · Hot Dog Eating Contest at 1:15 p.m., Arts & Crafts Building
• Livestock: Junior breeding gilts, Open Dairy Goats, and junior American and dairy cattle showmanship, 9 a.m. · Exhibition Poultry awards, 11 a.m., Poultry Barn · Junior and Open American breeding cattle with Supreme Drive, 1 p.m., Coliseum

Sunday, October 25 — Closing Day

• Ride Band Day: 106.3 La Zeta and Oaklawn
• Livestock: Open American Brahman cattle followed by Open American Santa Gertrudis cattle, 9 a.m., Coliseum
• On the grounds: 106.3 La Zeta live on site for Ride Band Day