The 2024 Georgia State Fair: ticket discounts, free admission days, and BOGO ride deals
The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for it’s annual spring run in 2024! And, as always, we’ve got the scoop on how you can save money on admission and rides.
The fair runs from April 26th through May 5th, 2024.
You might also be interested in the North Georgia State Fair in Marietta and the Atlanta Fair, which may be closer to home for you.
The Atlanta Motor Speedway is located at 1500 Tara Place, in Hampton, Georgia.
Check out our Complete Guide to Atlanta Spring Fairs & Festivals — which covers the entire metro area and includes all the fairs and festivals from September thru November.
About the Georgia State Fair
All concerts, shows, and attractions are included in the price of admission.
Attractions include:
- pig races
- white tiger display
- petting zoo
- Jurassic Kingdom dinosaur show
- magic show
- hypnotist show
- Wolves of the World show
- Hollywood Circus performances
- pony rides ($7 each)
- puppet shows
- animal shows
- Universal Championship Wrestling
See the complete entertainment schedule
Hours and dates
The fair runs from April 26 through May 5, 2024
It has limited hours on weeknights, with extended hours on Friday nights and weekends.
Georgia State Fair hours of operation:
- Monday to Thursday — 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fridays — 4 to 11 p.m.
- Saturdays — noon to 11 p.m.
- Sundays — noon to 10 p.m.
Pricing
NOTE: See the available discounts below!
Tickets are only available at the gate — not online.
Parking is not included and costs $10. Last year this was cash only, so come prepared.
Regular admission prices:
- Adults (age 13 and older) $10 at the gate
- Children (age 5 to 12) $5 (On Saturday and Sunday, it goes up to $10 after 4pm)
- Kids 4 and under are FREE
- Seniors (65+) $5 at the gate
- Active military member with ID $5 at the gate
Prices for midway rides:
- Regular price for an unlimited rides wristband is $25 per person Monday thru Friday, and $30 on Saturday and Sunday. (The price goes up to $35 on Saturdays after 5 p.m.)
- Individual ride tickets are $1.25 each. (Each ride costs anywhere from 3 to 8 tickets.)
- See the discounts below!
Discounts and FREE days for the GA State Fair
Free admission coupon
You can download a coupon for FREE ADMISSION to the fair on select dates.
It must be PRINTED to be valid, because the coupon serves as your ticket.
It is only good for these days — Monday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
Download coupon
The Groupon deal
This is a limited time Groupon deal that is already running.
This offer is perfect for anyone who cannot take advantage of a mid-week discount and has to attend the fair on the weekend.
Remember, when you’re looking at the deal options, “adult” means anyone age 13 or older here. (Kids 4 and under are FREE.)
Options include:
- Single-day general admission for two adults — $15 (that’s 25% off)
- Single-day general admission for four adults — $28 (that’s 30% off)
- Single-day general admission for six adults — $39 (that’s 35% off)
- Single-day general admission for eight adults — $48 (that’s 40% off)
NOTE: You can get up to 8% cashback from Rakuten (formerly Ebates) if you sign up and start a shopping session before you purchase your Groupon. You get the money at the end of each quarter and can have it sent to you via check or PayPal.
2-for-1 Tuesday & Thursday rides deal
Cheap date alert!
On these two days, you can buy one unlimited-rides wristband and get another FREE. That’s two bands for $30!
The deal is valid on:
♦ Tuesday, April 30th
♦ Thursday, May 2nd
NOTE: There is a discrepancy on the website about the Tuesday/Thursday deal, with different info appearing on different pages.
The senior discount
Seniors age 65+ can enjoy half-price admission to the fair — just $5 at the gate.
The military appreciation discount
Active military personnel can receive a half-price ticket at the gate. A military ID is required, and the discount only applies to the military cardholder. That brings the price down to just $5 admission.
More fall fun around Atlanta:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Lydia Adkins says
There is no coupon for $5 off ride wristbands on the fair website. Where exactly is this coupon