The 2025 Georgia State Fair: Free admission days, BOGO ride wristband deals, and ticket discounts.
The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway for it’s annual spring run in 2025. And, as always, we’ve got the scoop on how you can save money on admission and rides.
The fair runs from September 26 to October 5, 2025.
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 Fall 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. (Midway rides are not included with admission, nor are pony rides and camel rides.)
Attractions include:
- Pig races
- Camel rides & pony rides (separate charge)
- Goat Island
- Petting Zoo
- Stone Age dinosaur show
- Hollywood Circus
- Lady Houdini
- Banana Derby
- and more!
Hours and dates
The fair runs from May 9th to 18th, 2025.
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 and FREE admission coupon below!
Tickets are available at the gate and online.
Parking is not included and costs $10. You can pay with cash or card this year.
Regular admission prices at the gate:
- Adults (age 13 and older) $15 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
- SEE THE ADVANCE PURCHASE DISCOUNT – details below
Prices for midway rides:
- Regular price for an unlimited rides wristband is $30 per person Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- On Tuesday and Thursday, wristbands are 2 for $40 (or $30 each if you only buy one).
- Wristbands are $35 on Saturday and Sunday.
- 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
Advance purchase discount
Buy online before Sept. 25, 2025 and save on adult admission — just $10 online, as compared to $15 when you buy at the gate.
Purchase with advance discount here
Free admission coupon
You can get a voucher for FREE ADMISSION to the fair when you sign up for email updates HERE (scroll to the bottom of the page to find the offer).
You can redeem the voucher for free admission on these dates:
Monday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
The Groupon deal
NOTE: The Groupon deal is not yet active for 2025 — but we will update the link when it is.
This is a limited time Groupon deal that is perfect for anyone who cannot take advantage of a mid-week discount and has to attend the fair on the weekend.
2-for-1 Tuesday & Thursday rides deal
Cheap date alert!
On these two days, you can buy two unlimited-rides wristbands for $40!
The deal is valid on:
♦ Tuesday, Sept. 30
♦ Thursday, Oct. 2
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:
There is no coupon for $5 off ride wristbands on the fair website. Where exactly is this coupon