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State Fair of Texas Rescinds Free Tickets for High Schoolers
Free admission ends for high school students due to safety issues and low ticket use; fair offers $12 discounted tickets on select weekdays for 2025 season, officials said.
- Starting this year, the State Fair of Texas announced it will end free admission for high school students for the 2025 season running Sept. 26 to Oct. 19.
- Fair officials cited rising security and contract costs as a driver, with a new city contract making the Fair cover all Dallas Police Department expenses—more than $8 million—and printing over 2 million free tickets annually with only 10% redeemed.
- High school students can buy up to two $12 tickets online at BigTex.com/5HS from Monday through Thursday using promo code 2025EDU.
- Amid safety concerns, the fair expanded screening and on-site patrols, while many school districts have phased out designated 'Fair Days', complicating scheduling and reducing ticket redemption.
- Only Pre-K through 8th graders and teachers will continue to receive free admission, with one ticket within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park; organizers said this supports safety and sustainability.
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State Fair of Texas ends free admission for high school students
Fair officials announced they are ending the tradition of providing free admission for students in grades 9 through 12. Only Pre-K through 8th-grade students and teachers will receive complimentary tickets this year.
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