Five canned goods unlock Wednesday’s $7 fair admission offer
The first food-drive admission day of the 2026 fair is Sept. 30, with the donation requirement applying to each person.
Demarcus Ramos
September 29, 2026/2 min read
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Wednesday, Sept. 30, brings the first food-drive admission offer of the 2026 State Fair of Texas: visitors who bring five canned food items per person can purchase admission for $7.
For a household traveling from Anna, the per-person requirement is the detail to settle before leaving. Four people using the offer need 20 canned items, as well as payment for four admissions. The cans support the North Texas Food Bank. The Feed the Need donation program ends at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Official Wednesday food-drive terms
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The offer is tied to Wednesdays during this year's fair: Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. It should not be confused with an opening-day promotion or assumed to apply on a different visit date. North Texas Food Bank fair volunteer and event listings
The arithmetic is straightforward but incomplete on its own. Four qualifying admissions total $28; the cost of the donated food, transportation and purchases inside the grounds remain part of the family budget. A discount at entry does not cover rides or concession purchases.
File photo: Three children pose with frozen treats at the fair.
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The fair opened Sept. 25, making this week's Wednesday offer an immediate option for visitors who can travel on a weekday. Gates open at 10 a.m., while the Midway starts at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. A family arriving at opening can plan its first hour around something other than rides. Current fair and Midway hours
Packing food for the trip is a separate decision from bringing cans for the drive. The fair allows outside food and nonalcoholic beverages under its current rules, while prohibiting glass containers and alcohol. Visitors should check the bag policy before choosing a cooler or other container. Food and drink rules
File photo: The Midway entrance frames games and rides in daylight.
Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas
The food-drive offer links an admission saving to a specific donation. For a household considering Wednesday, the key details are five cans for each participating visitor, the $7 admission charge and arrival before the donation program ends at 5 p.m.
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