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Check below for the hours for Fair admission, as well as the carnival hours! Prices for Carnival wristbands will be updated in 2026.
Fair hours are subject to change. Please check this page for the most current information!
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Wednesday, July 8th
Gates: 8am-11pm
Carnival: 4-10pm
Special: Sensory Friendly Day: Carnival operates with no sound or music from 4-5pm
Thursday, July 9th
Gates: 8am-11pm
Carnival: 4-10pm
Friday, July 10th
Gates: 8am-Midnight
Carnival Kid's Day: Noon-5pm
Carnival Normal Hours: 5-11pm
Saturday, July 11th
Gates: 8am-Midnight
Carnival
: Noon-11pm
Sunday, July 12th
Gates: 8am-7pm
Carnival: Noon-6pm
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