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⭐ Admission Savings 

Season Passes

• The best overall value if you're coming multiple days.
• The popular 2Fer Tuesday promotion (buy one, get one free season passes) ran every Tuesday in May and has now ended. Make a note for next year! 

Farm Supply Discount Tickets

• Discount daily admission tickets are available June 8-July 14 through participating Farm Supply locations. (Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria).

ValPak Coupons

• Discount coupons are being mailed to households throughout San Luis Obispo County in late June/early July. This year's coupon includes admission and dinner for 2 for $39 (a $21 savings!)
  

⭐ Carnival Savings

Pre-Sale Unlimited Ride Wristbands

• Sold by local nonprofit groups before the Fair. $35
• Sold by Helm and Sons before and during the Fair. $55  
• Typically the best way to save on carnival rides compared to buying rides individually during Fair time.
  

⭐ Food & Beverage Savings

NEW: Happy Hour at the Fair

• Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
• Friday–Sunday: Noon–2:00 PM
• Discounted food and beverage specials available throughout the Fair.
  

⭐ Special Admission Days

Seniors Day

• Friday, July 17
• Guests ages 62+ receive half-off daily admission.

Kids Day

• Friday, July 24
• Children 12 and under receive free admission.

Armed Forces Day

• Saturday, July 25
• Free admission with valid military ID.
  

⭐ Value Reminder

A lot of guests don't realize that Fair admission already includes:

• 6 free entertainment stages
• Frontier Stage concerts
• Livestock exhibits
• Community Exhibits
• Demonstrations
• Roving entertainment
• Shopping areas
• Daily attractions and themed experiences throughout the grounds

Concerts in the Chumash Grandstand Arena, carnival rides, and certain special events require separate tickets.