The South Dakota State Fair reminds fairgoers that there are several ways to save money during the fair.
Grandstand tickets purchased on or before Wednesday, Aug. 30, include gate admission. Grandstand tickets can be purchased by calling (866) 605-3247, online at www.sdstatefair.com or at the grandstand ticket office.
On Thursday, Aug. 31, all veterans and active military members receive free gate admission. 4-H youth also receive free gate admission by showing their 4-H card. 4-H cards can be obtained from county 4-H offices.
Coupons for $1 off gate admission on Friday, Sept., 1 are available at Prostrollo Motors on east Highway 14 in Huron. The Prostrollo’s Rockin’ Rollback coupons are valid on Friday, Sept. 1, only.
Monday, Sept. 4, is Pay it Forward Day. The fair is teaming up with businesses and organizations to sponsor gate admission passes for those in need. Passes will also be randomly handed out at the gate entrances. Fairgoers can pay it forward to the food pantry by bringing a non-perishable food item for the ‘Drive to End Hunger” between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and receive $2 off gate admission.
There are also plenty of ways to save money at the carnival throughout the week.
All rides on Wednesday, Aug. 30, are only a dollar. The Weekly Passport to Fun pass offers a carnival ride pass for all five days of the fair. Advanced passes can be purchased at Prostrollo Motors through Sept. 2 for $52.
Additionally, Big Jim 93.3, Iverson’s and Make It Mine Design/Dakota Detail in Huron are offering a $3 off coupon for weekday ride wristbands. Coupons can be picked up at Iverson’s and Make It Mine Design/Dakota Detail in Huron through Saturday, Sept. 2.
They will be available at the Iverson’s State Fair location Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4.