Pensacola Interstate Fair Releases Entertainment Schedule, Lowers Weekday Admission Prices

September 27, 2026

The Pensacola Interstate Fair is set to return October 22 through November 1, bringing 11 days of rides, live entertainment, fair food, livestock exhibits, and family fun—along with new discounts to make attending more affordable.

Fair organizers announced that regular adult admission is being reduced from $14 to $12 for visits Monday through Thursday, giving local families a budget-friendly option to experience the fair during the week.

In addition to reduced weekday ticket rates, fairgoers can take advantage of advance Super Saver tickets, discounted unlimited ride wristbands, discounted parking, and multiple special promotional days scheduled throughout the 11-day run.

Advance Super Saver Pricing:

Advance Super Saver Half-Price admission and parking tickets, and discounted unlimited ride wristbands, are on sale now and are only available until Wednesday, Oct. 21E ach admission ticket, parking ticket and ride wristband is valid for one use only. : Online ticket prices shown on the Fair’s ticketing site include applicable credit card processing and fees.

  • Adult Admission Tickets – $7 for ages 12 and up
  • Child Admission Tickets – $3 for ages 4–11
  • Advance Weekday Super Saver Ride Wristband – $27 – good Monday through Thursday
  • Advance Any-Day Super Saver Ride Wristband – $32 – good any day of the Fair
  • Discounted Parking – $5 – valid any day of the Fair

General Admission Pricing:

  • Adult Admission Tickets: $12 Monday through Thursday; $14 Friday through Sunday
  • Child Admission Tickets: $6 for ages 4–11
  • Children ages 3 and under: Free at all times
  • Unlimited Ride Wristbands: $32 Monday through Thursday; $37 Friday through Sunday
  • Individual Ride Credits: Also available
  • Parking: $10, collected when exiting the Fair parking lot

Special Admission Days & Entertainment Schedule:

Thursday, Oct. 22 – Opening Day

  • $1 Day Special – $1 admission for ages 4 and up and $1 rides all day. Each ride will be one credit. Ride credits will be sold in $10 increments.
  • Cat Country 98.7 BIG Lip Sync Battle – 7 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23

  • Midnight Madness – Beginning at 8 p.m., $35 gets unlimited rides and FREE Fair admission through 1 a.m.
  • The Band Perry – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–1 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24

  • Kids’ Day – Children ages 11 and under admitted FREE from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Cow Patty Bingo – 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Livestock Arena.
  • Hunter Hayes – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 11 a.m.–midnight

Sunday, Oct. 25

  • Military Appreciation Day – All active and retired military personnel and spouses with valid ID will be admitted for $7 all day.
  • Buddy Day – Two get in for the price of one from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Cow Costume & Prettiest Cow Contest – 6:30 p.m. at Livestock Arena
  • Glenn Leonard’s Temptations Revue – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 26

  • First Responders’ Day – Any certified first responder with a valid ID admitted for $7, all day long.
  • Ladies’ Day – All women admitted FREE from 4-6 p.m.
  • Special $27 Unlimited Ride Wristband Day
  • Youth & FFA Steer Show – 5 p.m. at Livestock Arena
  • John Foster – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

  • Teacher Tuesday – All teachers with a valid ID admitted for $7, all day long.
  • Youth Steer Breeding Show & Prospect Steers – 5 p.m. at Livestock Arena.
  • White Tie Rock Ensemble: Monsters of Rock – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

  • Manna Food Pantries Drive – Bring three cans of food and receive $3 off adult admission, all day long.
  • 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction – 6 p.m. at Livestock Arena.
  • Lauren Alaina – 8:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 29

  • Senior Appreciation Day – Fair opens early at 2 p.m.; adults 55 and older admitted for $7 all day.
  • Bee Gees Now – 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 2 p.m.–11 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 30

  • Midnight Madness – Beginning at 8 p.m., $35 gets unlimited rides and FREE Fair admission through 1 a.m.
  • TBD – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 4 p.m.–1 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31

  • Kids’ Day – Children ages 11 and under admitted FREE from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Sensory Friendly Saturday – Midway operates without sounds and flashing lights from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • The Lacs – 7:30 p.m. at Pepsi Stage.
  • Fair hours: 11 a.m.–midnight

Sunday, Nov. 1 – “Last Blast” Family Day

  • Special $7 admission for everyone all day (3 & under are free)
  • $32 Unlimited Ride Wristband Special
  • No exhibit buildings or stage entertainment
  • Fair hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

All entertainment is FREE with Fair admission.

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