One Day of Free Parking at the State Fair of Texas on October 9

The State Fair of Texas is providing an opportunity for savings this year with free parking available for one day only on Friday, October 9. A sponsorship by DraftKings will cover parking costs for visitors all day long, allowing attendees to save $25 per vehicle.

According to Mitchell Glieber, president of the State Fair of Texas, offering free parking marks a historic first. He emphasized the Fair’s commitment to making the event more accessible and affordable for attendees. The free parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis at official State Fair parking locations, which will open at 9:30 am. The admission gates will open at 10 am. To reach the parking lots, fairgoers are advised to take Exit 48A on I-30 and follow the provided signs. Guests should plan to arrive early, as the free parking is limited to available spaces.

October 9 is expected to be one of the busiest days at the Fair, coinciding with fall breaks for both Dallas and Fort Worth ISD, and the day prior to the Texas-Oklahoma football matchup. Students can still use their free tickets from school for any remaining days of the Fair, which runs until October 18 with additional discounts offered.