DALLAS, Texas (KXII) – It\u2019s the final week at the State Fair of Texas, with new safety measures and lower prices in place this year.<\/p>\n
With 277 acres to cover, State Fair of Texas officials must keep safety and security top of mind, starting at the gate. All bags are subject to search on fair grounds. <\/p>\n
\u201cAs you\u2019re coming through the gates, you\u2019re going to be screened through our weapons detections system,\u201d said State Fair of Texas Director of Communications Taylor Pulfer. \u201cWe strongly encourage folks to bring a clear bag, however its not required.\u201d <\/p>\n
The after five policy also requires those 17 and under to have a chaperone that\u2019s 21 or over after 5:00 p.m., and because little fairgoers can get lost in the crowd, the safe kids program provides ID wristbands.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ll be able to get a wristband for your child, fill out the information on it, so that if you should become disconnected throughout your journey at the state fair, we\u2019ll be able to easily reconnect you,\u201d Pulfer stated.<\/p>\n
Paying for the State Fair of Texas often starts in the parking lot. Pulfer says that although it may be tempting to park farther away for cheaper prices, it\u2019s highly encouraged to use official State Fair of Texas lots where there is round the clock surveillance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to be able to ensure that you have a well-lit parking lot, and its patrolled by our officers,\u201d said Pulfer.<\/p>\n
It costs $25 to park in official fair lots, down $5 from last year.<\/p>\n
Your fair admission ticket grants access to nearly 100 free events from Texan shows and attractions, to live performances, and if fair food is your thing:<\/p>\n
\u201cOn Thursdays we always encourage our foodies to come out,\u201d Pulfer said. \u201cA lot of our concessionaires will offer some of their most popular food items at a discounted price.\u201d<\/p>\n
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