The California Mid-State Fair is making it easier than ever to plan summer fun with the return of 2Fer Tuesday, a limited-time promotion offering buy one, get one free Season Admission Passes to the California Mid-State Fair every Tuesday in May.
Each Tuesday in the month of May, guests can take advantage of 2Fer Tuesday, available both online and in person:
- Two Adult Season Passes for $80
- Two Youth Season Passes for $40
Guests may purchase multiple sets, with passes sold in pairs only (two of the same pass type per transaction).
A Season Admission Pass is one of the best values of the summer, providing daily admission for all 12 days of the 2026 California Mid-State Fair, running July 15-26, 2026.
What Fair Admission Includes
- 6 free stages featuring live entertainment all day and all night
- Access to exhibits, demonstrations, and daily attractions across the Fairgrounds
- Community Exhibits Competitions showcasing local talent across art, agriculture, culinary and more
- Livestock and agricultural exhibits celebrating the region’s roots
- Multiple shopping areas across the Fairgrounds, including the Mission Market Place featuring local, artisan, and specialty goods in Estrella Hall
- Roving entertainment popping up throughout the grounds daily
- Special ’80s-themed interactive elements throughout the grounds
(Concerts in the Chumash Grandstand Arena, carnival rides, and select special events require a separate ticket.)
More Ways to Save at the Fair
- Pre-sale Unlimited Ride carnival wristband vouchers, sold by local nonprofit groups (available in June)
- Farm Supply discount daily admission tickets available at participating locations starting in June
- ValPak coupon mailed to households across San Luis Obispo County the first week of July
- NEW! Happy Hour at the Fair featuring discounted food and beverage specials available throughout the Fair daily: Monday–Thursday 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday–Sunday Noon – 2 p.m.
With multiple ways to save and a packed schedule of entertainment, exhibits, and experiences, the 2026 Fair, celebrating its 80th anniversary with the theme “Back to the ’80s”, offers more value than ever.
2Fer Tuesday passes are available online from 4 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and in person at the California Mid State Fair Box Office (2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles) from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each Tuesday in May.
For full details and to purchase, visit www.MidStateFair.com
The California Mid-State Fair is held annually at the Paso Robles Event Center and will run July 15-26, 2026. The Fair features 12 days of concerts, free entertainment, exhibits, carnival rides, food and family fun.