Please check the official website for 2024 dates and ticket prices.
The State Fair of Louisiana has been a must-attend event for over 100 years! It’s the largest livestock show and carnival in the entire state of Louisiana. This is a family-friendly event with plenty of fun for all ages, including special events and attractions, free concerts and more. Visitors can take in the carnival and rides, plenty of traditional fair food, livestock shows and displays and competitive events including a 4-H talent contest, cheer and dance championship, cooking contests, the state fair car show and more.
From the fair tradition of livestock shows to free concerts and a free circus daily, there is a wide variety of entertainment available at the State Fair of Louisiana.
Free concerts: Information regarding the free concerts is not yet available. Check back at the official State Fair of Louisiana website for updates.
Street entertainers: Check back for 2024 updates.
Special days: There is Free Fair Days which includes free admission and free parking to the state fair on weekdays 12am-3pm.
Special attractions: Check back at the official State Fair of Louisiana website for updates.
Competitive events: There are a variety of competitive events at the State Fair of Louisiana.
Forgot your cash, hoping to grab a bite or bring home some state fair merchandise? The fair has you covered! Amenities available include a wide variety of food/beverage concessions, beer and daiquiri stands, electric cart, stroller, wagon and wheelchair rentals, merchandise stands along with the fair office selling t-shirts and hats, ATMs, lost and found and onsite EMS and police.
State Fair of Louisiana Fairgrounds
3701 Hudson Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71109
While there is no RVing on site at the State Fair of Louisiana during the fair, there are plenty of opportunities to RV around the Shreveport area, and no shortage of sites and experiences to make it a great vacation! Some of the nearby RV parks to choose from include:
Renting an RV with RVshare means even if you don’t own an RV yourself you can enjoy the ease and comfort of RV camping! You can fly into the Shreveport area and pick up an RV there, or pick up an RV in your hometown and travel from there. The options are endless, but no matter where you rent an RV from RVshare, they are all comfortable and exciting!
RV Camping
Whether you own your RV or use anRV rental, RVing is a great option for where to stay when visiting the Louisiana State Fair. There’s nothing better than coming home to a cozy bed, your own private bathroom and being able to cook meals in the kitchen!
Hotels
The State Fair of Louisiana recommends several preferred hotels, in varying distances from the fairgrounds. Many of the hotels offer State Fair discounted rates or packages, which may include tickets. The full list of preferred hotels can be foundhere.
To get to the State Fair of Louisiana, follow the directions below:
From I-20 West: Take I-20 East and exit at exit 16A (Hearne Ave.), Take a left (North) on Hearne Ave and proceed to Kings Hwy. Take a left (west) on Kings Hwy and follow into Louisiana State Fairgrounds.
From I-20 East: Take I-20 West and exit at exit 16A (Hearne Ave.), Take a right (North) on Hearne Ave and proceed to Kings Hwy. Take a left (west) on Kings Hwy and follow into Louisiana State Fairgrounds.
General parking on-site at the fairgrounds is $(TBA), but is free on weekdays from 10am – 3pm.
Discounted tickets are available for purchase online or at Brookshire's grocery stores before the fair begins. For more information about ticketing, special discounts and a full list of Brookshire’s grocery stores,click here.
Fair admission, tickets for carnival rides, and season passes can be purchased on-site during the fair each day. There are many specials for discount ticketing as well, including:
Free Fair Days: On Mondays thru Fridays from 12am to 3pm, parking and gate admission are free.
Discount Wednesdays: Gate admission is $TBA and a ride armband is $TBA.
The State Fair of Louisiana has been helping families and friends create memories for over 100 years, and atRVshare, we love to help make those memories even better! Regardless of whether you choose to make the State Fair part of your vacation destination in anRV rental from us or use other accommodations, and don't forget to check out the top campgrounds near Shreveport. We’d love to see pictures of your trip! Send us photos at [email protected], and tag us on social media to share details and tips about your visit. Your adventures could be featured on our blog or social media!
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Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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