Cajun Heartland State Fair

FREE PARKING: Friday, May 22nd- Sunday, May 31st

• FREE Parking is Available at Cajun Field throughout the Fair.

ADMISSION: 

Purchase Admission Tickets

• Daily General Admission $5; 5 & Under Free Admission

  • Admission Fee is $10 on Friday & Saturday nights starting at 7 PM.

• No Re-Entry, Clear Bag Policy

• Admission Gate Closes One Hour Prior to Ride Close

• EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Purchase Your Admission Tickets Early and Save! Details coming soon. 

Military Service Members Appreciation Admission Discounts

• Members of the Military can receive free admission for themselves and their immediate family (up to 3 guests) to the Cajun Heartland State Fair on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, or save $2 on admission tickets on any day of the fair for themselves and their immediate family (up to 3 guests). Please present your Military ID at the CHSF admission ticket booth.

First Responders Appreciation Admission Discounts

• All first responders - active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies - can save $2 OFF admission tickets when they present a valid badge or ID card from their department or organization at the gate or online, plus up to three discounted admission tickets for their immediate family members.

Security Policies:

• Metal detectors are in use at the Fair entrance. 
• All bags, strollers, etc., are subject to search
• No pocket knives, firearms, pepper spray, etc., are permitted on the grounds. You must be 21 or older to carry a vape pen or tobacco products. 
• We welcome all youth to the Cajun Heartland State Fair, however, youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older from 7 PM to close daily. 

LAWN CHAIRS: Fans can bring in lawn chairs but chairs/carrying bags are subject to search

Clear Bag Policy: The CAJUNDOME will be enforcing a clear bag policy at the Cajun Heartland State Fair. Non-clear diaper bags with age appropriate children or non-clear medical bags will be permitted. All bags subject to search. An empty reusable water bottle may also be brought in for use at water fountains.

• 5" x 7" or smaller non-clear purse or clutch allowed
• Clear tote bag or purse, no larger than 12" x 12" x 6"

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RIDE TICKET & WRISTBAND INFORMATION

Purchase Advance Ride Wristbands

The 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair Midway is brought to you by Amusement Midway Providers (AMP)! AMP utilizes a kiosk system called Magic Money. 

Daily Ride Pricing & Specials

• $25.00*  Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband Advance Sales (Purchase by 12 Noon on Friday, May 22)
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Friday, May 22
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Saturday, May 23
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Sunday, May 24
• 25.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Monday, May 25
• TWOs-day! $2.00 on all rides (Only 2 Magic Money credits per person per ride) on Tuesday, May 26
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Tuesday, May 26
• $20.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Wednesday, May 27
• $25.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Thursday, May 28
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Friday, May 29
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Saturday, May 30
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Sunday, May 31
• *Additional $2 Magic Money Fee applies to all purchases. 

Magic Money is an electronic token system held on a Magic Money Card/band, using an RFID chip. Magic Money Cards/bands are reusable and reloadable, so you can enjoy them throughout the Fair this year and for years to come! Reload your card/band using the Magic Money App, Magic Money Kiosks, or Magic Money Stations located throughout the fairgrounds.

The cards/bands can be purchased in increments of your choice and reloaded for any amount. Your Magic Money is good for any ride, game, or food vendor on the carnival midway.

Rides and games range from 4-10 credits. Credits carry over from day to day during the Fair. If you have extra credits on your Magic Money Card/Band at the end of this Fair, bring it back next year for more thrills. There are three ways you can reload credits: visit a Ticket Booth, download the Magic Money app or visit a Magic Money kiosk.

The Magic Money Card is based on credits, as long as you have enough credits you can use your Magic Money Card any time during the Fair! Additional credits can be loaded anytime during the Fair. *The Unlimited Ride band is only valid for unlimited rides on the day of purchase. You can load additional credits for food and games, or individual ride credits for extra days of fun.

Credits are non-refundable, but they don’t expire. You can use your credits another day or next year.

For more information on the Magic Money system, visit the AMP website. 

Download the Magic Money App on the App Store

Get the Magic Money App on Google Play

Returning in 2026! Download Our Free Mobile App for Daily Events, Showtimes, Music Line-Up, & Special Offers for Rides & Vendors!

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Get ready to see some of your fave musicians/bands on the #CHSF26 Coca Cola Community Stage!

This museum and live exhibit contains an old time creamery where patrons participate in preparing a cow for milking, milking by hand or machine, and pasteurizing for a finished product. Through their bi-lingual demonstrations they show that agriculture has no barriers. Kids get hands-on experiences with the process of making butter and ice cream using historic tools and machines in these processes, and they learn the concept of "Home Made" just the way Grandma used to do it.

• Weekday Showtimes: 5:15PM, 6:45PM, 8:30PM
  (Petting Zoo - 5:00PM - 10:00PM)

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 4:00PM, 6:00PM, 8:00PM
  (Petting Zoo - 2:00PM - 10:00PM)

• Sunday, May 31: 3:00PM, 5:00PM, 7:00PM
  (Petting Zoo - 2:00PM - 9:00PM)

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Step back in time to meet some of your favorite dinosaurs. Families won’t just watch the show; they’ll become part of it as they help “train” the lifelike dinosaurs and learn fascinating prehistoric facts along the way. And for the ultimate thrill, a few lucky kids will get to play a wild game of hide-and-seek with a 2000 lb carnivore. Get pictures with life-sized dinosaurs, including a 50-foot Brachiosaurus, T-Rex, Triceratops, Ankylosaurus, and many others. Plus, visit the Mobile Museum, full of dinosaur fossils and artifacts, to learn about our prehistoric past. You can even play a friendly game of Dinosaur Mini Golf. 

• Weekday Showtimes: 6:00PM, 7:15PM, 8:30PM
  (Mini Golf - 5:00PM - 10:00PM)

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 5:20PM, 7:20PM, 9:20PM
  (Mini Golf - 2:00PM - 10:00PM)

• Saturday, May 30: 3:45PM, 5:45PM, 8:45PM
  (Mini Golf - 2:00PM - 10:00PM)

• Sunday, May 31: 3:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM
  (Mini Golf - 2:00PM - 9:00PM)

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Be amazed with this all-new interactive comedy magic show designed especially for families. The show includes clean, family comedy. Don’t blink! You will see things appear and disappear right before your eyes, including Nick's puppy, Cranberry! Get ready to laugh, gasp, and say "wait - how did he DO that?!"

• Weekday Showtimes: 5:30PM, 6:45PM, 8:00PM

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 4:40PM, 6:40PM, 8:40PM

• Saturday, May 30: 3:00PM, 5:00PM, 8:00PM

• Sunday, May 31: 3:00PM, 5:00PM, 7:00PM

*Attractions may feature additional merchandise or add-on activities available at a nominal fee

Miss Dolly's Table Room Lounge

Stop by the Table Room and experience Miss Dolly's Lounge! 

Go Go BINGO! on May 22, 23 & 24 starting around 7 PM for a chance to win tickets to upcoming CAJUNDOME events and prizes!

Plus, join us for family-friendly karaoke presented by The Stage Karaoke Bar on both weekends - May 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31!

All ages welcome. 

Shop 2026 Merch Online

Stop by the 2026 CHSF to visit these participating vendors:

• Roy's Lemonade- grab the iconic Yellow Cup with a refreshing serving of lemonade
• Kona Ice Acadiana snocones and smoothies
• Aloha Glow Glow novelty toys & accessories
• A Touch of Tism 3D printed articulated toys and figurines
• Backwoods Soaps Soaps, scrubs, lotions, & more
• Big Bert Shoe and Boot Cleaner
• El Sherpa Light Up Toys, Apparel, Accessories
• Green Turtle Henna Henna Body Art, Fresh Henna Cones, Eternal Flower Bouquets & More
• Lost in Art Face painting 
• Loved Bayou Linxin’: Permanent Jewelry
• Luminalia Handmade Natural soy wax products
• Wilson Hair Care Personal Care & Grooming Products
• Yum Arts Collective Live Caricatures
• Wooden Expressions Laser engraved cutting boards, trays, charcuterie boards & more

Food Vendors

• Bailey's Creole
• Meals with Skillz
• Cajun Seafood
• Various Midway Eats & Treats

Vendor spots are limited, use the link below for more information and to apply for this year's event. Sorry, we are not accepting food vendor applications for 2026. 
 

CHSF Craft Vendor Application

May 23, 2026-Lafayette's number one wrestling promotion LWA returns to the CHSF with its biggest show of the year, Heartland Heat II!

• Reserved Tickets include admission into the Cajun Heartland State Fair. 
• Performance Showtime is 6 PM. Doors at 5 PM. 
• VIP Tables & VIP Front Row tickets available. 

2 & Under Free Admission on Parent's Lap. Clear bag policy is in effect. 

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Check Out These Ways to Maximize Your Fun While Saving Some Money at the Cajun Heartland State Fair! 

Welcome to Lafayette, LA, the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun & Creole Country where there are many ways to laissez les bons temps rouler or as we say it let the good times roll. Whatever your passion, be it music, cuisine, festivals, history, culture, shopping, architecture, arts, outdoors, wildlife or a little bit of everything, we’ve got something for you to discover. So kick back, relax and let us help plan your escape to the Happiest City in America.

2026 CHSF HOTEL PARTNERS

Hilton Garden Inn 2350 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
Book Your Room Online here to save!

Put your brand in front of 50,000+ fair attendees during the 2026 Cajun Heartland State Fair!

For more information, contact us at casey(at)cajundome.com to get started or fill out the form below. 

Special thanks to our 2026 Presenting Sponsor, LUS

As well as our additional supporting sponsors:

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Media Requests

For interview or on-site media pass requests, please contact our Marketing Department at 337-265-2100 or click here to email our Marketing Department. 

Photography Requests

If you are a photographer interested in taking photographs with professional or extensive camera equipment, you must first click here to email our Marketing Department. 

Press Releases

If you would like to receive Cajun Heartland State Fair press releases, please click here to email our Marketing Department. 

Influencers

The Cajun Heartland State Fair grants Media Credentials to bloggers and social media influencers who cover State Fair-related topics and have at least 10,000 followers.

Credential holders are required to use the hashtag #CajunHeartlandStateFair when posting.

When applying for Media Credentials, bloggers and social media are required to show proof of coverage and audience.

Bloggers and social media influencers are required to publish at least 10 stories and 2 feed posts about the Cajun Heartland State Fair.

For consideration, please click here to email the Marketing Department.