Carnival Hours & Pricing

2023 Carnival Hours*

Thursday

1 PM - 10:30 PM

(Ticket sales end at 9:30 PM)

Friday

12 PM - 10:30 PM

(Ticket sales end at 9:30 PM)

Saturday

12 PM - 10:30 PM

(Ticket sales end at 9:30 PM)

Sunday

12 PM - 10:30 PM

(Ticket sales end at 9:30 PM)

*The carnival will operate unless lightning is observed.

* Fair Gates CLOSE at 8:00pm each night with NO entry after 8:00pm.

* Youth under 18 years old will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 4:00pm

* Carnival hours and tickets may close early at the discretion of the Carnival and Dane County Fair.

2023 Carnival Wristband Special

Discounted Unlimited Ride Wristband (online only until July 19)

PURCHASE LINK AVAILABLE IN MAY

$28 - valid through July 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Unlimited Ride Wristband (on-site)

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July 20 - July 23, 2023

$33

All purchases are through North American Midway Entertainment, not the Dane County Fair.

Online wristband purchases can be redeemed at the online redemption booth at the midway.

2022 Carnival Ride Ticket Pricing (on-site)

Single Ride Tickets

$1.50 each

20 Tickets

$25

50 Tickets

$60

Most rides require 2 to 4 tickets and a minimum height of 36".

Carnival Hours & Pricing

2023 Carnival Hours*

2023 Carnival Wristband Special

2022 Carnival Ride Ticket Pricing (on-site)

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