Cajun Heartland State Fair

FREE PARKING: Friday, May 23rd- Sunday, June 1st

• FREE Parking is Available at Cajun Field throughout the Fair

ADMISSION: 

• 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! Purchase 4 admission tickets for only $15 now through May 22.  

Military Service Members Admission 

• Members of the Military can receive free admission for themselves and their immediate family to the Cajun Heartland State Fair on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, and save $2 on admission tickets on any day of the fair when when you present your active Military ID at the admission ticket booth. 

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

The 2025 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 (May 1 through 12 Noon on May 23)
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Friday, May 23
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Saturday, May 24
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Sunday, May 25
• 25.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Monday, May 26
• TWOs-day! $2.00 on all rides (Only 2 Magic Money credits per person per ride) on Tuesday, May 27
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Tuesday, May 27
• $20.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Wednesday, May 28
• $25.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Thursday, May 29
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Friday, May 30
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Saturday, May 31
• $32.00* Daily Unlimited Ride Wristband on Sunday, June 1
• *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 4-7 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. 

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Get the Magic Money App on Google Play

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Don't miss all the live entertainment on the 2025 Coca Cola Summer of Music Stage:

Dan Dan the Farmer Man

Dan-Dan and his Sarcastic Sidekick trade Farmyard Funnies, sing Silly Songs and interact with the Audience. When the Cornball Clodhopper cranks up his Crop-Quenching Contraption, these Rural Rubes conjure up a Crowd Cooling Cloudburst!

• Weekday Showtimes: 6 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9 PM

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 3:45 PM, 6 PM, 8:15 PM, 9 PM

• Sunday, June 1: 3:15 PM, 5:30 PM, 7:45 PM

Dino Takeover & Mini Golf

Step back in time to meet up to 8 of your favorite dinosaurs. During the show, you can expect to see a baby dinosaur hatch, witness how we train dinosaurs, and even have a 12ft, 2000 lb velociraptor play hide and seek with a few lucky kids. Have life-sized fun when you visit our 50-foot brachiosaurus named Tiny, a 22-foot triceratops named Fluffy, and Thumper, a beautiful 20-foot ankylosaurus.

• Weekday Showtimes: 6:30 PM, 8 PM, and 9:30 PM; Golf Open 5 PM - 10 PM

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 4:30 PM, 6:45 PM, 8:45 PM; Golf Open 2 PM - 10 PM

• Sunday, June 1: 4 PM, 6:15 PM, 8:30 PM; Golf Open 2 PM - 9 PM

Dragon Training Academy

Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times. They train to help deal with an overpopulation of dragons!  Kids are trained to both defend against and tame down dragons using Brock's amazing science-based inventions and techniques.

• Weekday Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:30 PM

• Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day: 3:00 PM, 5:15 PM 7:30 PM

• Sunday, June 1: 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM, 7 PM

Wildlife Adventure Center & Petting Zoo

Discover the ultimate educational and interactive experience at our agricultural and wildlife zoo! This hands-on exotic animal petting zoo has captivated audiences at fairs and festivals nationwide. With 40-50 animals, including 15-20 rare and exotic species from around the globe, every visit is an unforgettable adventure.

Attraction Hours: Fair Open to 1 Hour Prior to Fair Close

Go Go Bingo & Family Karaoke Entertainment

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Table Room
• 7 PM- 10 PM ( 6 PM - 9 PM on Sunday, June 1)
• Presented by the Stage Karaoke Bar

*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! Featuring decor and photo props inspired by the Queen of Country. In Dolly We Trust you'll have a great time at Miss Dolly's!

Grab a frozen lemonade [Tito's optional ;)] in a souvenir boot cup!

Go Go BINGO! on select nights 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!

All ages welcome. 

Click Here to Register as a Vendor for the Heartland Heat Fan Expo on May 31.

Sorry, we are not accepting food vendor applications for 2025.
Please be sure to visit our 2025 participating vendors:

• Roy's Lemonade- grab the iconic Yellow Cup with a refreshing serving of lemonade
• Airbrush Hut Custom Airbrushed tee shirts / hats
• A Lil Touch of Cajun Acrylic earrings, bracelets and keychains
• After Hours Creations Jewelry, Cajun Magnets and Coasters , 3D Prints
• Big Juicy's Creations Custom Cups, T-shirts, Toys, Jewerly 
• Corvidae Creations 3D printed articulated toys and figurines
• El Sherpa Light Up Toys, Apparel, Accessories
• Nana's Rustic Rose Boutique Ladies and Kids Accessories
• Wilson Hair Care Personal Care & Grooming Products
• Beautiful You: Henna Tattoos
• Post Hill Press Owen Pataki: Louisiana-based novel, 'Smoke in the Cypress'
• Mz Queenz Balloon Typhoon: Light Up Balloons
• Loved Bayou Linxin’: Permanent Jewelry
• Crazy Toys: Light Up toys & Accessories
• John’s Jewelry: Custom Jewelry Creations

Lafayette's number one wrestling promotion LWA presents its biggest show of the year, alongside a one-day pro wrestling, cosplay and local artist expo-featuring rising stars and legendary icons you know and love!

• Fan Expo admission is included with your show ticket and opens at 2 PM for VIP Heartland Heat Ticketed Guests & 3 PM for Reserved Ticket Guests. The Fan Expo will open to all fair goers at 5 PM. Fan Expo will close at 9 PM.
• Reserved Tickets include admission into the Cajun Heartland State Fair. 
• Performance Showtime is 6 PM. Doors at 5 PM. Limited standing room only available for non-ticketed fair guests.
• VIP Tables & VIP Front Row tickets available. VIP tickets include access to VIP viewing pit for 12 Stones on the Coca Cola Music stage at 9 PM.

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

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Expo Vendor Registration

Thanks to our Heel to Hero Sponsors:
Smash My Trash
Chip's Daiquiris

Thanks to our Friends of LWA Sponsors
White Water Contractors
LRE

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.

2025 CHSF HOTEL PARTNERS

Hilton Garden Inn (Located Across the Street from the CHSF)  
Call the Hotel Directly at 337-291-1977 and mention code CHSF25 or 
Book Your Room Online and save 12%

Put your brand in front of 50,000+ fair attendees during the 2025 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 2025 Presenting Sponsor, LUS

As well as our additional supporting sponsors:

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