SHREVEPORT, La. – Final touches are being made on the 119 th State Fair of Louisiana that will be opening this Thursday.

The fair will take place at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport and will run through Nov. 16

The hours of operation will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Fair will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

State Fair Discounts for Opening Week:

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31

Free gate admission before 3 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 30, Opening Day

Gate admission is only $5.00 after 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

Is the last day to purchase advanced discount gate admission tickets and ride armbands.

Friday, Oct. 31

Is the last day to purchase advanced discount rodeo tickets. Advanced d

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