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Free Activities at the Cajun Heartland State Fair

May 10, 2022

While there may be an admission fee to get into the Cajun Heartland State Fair ($5 for ages 6 & up), there are still plenty of FREE things to enjoy at the CAJUNDOME fairgrounds. Take a look at our list below and see how many things you can cross off at this year’s event May 26 through June 5!

  1. Dust off your boots and head to the Coca Cola Grandstand for daily live music performances, including Rodney Atkins, Jameson Rodgers, Joe Nichols, CUPID and more!
  2. Head inside the big top tent for nightly performances from Circus Hollywood 
  3. Cheer on Hamma Montana or Britney Squeals at the Racing Pigs 
  4. Visit the animals at the Giraffic Menagerie and Petting Zoo
  5. Snag a selfie at an LUS photo spot
  6. Travel to prehistoric times at Dinosaur Adventures 
  7. Rock the mic at the Future Headliners Karaoke Club, hosted by the Stage Karaoke Bar 
  8. Dance to the Cupid Shuffle at CU FEST on Sunday, June 5 featuring CUPID, Koryn Hawthorne, Justin Champagne, and more
  9. Post & tag CHSF in your favorite photos on Facebook & Instagram 

Not free, but early bird ride discounts are happening NOW through May 25. Get ride wristbands for $20 ($30 on the fairgrounds) and half price ride ticket sheets for $12.50 ($25 on the fairgrounds). Plus, take advantage of the MEGA PASS, 4 ride wristbands and 4 admission tickets that can be redeemed on the day of your choice for $95 ($120 on the fairgrounds). Or, for avid fair goers, the #BIGSHOT VIP Pass for $100 includes: admission into the fair each day, two (2) unlimited ride wristband vouchers, daily music grandstand VIP tent admission, a Fair VIP swag bag, plus an Opening Night VIP party. For all CHSF information, visit CAJUNDOME.com/CHSF2022. 


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