New Mexico State Fair

At 2pm today, the New Mexico State Fair is open to the public.  There have been a lot of changes this year including food and entertainment so make sure to take a day for the fair.  Admission is $10 dollars for adults and $7 dollars for seniors and kids.

The New Mexico State Fair will open at 2 p.m. Wednesday - and there are some big changes this year.

The fair will be open 12 straight days instead of 13 days over a 17-day period like last year.
The reason for the change?

Attendance and revenue was down last year.. so organizers re-grouped and shot for a later start and fewer days.

Another big change is the price.
 
Expect to pay more to get in - admission is $10 dollars for adults and $7 for seniors and kids 11 and under. Kids five and under get in free.

However, this year, parking is free.

New rides and attractions this year include a zip line open daily at 10 a.m. and a smaller carnival just for younger children, located off the Midway.

New food items include a donut burger, fried frog legs, fried beer and deep-fried lemonade cake.

For more information see KOB.