Montgomery County Fair - Fun, but expensive!

[Anonymous]

No kidding. I was shocked that I forked over $120 for 1 adult and 2 school aged kids. But the kids had a blast and I figure it is a once a year thing.

[Anonymous]

Two adults, two kids. So $20 for admission (we parked at the mall), then $25 in tickets. Spent most of the tickets on the older child, as the younger one was just under the 36" limit for the kiddie rides. $13 for funnel cake and lemonade + refill. Walked around and saw the animals, sat on the tractors. Went home for a late lunch. Total damage: $58

[Anonymous]

I spent a whopping total of $20 to take my preschooler and toddler (parking + adult entrance fee). Avoided the rides entirely, packed lunch, got a coupon for a free ice cream cone. We had a great time riding the tractor, seeing all the animals, and watching some of the free shows. That said, I'm sure it will get more expensive once they realize what else they are missing.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if there are discount coupons to the fair? I was thinking of going this week.

[Anonymous]

We are a family of six. We went yesterday and spent about $120. Two entrance fees, Four ride wristbands (one for my dh and three for the older kids.) Our little guy got a free wristband and I did not ride. We took a cooler in the car with bottled water and sandwiches. We took half the water in with us initially and then came back out later to grab the rest of the water and sandwiches. We did purchase a funnel cake and a couple of cups of ice cream to share, as well as a few fishing games for the little guy. I swear we would have spent $20 just on water if we had not taken our own bottles. It was quick for myself to pop out to the car when needed. The kids had a blast so it was well worth it in my opinion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spent a whopping total of $20 to take my preschooler and toddler (parking + adult entrance fee). Avoided the rides entirely, packed lunch, got a coupon for a free ice cream cone. We had a great time riding the tractor, seeing all the animals, and watching some of the free shows. That said, I'm sure it will get more expensive once they realize what else they are missing.

I remember getting a coupon for a free ice cream last year, can you say where/how you got one this year? A reading list or something?

[Anonymous]

Parking and admission for me (kids free): $20. Smoothies to have with our packed lunch: $15. Climbing wall x2: $10. Lemonade: $5. Cheese and fruit x2: $5. They had a choice of games or rides, they chose games: $30. I spent $5 somewhere else, but I can't recall where.
Total: $90 for 4 hours of entertainment and countless conversations about pregnant cows and why we will never own bunnies.