To continue providing a safe environment for the public and help expedite fairgoers’ entry into the fairgrounds, starting in 2025, the State Fair is implementing a policy that requires clear bags upon entry to the event. Exceptions to this policy will be made for medical bags, parenting bags, and soft-shell coolers after proper inspection.
Approved Bags | The following outlines bags that are permitted:
• Clear bags and soft-shell coolers that are 9 inches x 10 inches x 12 inches (9” x 10” x 12”) or smaller are allowed.
• Small clutch bags or purses do not have to be clear, but cannot exceed 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches (4.5” x 6.5”)
• Medical bags and parenting/childcare bags are allowed.
• These medical and parenting/childcare bags do not have to be clear or 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller, but will be searched at all entry gates.
• Medical bags containing medically necessary items, including but not limited to insulin, medication, portable oxygen, small soft pack coolers, and breast pumps.
• Soft-shell coolers that are 9 inches x 10 inches x 12 inches or smaller are allowed.
• Coolers must use ice packs or clear bagged ice. Loose ice is not permitted, to aid in more efficient search of coolers by security.
• All permitted bags are subject to search.
• There are no lockers or bag checks at the State Fair. Guests with a prohibited bag or item must return it to their vehicle or discard it properly. Prohibited items can NOT be held by security, staff, or volunteers.