Parent's Guide to the SD Fair: TICKETS & DISCOUNTS

OK, I'll get right to all the details that (I think) parents want to know. Here's an outline that I'll be updating over the next few days...
INTRO <--click here
GENERAL INFORMATION, GUEST SERVICES & FOOD <--click here
TICKETS & DISCOUNTS <--you are here
PARKING <--click here
KIDS RIDE GUIDE <--click here
KIDS ACTIVITIES <--click here
TICKETS & DISCOUNTS
Please don’t pay full price to get into the Fair…with so many ways to save, there’s an option for every single person to get into the Fair for a discount, or even for FREE. There are 21 different discounts to be exact! Here are all the ways to save:
Most of this information comes directly from the Fair's website: sdfair.com
REGULAR PRICED TICKETS AT THE GATE:
$20 adults 13-61
$14 seniors 62+
$14 kids 6-12
FREE! kids 5 and under
WHERE to BUY TICKETS:
Online at sdfair.com
Ticketmaster, fees apply
Albertsons & Vons has discounted tickets
Costco has ticket/ride combo package
TICKET DEALS!!!!
FREE FRIDAY ENTRANCE for KIDS ages 6-12 <—click here
Kids 12 and under get FREE admission to the Fair EVERY FRIDAY!
Note: Kids 5 and under are FREE everyday.
FREE READERS TICKET for KIDS ages 6-12 <—click here
If a child reads 10 age appropriate books and have it verified by their teacher or librarian, they’ll get into the Fair for FREE!
You’ll need to download the Reading Certificate here (english, spanish), have it verified by a teacher or librarian and then present it at the Fair gate entrance.
FREE ADMISSION ON FOSTER DAY, Thursday June 6th <—click here
Bring a donation of new clothes or cash to the gate entrance between 11am-2pm on Thursday June 6th and you’ll get FREE ADMISSION into the Fair. Your donation will help Mattress Firm help San Diego Foster Kids!