HUTCHINSON, Kan.— The open class entry deadline for this years Kansas State Fair is Friday, August 15. Deadlines are also approaching for several discount offers.

 *  Discounted gate and carnival ride tickets are on sale at any Dillons Food Stores, on-line, by phone at 800-362-3247 and at the State Fair Ticket Office.

 *  To commemorate the 20th year of our partnership with Farrow Shows/North American Midway Entertainment, a specially priced wristband voucher is available now through August 23 for just $20, a savings of $5 off the regular price.  Vouchers are good on any of the wristband days.  

*  Purchase your U.S. Cellular Grandstand concert tickets now through August 23 and your gate admission to the Fair is included.  After August 23 a separate purchase of gate admission is required.

This years Kansas State Fair begins September 5th.