The State Fair of Louisiana announced new ticketed VIP experiences for its 2025 event, including birthday party packages, a children’s interactive stuffed animal workshop, an exclusive rodeo lounge, and a Latino Day cultural event.

The fair, which features 60 carnival rides, shows, attractions and a petting zoo, will offer children’s birthday party packages for the first time.

Another new program, “Build-A-Midway Mate,” gives children the opportunity to create a 16-inch stuffed elephant, design a T-shirt, receive a birth certificate and a bag of cotton candy. Fair admission is included. Only 50 tickets will be sold for the experience.

The rodeo will feature a new VIP event called “Glitz and Grit” in the Lasso Lounge. The 21-and-older event includes box seating for the LRCA Finals Rodeo, a catered dinner, live music, two complimentary beverages and dessert.

On Latino Day, the fair will host “Fiesta en la Feria,” a 21-and-older VIP event that includes fair admission, cultural entertainment, live music, catered food and two complimentary beverages.

Information about pricing and availability is listed at statefairoflouisiana.com.