2026 CHSF Admission Hours: (Gate Open / Gate Close) Friday, May 22nd: 5pm-10pm Saturday, May 23rd: 2pm-10pm Sunday, May 24th: 2pm-10pm Monday, May 25th: 2pm-9pm Tuesday, May 26th: 5pm-9pm Wednesday, May 27th: 5pm-9pm Thursday, May 28th: 5pm-9pm Friday, May 29th: 5pm-10pm Saturday, May 30th: 2pm-10pm Sunday, May 31st: 2pm-8pm Kids 5 & Under Free The Admission Gate will close nightly at posted time posted above, no new admissions will be permitted after that. Midway rides will continue operation for one hour past the gate closing time. Security Policy: We welcome all youth to the Cajun Heartland State Fair, however, youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older from 7 PM to close daily.