We recognize that these are still tough times financially for many families, including our own staff and volunteers, so this year we are again doing everything possible to provide discount tickets to our loyal visitors. However, costs are increasing every year.
As always we are discounting prices at our two advanced sales outlets, Tom Thumb and Albertson's. Buy your ticket ahead of time and we will cut the price of the Saturday or ticket back to $14 - a $6 savings over the cost at the gate. What can be better than that? We are also discounting our Sunday ticket to $14.
Buy weekend passes and save even more, and remember, we still give free admission to children 11 and under when accompanied by an adult family member.
Online ticket sales will be available in early 2018. Purchasers will receive an email with an attached file containing the tickets that you must print and bring to the gate together with a picture ID, such as a drivers license or military ID. Ticket purchaser must be present at the gate with the entire party.
All online sales are final. No refunds or exchanges will be made.
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Free - yes, arrive early and stay all night for absolutely nothing. Anyone in line at any gate on or before 7:00 pm is allowed in free.
After 7:00 pm - $10, but you can buy online for $5 and a 50% discount coupon will be available on this site hidden in (not very) secret places should you want to grab a bunch of friends from work and buy at the gate. Great place to celebrate the end of the week!
Daily ticket - $20
Discount tickets at $14 at Tom Thumb and Albertsons stores.
Daily ticket - $15
Discount tickets at $14 available at Tom Thumb and Albertsons stores.
Saturday and Sunday, two-day ticket - $25 - that's a saving of $10 off posted price.
Wekend pass - $30 - that's a saving of $15 off the posted price.
The Weekend Pass is the best deal. With this you get up to 18 hours of top quality music, dance and storytelling plus plenty of time to eat, drink and shop at over 250 arts and crafts shops. That is less than the price of the cheapest Cowboys ticket for just a 3 hour show!
Weekend passes available online or at the gate.
Children 11 and under free (when accompanied by an adult family member).
SCMA Members get a two-for-one on a daily ticket, two day ticket or weekend ticket purchased at the gate.
Seniors over 65 and serving military (with valid military ID) - $15 daily ticket. Individuals only - not valid for other members of your party unless they also qualify.
Leprechauns (in full ceremonian dress and carrying pot of gold) - Free!
Of course, the best deal of all is to be an NTIF volunteer - work one shift and spend the rest of the day on us!
NTIF is a pet friendly festival. In fact we have assisted in adopting out over 500 animals during our last 30 events. Most pets will be permitted entry for a nominal $1 donation that goes to a selected pet adoption agency. However, reptiles, birds, tarantulas and other pets that may disturb guests are not permitted. All pets, including Wombats, must be kept on a short leash at all times.
Tickets will be on sale at all gates during the following hours:
Day |
Start |
End |
Tom Thumb |
Online |
Gate |
Friday March 2nd |
6:00 pm |
7:00 pm |
n/a |
n/a |
Free |
Friday March 2nd |
7:00 pm |
10:00 pm |
n/a |
$5 |
$10 |
Saturday March 3rd |
10:30 am |
10:00 pm |
$14 |
$20 |
$20 |
Sunday March 4th |
11:30 am |
6:30 pm |
$14 |
$15 |
$15 |