Event Description
The Arizona State Fair is ready to bring the fall vibes with its thrilling rides, food, and entertainment!
Before you head out to the fairgrounds, here’s everything you need to know about admission, parking, deals, new food, and the artists who will be performing this year!
KEY FUN FACTORS
- The Arizona State Fair runs from September 22 – October 29.
- From Sept. 22 – 24, the fair will open at 4 p.m. On every other fair date, the gates will open at 12 p.m.
- General Admission: $15
- Location: 1826 W. McDowell Rd in Phoenix
- VIP Cabanas [$200]
- Parking
- $12: MONTE VISTA GATE [19th Ave and Monte Vista]
- $8: ENCANTO BLVD [Between 19th Ave and 20th Ave]
- $30: VIP Parking [19th Ave and Monte Vista]
ATTRACTIONS
- Fairytales on Ice: Beauty & the Beast is coming to Phoenix this fall as part of the Arizona State Fair entertainment series. The award-winning skaters will glide across the ice from Sept. 28 – Oct. 8, 2023.
- Other attractions include:
‘DEALS & PROMOTIONS’
- “READ AND RIDE”: This deal can get your child free ride passes! To do so, your child will need to read one book and fill out this form. According to event officials, reading one book gets you one free ride and the kid can redeem up to three ride passes. Eligible ages are from 5 to 14 and the form must be signed by a teacher, parent, or guardian.
- UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS: According to event officials, these wristbands will be available for purchase every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and “honored for use until 8 p.m.” The wristbands cost $50 per person.
- “FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS”: If you bring 10 cans or items of non-perishable food on Fridays, you’ll get one free admission. This deal is redeemable on September 29, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from noon to 6 p.m. This deal is presented to you by Sanderson Ford and the cans collected will benefit Operation Santa Claus and St. Mary’s Food Bank.
- ARMED FORCES DAY: Veterans can receive free fair admission on Armed Forces Day Friday, October 20. This deal presented by Global Credit Union is valid on that date from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friends 55+: On Friday, October 13, you’ll be able to get in for free at the state fair- the ticket is valid from noon to 6 p.m.
- $3 TASTE OF THE FAIR: You’ll be able to enjoy $3 food every Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., according to event officials. This deal won’t be available on Opening Day, Friday, September 22.
“Everybody loves funky fair food! At the fair this year we have Pickled Tamale Bites. So, it’s pickles and cheese inside tamale masain a little ball and then you also have nacho cheese on the side to dip in it. It’s really good,” said Brianda Martinez, Arizona State Fair’s marketing director, to ABC15 in an interview.
