2024 Arizona State Fair: Prices, parking, deals and more
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The Arizona State Fair opens Friday. Photo: Joshua Lott/The Washington Post via Getty Images
The Arizona State Fair opens Friday and continues through Oct. 27.
- Here's what you need to know to make the most of it.
Logistics
The fair runs Thursdays and Sundays from noon to 9pm and Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 10pm.
- Admission is $15 and children 7 and younger get in free.
- Two official parking lots cost $15 and there are two free park-and-ride locations where guests can take a $2 shuttle to the fairgrounds.
- Bags are allowed, but bring a clear one for faster security inspection.
Performances
Tickets for the Coliseum Concert Series start at $25 and include fair admission.
- The All-American Rejects, Oct. 12
- I Love the 90s Tour with Vanilla Ice, Rob Base and Montell Jordan, Oct. 18
- Big Time Rush, Oct. 25
Food
You can have all the classic fair treats like corn dogs and funnel cakes, but ABC15 reports there are some new, creative offerings, including:
- Cotton candy cake: Layers of cotton candy shaped into a round cake to celebrate the fair's 140th anniversary. Share a slice — or don't!
- Watermelon taco: A thick wedge of watermelon filled with soft serve.
- Pickle split: Think banana split but with a dill pickle topped with pineapple whip, sour candy spaghetti and Tajin.
Rides
Whether you want a thrilling coaster, a spooky haunted house or a ferris wheel ride with stunning skyline views, the fair's got you covered.
- Tickets can be purchased onsite or using the RCS Funpass App. On the app, you can buy 16 tickets for $20, 40 tickets for $50 or 60 tickets for $75.
- Rides cost 3-14 tickets.
- Unlimited ride wristbands are only available on Thursdays between noon and 6pm and cost $50. Available for purchase onsite only.
- You can purchase a fast pass inside the fairgrounds for $30.
Deals
There are a few ways to save on your fair outing this year.
- Read & Ride: Children ages 5-14 can get up to three free rides when a parent, teacher or guardian confirms they've finished a book.
- Feel Good Fridays: 10 canned or nonperishable food items will get you free admission every Friday (except opening day) between noon and 6pm.
$3 Taste of the Fair: Each Friday (except opening day), every food stand will have one $3 item between noon and 6pm.