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2026 Arizona State Fair: Prices, parking, deals and more

The fair runs Thursdays through Sundays until Nov. 1.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arizona State Fair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/09/20/arizona-state-fair-2024-prices-parking-concerts-rides" data-vars-content-id="0c6d8031-f2eb-4f7d-8a7f-9a493bb5f1a5" data-vars-headline="2026 Arizona State Fair: Prices, parking, deals and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/09/20/arizona-state-fair-2024-prices-parking-concerts-rides" target="_self">Arizona State Fair</a> opened Thursday and continues through Nov. 1.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s what you need to know to make the most of it.</li></ul>

Where in the Valley? 

Where in the Valley can you find this fountain?

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Welcome to another edition of &quot;Where in the Valley?&quot;How it works: We show you something cool. You tell us where it is.

When to see peak fall colors in Arizona

You might have to wait and drive to get a taste of autumn.

Leaf-peepers, mark your calendars: Fall color is expected across most of the country by mid-October, according to a map on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Explore Fall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.explorefall.com/fall-foliage-map" data-vars-content-id="ce7fd3a5-a2fc-4082-a747-e5c18eac9c47" data-vars-headline="When to see peak fall colors in Arizona" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.explorefall.com/fall-foliage-map" target="_blank">Explore Fall</a>.Zoom in: Peak foliage is expected to sweep south over the next several weeks, though folks in Arizona have a lot of waiting — and some driving — to do before fall colors arrive.

One Camelback is officially open for business

One Camelback&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seven-year development saga" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/04/one-camelback-bmo-harris-bank-building-construction-underway" data-vars-content-id="8722dbed-b8ca-4001-9e17-e114085c9a40" data-vars-headline="One Camelback is officially open for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/03/04/one-camelback-bmo-harris-bank-building-construction-underway" target="_self">seven-year development saga</a> is officially over and the luxury apartment building&#x27;s first tenants have moved in. Why it matters: The shuttered BMO Harris Bank building was an eyesore for years, standing in disrepair on some of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="central Phoenix&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/07/30/the-whitney-central-phoenix-high-rise-mixed-use-arts-district" data-vars-content-id="8722dbed-b8ca-4001-9e17-e114085c9a40" data-vars-headline="One Camelback is officially open for business" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/07/30/the-whitney-central-phoenix-high-rise-mixed-use-arts-district" target="_self">central Phoenix&#x27;s</a> most prime real estate.

What to try at Seafood City's food hall

You can dine at Grill City, Slurp Alley or Crispy Town.

Seafood City has everything you need to make an awesome, home-cooked Filipino meal, but if you&#x27;re looking to eat out, they&#x27;ve got you covered, too.Catch up quick: North America&#x27;s largest Filipino grocery store chain <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opened its first Arizona location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/07/31/chandler-fashion-center-dining-redevelopment-seafood-city" data-vars-content-id="327765bf-9e25-4939-ba48-98180ec2afa8" data-vars-headline="What to try at Seafood City&#x27;s food hall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/07/31/chandler-fashion-center-dining-redevelopment-seafood-city" target="_self">opened its first Arizona location</a> in July at Chandler Fashion Center.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Phoenix

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner to Phoenix&#x27;s Arcadia neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Valley boasts 2 winners in Global Coffee Awards

Cartel Roasting Co. won the silver in the Global Coffee Awards' "Ready To Drink" category.

Two Valley coffee brewers were honored in this year&#x27;s Global Coffee Awards. State of play: Tempe-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cartel Roasting Co." data-vars-click-url="https://cartelroasting.co/" data-vars-content-id="3d920b08-1bd6-40e7-b59f-4ac6e32cc27e" data-vars-headline="Valley boasts 2 winners in Global Coffee Awards" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cartelroasting.co/" target="_blank">Cartel Roasting Co.</a>, which has 13 locations in Arizona and two in California, won a silver medal in the &quot;Ready to Drink&quot; bonus category for its cold brews.

5 questions with the chef of Michelin-recognized ShinBay

The exclusive omakase spot is one of Arizona's finest restaurants.

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Last month, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/27/arizona-michelin-stars-southwest-debut" data-vars-content-id="c6ade926-ef5b-4f8f-8847-26ab752c263c" data-vars-headline="5 questions with the chef of Michelin-recognized ShinBay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/08/27/arizona-michelin-stars-southwest-debut" target="_self">Michelin guide</a> recognized one of the Valley&#x27;s most exclusive dining experiences: Scottsdale&#x27;s omakase sushi spot <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ShinBay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.shin-bay.com/" data-vars-content-id="c6ade926-ef5b-4f8f-8847-26ab752c263c" data-vars-headline="5 questions with the chef of Michelin-recognized ShinBay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.shin-bay.com/" target="_blank">ShinBay</a>, which hosts just two seatings of up to 13 diners a night at $285 a pop.<ul><li>Chef Ken Takana — who took over for retired ShinBay founder Shinji Kurita in 2023 — emailed with Axios Phoenix <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="about the honor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/07/michelin-star-worthy-restaurants-arizona" data-vars-content-id="c6ade926-ef5b-4f8f-8847-26ab752c263c" data-vars-headline="5 questions with the chef of Michelin-recognized ShinBay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/01/07/michelin-star-worthy-restaurants-arizona" target="_self">about the honor</a>.</li></ul>

Lick your chops: Arizona Restaurant Week is back

Here's a guide to making your tastebuds happy.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fall edition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/09/23/phoenix-foodies-rejoice-fall-restaurant-week-begins" data-vars-content-id="df9700f6-c1c6-4fb9-87d4-b95e0ee16c8c" data-vars-headline="Lick your chops: Arizona Restaurant Week is back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/09/23/phoenix-foodies-rejoice-fall-restaurant-week-begins" target="_self">fall edition</a> of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Arizona Restaurant Week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/22/last-chance-arizona-restaurant-week-2025" data-vars-content-id="df9700f6-c1c6-4fb9-87d4-b95e0ee16c8c" data-vars-headline="Lick your chops: Arizona Restaurant Week is back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/05/22/last-chance-arizona-restaurant-week-2025" target="_self">Arizona Restaurant Week</a> kicks off Friday, meaning Valley foodies have the opportunity for special deals at more than 250 local eateries.How it works: Through Sept. 27, participating restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus for $33, $44 or $55.

Tempe's getting a new weekly farmers market

The market will run most Sunday mornings.

Tempe City Hall is closed on the weekends, but it&#x27;ll be a hub of activity every Sunday starting this October as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/04/tempe-age-demential-friendly-park-kiwanis" data-vars-content-id="180ccd48-47cb-42c3-ab13-96fd641de3de" data-vars-headline="Tempe&#x27;s getting a new weekly farmers market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/04/tempe-age-demential-friendly-park-kiwanis" target="_self">the city</a> debuts a new weekly farmers market.Why it matters: The Tempe City Hall Farmers Market — an accurate, if not very creative, name — will give Valley residents another option when looking for locally produced <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/02/bite-club-roman-god-of-fire-tempe-review" data-vars-content-id="180ccd48-47cb-42c3-ab13-96fd641de3de" data-vars-headline="Tempe&#x27;s getting a new weekly farmers market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/09/02/bite-club-roman-god-of-fire-tempe-review" target="_self">food</a> and wares.

Join Harry and Izzy for a night out at PV

My wife and I had a chance to venture out on the town, child-free, and used the opportunity to try an Indianapolis steakhouse that recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opened its first Arizona location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/scottsdale/2026/09/01/harry-and-izzys-opens-in-paradise-valley" data-vars-content-id="e8145be2-79c7-42a2-be78-d53ea9139c98" data-vars-headline="Join Harry and Izzy for a night out at PV" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/scottsdale/2026/09/01/harry-and-izzys-opens-in-paradise-valley" target="_self">opened its first Arizona location</a> as it makes the Valley its second home.State of play: Harry &amp; Izzy&#x27;s, from Huse Culinary, is a recent addition to PV, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/24/pv-paradise-valley-mall-redevelopment-new-businesses" data-vars-content-id="e8145be2-79c7-42a2-be78-d53ea9139c98" data-vars-headline="Join Harry and Izzy for a night out at PV" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/24/pv-paradise-valley-mall-redevelopment-new-businesses" target="_self">redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall</a>.

Tres Leches will close its doors Sunday 

There's one week left to enjoy Tres Leches Café before it closes for good.

Fans of Tres Leches Café have one last week before the popular Mexican coffee shop closes its doors forever. State of play: Tres Leches <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced on social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/treslechescafe/posts/pfbid027QvzEbpLJTkkKLYzTjNLJJHVaEpvpsaskJj2XaJheM24P5g2bN9HioVV8RzfkFTml" data-vars-content-id="c212b113-5ba3-4ccf-8c24-6b17c0543145" data-vars-headline="Tres Leches will close its doors Sunday " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/treslechescafe/posts/pfbid027QvzEbpLJTkkKLYzTjNLJJHVaEpvpsaskJj2XaJheM24P5g2bN9HioVV8RzfkFTml" target="_blank">announced on social media</a> over the weekend that Sunday will be the final day of its location at 1302 E. McDowell Road.

Bite club: When in Tempe, do as the Romans do

Pretty Decent Concepts' latest offering is an ode to ancient Rome's cooking and decor.

Roman God of Fire is bringing a taste of Ancient Rome to Tempe Town Lake.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.romangodoffire.com/" data-vars-content-id="949b486f-d778-48ec-b364-eac9130a2e3f" data-vars-headline="Bite club: When in Tempe, do as the Romans do" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.romangodoffire.com/" target="_blank">The restaurant</a> opened last month at Hayden Ferry Lakeside in Tempe, at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway.

7 Brew outbids Dutch Bros for defunct Salad and Go locations

More drive-thru coffee spots are coming to the Valley no matter what.

Coffee chain 7 Brew won a bankruptcy auction for a host of defunct Salad and Go locations, including many in the Valley, edging out rival coffee giant Dutch Bros.Why it matters: Many of the salad restaurant&#x27;s vacant locations will still become drive-thru coffee spots, but they&#x27;ll now bear the name of 7 Brew, which is trying to make inroads in Arizona.

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