Directions & Parking
Parking Information
The Arizona State Fair operates two official parking lots (North & West Lot), any other lots nearby are privately owned.
North Lot
$15
Enter off 19th Ave and Monte Vista or Encanto
Open 2 hours before admission gates
West Lot
$15
Between 19th Ave & 20th Ave, enter off Encanto
Opens 2 hours before admission gates
Park n’ Ride at Phoenix College
Enjoy a free and convenient ride to the Fair with our Phoenix College shuttle service.
Free Fair Shuttle from Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013
Enjoy a free and convenient ride to the Fair with our Phoenix College shuttle service just minutes from the Fairgrounds.
Shuttle Fees: Free
Note: No shuttles on Thursdays
September Schedule (Every 20 minutes):
- Friday – First shuttle at 5 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 9:40 PM
- Saturday & Sunday – First shuttle at 5 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 8:40 PM
- Return – Last shuttle back to Phoenix College leaves the Fairgrounds at 11PM
October Schedule (Every 20 minutes):
- Friday – First shuttle at 5 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 9:40 PM
- Saturday & Sunday – First shuttle at 12 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 8:40 PM
- Return – Last shuttle back to Phoenix College leaves the Fairgrounds at 11PM
Driving Directions
From East Valley and Southern Arizona Cities:
From I-10 westbound, take exit #143 C (19th Avenue exit). Make a right (north) on 19th Avenue. Pass McDowell Road to either the Monte Vista or Encanto entrances. PLEASE NOTE: McDowell road is closed between 15th ave and 19th ave after 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
From the West Valley:
From I-10 eastbound, take exit #142 (27th Avenue exit). Make a left (north) on 27th Avenue to Thomas Road. Turn right on Thomas (east) and continue to 19th Avenue. Make a right (south) on 19th Avenue to the Monte Vista or Encanto parking entrances.
From the North Valley:
Take I-17 to exit #197 (19th Avenue, State Capitol exit). Travel north on 19th Avenue to the Monte Vista or Encanto entrances.