DIRECTIONS & PARKING
PARKING & SHUTTLE INFORMATION
The Arizona State Fair operates two official parking lots (North & West Lot), any other lots nearby are privately owned.
New this year, you may park for FREE at the Phoenix College Lot or the State Capitol Lot and ride our air-conditioned shuttle for just $2 (CREDIT CARD ONLY).
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
Enter off 15th Ave or Thomas Road. Ride the $2 shuttle to the Fairgrounds. Shuttle runs every 20 mins.
PARK N’ RIDE AT STATE CAPITOL LOT
Enter off 15th Ave and/or Adams. Ride the $2 shuttle to the Fairgrounds. Shuttle runs every 20 mins.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Starting at 9 pm, Friday, October 4th, there will be multiple freeway closures and restrictions. Please be aware and plan your trip. Use AZ511.gov to best plan your trip to the Fair. See you at the Fair!
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.
PARK N’ RIDE FAQs
Phoenix College Lots
Enter off 15th Ave or Thomas Road.
State Capitol Lots (Downtown)
Enter off 15th Ave. and/or Adams.
FREE! While space is available, it is free to park at the Phoenix College and State Capitol lots.
It costs $2 roundtrip for each person 8 and above.
CREDIT CARDS ONLY. No cash accepted.
The lots open at:
5:00 pm on Thursday
5:00 pm on Friday
4:00 pm Sat Sep 21 | 12:00 pm on all other Saturdays
4:00 pm Sun Sep 22 | 12:00 pm on all other Sundays
The lots close at midnight every night.
Shuttles depart approximately every 20 minutes
The first shuttle begins at 5:20 pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 12:20 pm Saturdays and Sundays.
On Sat-Sun Sep 21-22, the first shuttle begins at 4:20
The last shuttle departs the Park N’ Ride Lots to the fair at 8:40 pm on Thursdays and Sundays and 9:40 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
The last shuttle departs the Fairgrounds at 11:00 pm every day.
Shuttle from the State Capitol Lot dropoff/pickup is at the McDowell Road Bus Stop at 19th Ave and McDowell Rd.
Shuttle from the Phoenix College Lot dropoff/pickup is at the North Parking lot (north side of Coliseum)
For Phoenix College Lots, use Public Transit Route 15 Stop at 15th Ave and Thomas.
For State Capitol Lot, use Public Transit Route 15 Stop at 15th Ave and Washington.
See below for Valley Metro information.
PUBLIC TRANSIT OPTIONS
Valley Metro
Click here to view the Valley Metro Map
Click here to view the Valley Metro App
19th Ave.
Rail stops / Park and Ride at 19th Ave and Bethany Home AND 19th Ave and Camelback
Route 19 (19th Ave) stops at 19th Ave and Monte Vista AND 19th Ave and McDowell
McDowell Road
Rail Stop at Central and McDowell Road
Route 17 (McDowell) stops at 18th Ave and McDowell Road
15th Ave
Bus Route 15 (15th Ave and McDowell Road)