AZ State Fair

September Night-ly Giveaways
2025-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ, United States
Get ready for even more value during September Nights✨
On select nights, we’re boosting your experience with a special surprise: FREE promotional items given away to the first Fairgoers who get to the gates at 5 PM! It’s our way of adding extra excitement to your visit, ensuring you feel the Fair fun from the moment you step through the gates.
9/19: Arizona State Fair Light Up Wands and Tote Bags
9/20: Arizona State Park Day Pass
9/21: Texas Roadhouse Entree Voucher
9/25: Panda Express Bowl Voucher and Panda Express Tote Bag
9/26: Napier Outdoor Ball Cap and AZ Game & Fish Magazine Coupon
9/27: NYPD 14″ Pizza Voucher and Gorilla Energy Drink (Ultimate Flavor)
9/28: Capri-Sun Drink (Fruit Punch & Pacific Cooler) and Maricopa County Fair Family Pack

Kerr's Farm Tours Presented by AZ Milk Producers
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Agriculture Center, AZ, United States
Experience Arizona’s agricultural roots at the State Fair! See adorable baby cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, and chicks up close in our engaging farm exhibit.

Arizona Ag Display
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Did you know Arizona produces enough beef to feed 8 million people? Come grow your Ag knowledge and learn fascinating facts about cattle, sheep, goats, swine and more.

Great American Petting Zoo
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Agriculture Center, AZ, United States
Get up close and personal with furry and fuzzy friends. Snap a selfie with a sheep. Free with your Fair Admission.

Thunderbird Model Railroad
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
To quote Thomas,”Little engines CAN do big things!” Check out the Thunderbird Model Railroad Club underneath the Grandstand, where nearly two thousand feet of miniature railroad track come to life.

Arts and Craft Demonstrations
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Located in North & South Hall in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Grow your happiness and celebrate creativity in action. Discover the passion of local makers with quilting, woodworking, goat milk soap making, paper crafts, diamond art, and Native American art.
Art and Demonstrations Include:

Brian Chest – Anime Art
Kevin Sekakuku – Native American Carver
Eldrid Matt – Native American Jewelry Artist
Lyn Tanaguwana – Hopi Basket Weaver
Caila Tanaguwana – Hopi Artist
Linda David – Wood Artist

Fine Arts and Photography
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Location
September: Lower Concourse of the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
October: South Hall of the Coliseum.
From breathtaking landscapes and striking portraits to vibrant paintings and imaginative works of art, inspiration abounds in our galleries. Support local talent, and take home a masterpiece of your own.

Home, Youth and School, and 4-H Arts
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Location:
September: North Hall in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum
October: South Hall in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum
From handmade quilts, baked goods, and crafts in Home Arts, to colorful paintings and projects in Youth & School Arts, to the hard work and dedication of our 4-H exhibitors, these displays (many for sale) showcase the imagination, talent, and passion of our community.

Culinary Arts and Quilts
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Location: South Hall in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Explore the heart of the Fair, where local artistry and tradition come to life. Admire the incredible craftsmanship in every stitch of stunning quilts, and savor a taste of homemade excellence with mouthwatering baked goods and perfectly preserved jams.

Arizona Wines Display
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Location: South Hall in Veterans Memorial Coliseum
From the high desert to sunny valleys, Arizona wines are as vibrant as our landscapes. Stroll our display to explore bold reds, crisp whites, and see why Arizona is the next great wine destination.

Arizona is for Lovebirds
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Location:
September: Ag Center
October: Paradise Perch
Bright, colorful, and full of personality — peach-faced lovebirds have made Phoenix their home! Originally from Africa, these small parrots have flourished in our desert city, nesting in palm trees and adding vibrant flashes of green, blue, and peach to our neighborhoods.

Plundering Parrots of Agriculture
2025-09-21 17:00 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Colorfully playful one minute, crop pillagers the next. Check out Macaws, Cockatoos, Conures and even Love Birds.

Kids Activity Zone
2025-09-21 17:00 - 22:00 | AZ, United States
A cool place for kids to relax, play, and let their creativity shine. Little ones can solve fun puzzles, color their favorite pictures, and enjoy hands-on activities designed just for them.

Painted Desert Stage Artist: Lizzy Nilsen
2025-09-21 17:00 - 22:00 | AZ, United States
Local Phoenix muralists bring their incredible unique talent to the fair. Watch art come to life as a different artist everyday transforms a blank canvas to a one-of-a-kind piece of art. From portraits of bands to fence climbing goats, each picture will contain something fair related. Paintings stay on display throughout the fair.
About Lizzy Nilsen:
Lizzy Nilsen is a visual artist and muralist known for her vibrant, hand-painted works celebrating culture, nature, and community. Her art blends bold color palettes with folkloric influences and modern design, bringing warmth and connection to both large-scale murals and intimate canvases. Thriving in interactive settings, Lizzy’s work sparks joy and curiosity for audiences of all ages. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook: @the.local.artisan

Fushicho Daiko
2025-09-21 17:15 - 17:45, 2025-09-21 18:45 - 19:15, 2025-09-21 20:30 - 21:00 | AZ, United States
Showcasing the true meaning of community and being in sync. Experience the powerful drum beats of traditional Japanese taiko. Performed by Fushicho Daiko Dojo in downtown Phoenix, one of the largest taiko dojos in the country.

Shanghai Circus
2025-09-21 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-21 19:15 - 19:45 | AZ, United States
Marvel at gravity-defying stunts, breathtaking agility, and precision artistry as they perform three captivating shows daily. Grow your Gao Xing during September Nights. Free with your Fair Admission.

Turkey Stampede
2025-09-21 17:30 - 18:00, 2025-09-21 19:00 - 19:30 | AZ, United States
Witness a hilarious and unexpected scene as turkeys race to the finish line, chasing after “Big Red,” a remote-controlled monster truck.

Off Axis Stunt Show
2025-09-21 17:45 - 18:15, 2025-09-21 19:15 - 19:45 | AZ, United States
Adrenaline fans – Fair meets Flair with BMX stunts and tricks on a massive tramp wall. Only during September Nights and free with your Fair Admission.

Bright Heart Circus of Juggling and Hula Hoops
2025-09-21 17:45 - 18:15, 2025-09-21 19:15 - 19:45 | AZ, United States
Glowing hula hoop feats and joyous circus entertainment. Free with your Fair Admission and only during September Nights.

Parrots of the Caribbean
2025-09-21 18:15 - 18:45, 2025-09-21 19:45 - 20:15 | AZ, United States
Enjoy a free pirate adventure for the whole family! Watch our clever parrots search for treasure in this fun-filled show, happening twice nightly.

Lucha Libre
2025-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | AZ, United States
Since its introduction to Mexico in the early 20th century, Lucha Libre has developed into a unique form of the genre, characterized by colorful masks, rapid sequences of holds and maneuvers, and high-flying techniques. The show will feature luchadors Mascarita Sagrada , Mini Halcon, Hit Girl, Mariachi Montaña , & much more! Free with your Fair Admission and only during September Nights.

Figure 8 Races
2025-09-21 19:00 - 20:45 | AZ, United States
Free with Fair Admission
Fri-Sun Sep 19-21 | 7 PM
Fri-Sun Sep 26-28 | 7 PM
The speed of dirt track racing on a track shaped like an 8, with the thrill of possible collisions as drivers cross the paths of other cars in the X while racing. This is not a demolition derby, but instead real race cars risking it all to cross the finish line first without colliding with another car in the X. The whole family is sure to enjoy this intense race!

Drone Show
2025-09-21 20:15 - 21:15 | AZ, United States
Look to the skies as 300 dazzling drones tell the story of the Arizona State Fair. A nightly spectacle only during September Nights at the Fair. Between 8:15 and 9:15 PM.
