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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.

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.

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… Continue reading Fushicho Daiko

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.

Witness a hilarious and unexpected scene as turkeys race to the finish line, chasing after “Big Red,” a remote-controlled monster truck.

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.

Glowing hula hoop feats and joyous circus entertainment. Free with your Fair Admission and only during September Nights.

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… Continue reading Fushicho Daiko

Witness a hilarious and unexpected scene as turkeys race to the finish line, chasing after “Big Red,” a remote-controlled monster truck.

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.

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.

Glowing hula hoop feats and joyous circus entertainment. Free with your Fair Admission and only during September Nights.

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… Continue reading Drone Show

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… Continue reading Fushicho Daiko

Witness a hilarious and unexpected scene as turkeys race to the finish line, chasing after “Big Red,” a remote-controlled monster truck.

Glowing hula hoop feats and joyous circus entertainment. Free with your Fair Admission and only during September Nights.

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.

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.

Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden and his Cast of Characters are Hilarious. Don't miss this seriously funny show! Fabulous Fair FUN for the Whole Family.

Feeling a little bit country? Or a little bit rock and roll? Or both? You’ll be dancing either way. Being bullied? The Chicago Honey Bear Buddies can help.

Witness the beauty and grace of color and movement with beautiful and rhythmic sounds of the first nations. Learn about the original inhabitants of this land, through world champion hoop… Continue reading Native Spirit

Multiple Stages Oct 2-5: Strolling Oct 9-12: Skyline Stage The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on!  Specializing in family… Continue reading Yo-Yo Guy John Higby

Thu-Sun | Oct 2-26 2:00 - 2:30 pm 5:00 - 5:30 pm 6:15 - 6:45 pm 8:15 - 8:45 pm The high seas come alive in the desert, with two… Continue reading Dueling Pirates High Dive

Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden and his Cast of Characters are Hilarious. Don't miss this seriously funny show! Fabulous Fair FUN for the Whole Family.

Feeling a little bit country? Or a little bit rock and roll? Or both? You’ll be dancing either way. Being bullied? The Chicago Honey Bear Buddies can help.

Experience the vibrant rhythms and captivating stories of the South Pacific - Hawai‘i, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga - through a spectacular showcase of dance and music. Each island’s… Continue reading Polynesian Dancers

Parrot keeper and behaviorist, Nancy Riegler takes guests on a tour moving perch to perch through our little jungle-at-the-fair introducing eager onlookers to each of the birds giving each a… Continue reading Squawk Talk

Widely known as the Balloon Man, this new vaudevillian performer blends classic songs and sound effects with pop culture.

Location: 10/2-10/5: Avenue Stage 10/9-10/12: Strolling 10/16-19/19: Skyline Stage 10/23-10/26: Avenue Stage Award-winning juggling duo specializing in energetic vaudeville performances that include partner juggling, futuristic electric unicycles and luminescent laughter.

Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden and his Cast of Characters are Hilarious. Don't miss this seriously funny show! Fabulous Fair FUN for the Whole Family.

Witness the beauty and grace of color and movement with beautiful and rhythmic sounds of the first nations. Learn about the original inhabitants of this land, through world champion hoop… Continue reading Native Spirit

Multiple Stages Oct 2-5: Strolling Oct 9-12: Skyline Stage The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on!  Specializing in family… Continue reading Yo-Yo Guy John Higby

Thu-Sun | Oct 2-26 2:00 - 2:30 pm 5:00 - 5:30 pm 6:15 - 6:45 pm 8:15 - 8:45 pm The high seas come alive in the desert, with two… Continue reading Dueling Pirates High Dive

Widely known as the Balloon Man, this new vaudevillian performer blends classic songs and sound effects with pop culture.

Feeling a little bit country? Or a little bit rock and roll? Or both? You’ll be dancing either way. Being bullied? The Chicago Honey Bear Buddies can help.

Experience the vibrant rhythms and captivating stories of the South Pacific - Hawai‘i, Samoa, New Zealand, Fiji, and Tonga - through a spectacular showcase of dance and music. Each island’s… Continue reading Polynesian Dancers

Think you can’t be hypnotized? Think again. Described as “wickedly funny” and featured in L.A. Weekly, this is a must see, ever-changing, crowd pleasing show.

Thu-Sun | Oct 2-26 2:00 - 2:30 pm 5:00 - 5:30 pm 6:15 - 6:45 pm 8:15 - 8:45 pm The high seas come alive in the desert, with two… Continue reading Dueling Pirates High Dive

Multiple Stages Oct 2-5: Strolling Oct 9-12: Skyline Stage The Yo-Yo Guy is an interactive performance with yo-yos, unicycle, and a giant yo-yo that John walks on!  Specializing in family… Continue reading Yo-Yo Guy John Higby

Parrot keeper and behaviorist, Nancy Riegler takes guests on a tour moving perch to perch through our little jungle-at-the-fair introducing eager onlookers to each of the birds giving each a… Continue reading Squawk Talk

Witness the beauty and grace of color and movement with beautiful and rhythmic sounds of the first nations. Learn about the original inhabitants of this land, through world champion hoop… Continue reading Native Spirit

Location: 10/2-10/5: Avenue Stage 10/9-10/12: Strolling 10/16-19/19: Skyline Stage 10/23-10/26: Avenue Stage Award-winning juggling duo specializing in energetic vaudeville performances that include partner juggling, futuristic electric unicycles and luminescent laughter.

Widely known as the Balloon Man, this new vaudevillian performer blends classic songs and sound effects with pop culture.

Thu-Sun | Oct 2-26 2:00 - 2:30 pm 5:00 - 5:30 pm 6:15 - 6:45 pm 8:15 - 8:45 pm The high seas come alive in the desert, with two… Continue reading Dueling Pirates High Dive