
Thunderbird Model Railroad
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.
Sep 19 - Oct 26
Gates open Sep 19 - 28 at 5 PM
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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.
Macaws, sulphur crested cockatoo, sun conures, Amazon parrots and a flock of love birds await you. Relax in the shade with a cool drink and feathery friends.
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… Continue reading Arts and Craft Demonstrations
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… Continue reading Fine Arts and Photography
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… Continue reading Home, Youth and School, and 4-H Arts
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… Continue reading Culinary Arts and Quilts
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,… Continue reading Arizona Wines Display
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… Continue reading Arizona is for Lovebirds
See stunning sheep such as Karakuls, Oxfords, Suffolks, Hampshires, and more as they compete for Grand Champion.Grow your happiness while learning about wool production.
Camels can thrive without water for up to two weeks, carry up to 600 pounds, and produce 5-6 litres of milk per day. Come learn what’s in a camel’s hump… Continue reading Oasis Camel Dairy Show
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.
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.
Get up close and personal with furry and fuzzy friends. Snap a selfie with a sheep. Free with your Fair Admission.
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… Continue reading Kids Activity Zone
Billy Kidd is a Magician that excels in all types of magic performance. Her sleight of hand skills as a close up artist combined with her experience doing stage and… Continue reading Billy Kidd
Location 10/9-10/12: Strolling 10/16-10/19: Avenue Stage 10/23-10/26: Skyline Stage An award winning hula hoop performer with mind bending flexibility that will leave you dazzled. Her 30 hoop “slinky” finale will… Continue reading Lessa Hoops
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
Spreading the joy of steel pan drum music across the nation, including Latin, Jazz, Reggae, Oldies, kids songs, Jimmy Buffett/Bob Marley, this popular steel drum band plays it all.
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
Billy Kidd is a Magician that excels in all types of magic performance. Her sleight of hand skills as a close up artist combined with her experience doing stage and… Continue reading Billy Kidd
Location 10/9-10/12: Strolling 10/16-10/19: Avenue Stage 10/23-10/26: Skyline Stage An award winning hula hoop performer with mind bending flexibility that will leave you dazzled. Her 30 hoop “slinky” finale will… Continue reading Lessa Hoops
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
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
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
As a testament to the spirit and resilience of the Tanzanian people, these acrobats showcase the rich traditions, culture and creativity of Dar es Salaam.
Billy Kidd is a Magician that excels in all types of magic performance. Her sleight of hand skills as a close up artist combined with her experience doing stage and… Continue reading Billy Kidd
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
Spreading the joy of steel pan drum music across the nation, including Latin, Jazz, Reggae, Oldies, kids songs, Jimmy Buffett/Bob Marley, this popular steel drum band plays it all.
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
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… Continue reading Arizona is for Lovebirds
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
Location: 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.
Location 10/9-10/12: Strolling 10/16-10/19: Avenue Stage 10/23-10/26: Skyline Stage An award winning hula hoop performer with mind bending flexibility that will leave you dazzled. Her 30 hoop “slinky” finale will… Continue reading Lessa Hoops
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.
Tired of life in the fast lane or being labeled as a witchy woman? Grab a tequila sunrise and take it easy with this tribute to the Eagles. You won’t… Continue reading One of These Nights
Spreading the joy of steel pan drum music across the nation, including Latin, Jazz, Reggae, Oldies, kids songs, Jimmy Buffett/Bob Marley, this popular steel drum band plays it all.
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
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
Free with Fair Admission Location: Grandstand Arena Feel the roar of a no-rules, no time limit, no holds barred freestyle Monster Truck throwdown featuring two new trucks - Blockhead and… Continue reading All Star Monster Trucks
GRAMMY® Award-winning rock titans Mastodon bring their legendary sound to the Arizona State Fair. Known for their genre-defying music and epic live performances, Mastodon has solidified their place as one… Continue reading Mastodon
Location: 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.
As a testament to the spirit and resilience of the Tanzanian people, these acrobats showcase the rich traditions, culture and creativity of Dar es Salaam.
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
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
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
Tired of life in the fast lane or being labeled as a witchy woman? Grab a tequila sunrise and take it easy with this tribute to the Eagles. You won’t… Continue reading One of These Nights
Location: 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.
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.
As a testament to the spirit and resilience of the Tanzanian people, these acrobats showcase the rich traditions, culture and creativity of Dar es Salaam.
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.