Chicago Honey Bear Dancers
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.
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Thu - Sun ● Oct 1 - Nov 1
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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 dancers.
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 leave your head spinning in amazement.
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 90 ft high dive towers, plank diving, clown diving, and a dueling high dive that’ll make you yell “AAAARGH!” View Additional Times
The tradition of vaudeville ventriloquism turned upside down for a new generation. As seen on America’s Got Talent, and a double decade headliner on the Disney Cruise Line.
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 dancers.
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 shows, this show is great for all ages!
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 chance to show off their own unique talents and stories. Educational and entertaining, our colorful jungle clowns will teach you a thing or two about… Continue reading Squawk Talk
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.
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.
The tradition of vaudeville ventriloquism turned upside down for a new generation. As seen on America’s Got Talent, and a double decade headliner on the Disney Cruise Line.
Experience an up close encounter with unique wildlife from around the world. Learn from the experts at Wildlife World Zoo.
Come see Painted Soul live at the Whiskey and Wine Stage!
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 dancers.
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 leave your head spinning in amazement.
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 90 ft high dive towers, plank diving, clown diving, and a dueling high dive that’ll make you yell “AAAARGH!” View Additional Times
Experience an up close encounter with unique wildlife from around the world. Learn from the experts at Wildlife World Zoo.
Come see Kristi Gee and Gigi Dixon live at the Carnival Stage!
Come see Tina Bailey live at the Coliseum Club Stage!
Come see The VanReed Brothers live at the Hangout!
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.
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.
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 shows, this show is great for all ages!
You’re not in Garden Grove, you’re in the heart of Arizona listening to Sublime’s legendary hits. Don’t practice Santeria? We got all you need. Free with your Fair Admission.
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 90 ft high dive towers, plank diving, clown diving, and a dueling high dive that’ll make you yell “AAAARGH!” View Additional Times
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 leave your head spinning in amazement.
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 chance to show off their own unique talents and stories. Educational and entertaining, our colorful jungle clowns will teach you a thing or two about… Continue reading Squawk Talk
Come see Painted Soul live at the Whiskey and Wine Stage!
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.
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.
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 90 ft high dive towers, plank diving, clown diving, and a dueling high dive that’ll make you yell “AAAARGH!” View Additional Times
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 chance to show off their own unique talents and stories. Educational and entertaining, our colorful jungle clowns will teach you a thing or two about… Continue reading Squawk Talk
You’re not in Garden Grove, you’re in the heart of Arizona listening to Sublime’s legendary hits. Don’t practice Santeria? We got all you need. Free with your Fair Admission.
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 shows, this show is great for all ages!
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.
Give back and get rewarded! On Fridays in October (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24), bring 7 canned food items between 12PM - 6PM and receive one free admission ticket. Presented by Sanderson Ford, this promotion benefits St. Mary’s Food Bank, helping families in need while you enjoy a day of Fair fun.
VIEW FOOD FLIGHT MAP Taste your way through the Fair with Food Flight Fridays! Every vendor offers $5 tasting items from 12PM - 6PM on select Fridays (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24). Upgrade with a Food Flight Pass and get 5 vouchers, Fair admission, and a souvenir lanyard - making it the ultimate foodie adventure.
From Flemish Giants to Netherland Dwarfs, discover the delightful world of rabbits and cavies. Meet these furry friends and see how they help us grow happiness—one hop at a time!
Learn the difference between hard working, milk-producing dairy goat breeds like the Nigerian Dwarfs, LaManchas, Nubians with their floppy ears, just to name a few.
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.
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 soap making, paper crafts, diamond art, and Native American art. Art and Demonstrations Include: Brian Chest - Anime Art Kevin Sekakuku - Native American Carver… 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 abounds in our galleries. Support local talent, and take home a masterpiece of your own.
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,… Continue reading Home, Youth and School, and 4-H Arts
