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.
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Paradise Perch Bird Display
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.
Arts and Craft Demonstrations
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
Fine Arts and Photography
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
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
Culinary Arts and Quilts
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
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
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.
Sheep Show
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.
Oasis Camel Dairy Show
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 and what to make with camel milk.
Kerr’s Farm Tours Presented by AZ Milk Producers
Agriculture Center AZ, United StatesExperience 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
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
Agriculture Center AZ, United StatesGet up close and personal with furry and fuzzy friends. Snap a selfie with a sheep. Free with your Fair Admission.
Kids Activity Zone
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.
Billy Kidd
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 street magic have allowed Billy to perform in Theaters and on Television screens worldwide.
Lessa Hoops
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.
Native Spirit
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.
Salsa Steel Drum Band
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.
Dueling Pirates High Dive
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!”
Billy Kidd
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 street magic have allowed Billy to perform in Theaters and on Television screens worldwide.
Lessa Hoops
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.
Native Spirit
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.
Squawk Talk
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
Barrel O’ Fun
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
The Incredible Tanzanian Acrobats
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
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 street magic have allowed Billy to perform in Theaters and on Television screens worldwide.
Native Spirit
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.
Salsa Steel Drum Band
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.
Dueling Pirates High Dive
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!”
Arizona is for Lovebirds
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.
Barrel O’ Fun
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
Circus Luminesence
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.
Lessa Hoops
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.
Comedy Hypnotist Tyzen
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.
One of These Nights
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 believe your lyin’ eyes.
Salsa Steel Drum Band
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.
Dueling Pirates High Dive
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!”
Squawk Talk
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
All Star Monster Trucks
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 Dirt Crew, the original monster dump truck.
Mastodon
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 of the most influential rock bands of the modern era. With a catalog that includes Leviathan, Crack The Skye, and Emperor of Sand, their sonic… Continue reading Mastodon
Circus Luminesence
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.
The Incredible Tanzanian Acrobats
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.
Barrel O’ Fun
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.
Squawk Talk
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
Dueling Pirates High Dive
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!”
One of These Nights
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 believe your lyin’ eyes.
Circus Luminesence
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.
Comedy Hypnotist Tyzen
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.
The Incredible Tanzanian Acrobats
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.
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.