Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden
Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden and his Cast of Characters are Hilarious. Don't miss this seriously funny show! Fabulous Fair FUN for the Whole Family.
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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.
Yo-Yo Guy John Higby
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!
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!” View Additional Times
George & Georgia
Come see George & Georgia Live at the Hangout!
Oliver Rage
Come see Oliver Rage live at the Carnival Stage!
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.
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.
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.
Skip Banks Balloon Man
Widely known as the Balloon Man, this new vaudevillian performer blends classic songs and sound effects with pop culture.
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.
Polynesian Dancers
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 unique heritage comes to life in graceful movements of hands, feet, and hips, telling powerful stories of character, faith, and courage. Dazzling, authentic costumes highlight… Continue reading Polynesian Dancers
Queen Nation
Feeling under pressure? Bring your best friends, somebody to love, and we will rock you with Queen Nation. Crowned the kings of the Queen tribute bands from around the world.
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.
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!” View Additional Times
Yo-Yo Guy John Higby
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!
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
High School Rodeo
Free with Fair Admission Sponsored by Arizona Department of Public Safety The Arizona High School Rodeo Association (AHSRA) promotes high school rodeo on a statewide scale and works towards bringing statewide recognition to the sport of rodeo. Members compete in bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, goat tying, tie-down and breakaway calf… Continue reading High School Rodeo
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.
Circus Luminesence
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.
Skip Banks Balloon Man
Widely known as the Balloon Man, this new vaudevillian performer blends classic songs and sound effects with pop culture.
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!” View Additional Times
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
Queen Nation
Feeling under pressure? Bring your best friends, somebody to love, and we will rock you with Queen Nation. Crowned the kings of the Queen tribute bands from around the world.
Polynesian Dancers
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 unique heritage comes to life in graceful movements of hands, feet, and hips, telling powerful stories of character, faith, and courage. Dazzling, authentic costumes highlight… Continue reading Polynesian Dancers
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.
Circus Luminesence
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.
Friends 55+
Sponsored by SCAN Health Plan Join us on Friday, October 3, 2025, for a special day dedicated to our amazing guests ages 55 and better. Enjoy a nostalgic afternoon filled with laughter, games, and great music including lively bingo hosted by the always-entertaining Hip Historian Marshall Shore from 12:30 - 2:30, then sing your heart out to all… Continue reading Friends 55+
Feel Good Fridays (Presented by Sanderson Ford)
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.
Food Flight Fridays
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.
Youth Livestock Show – Youth Week
Experience Arizona's future agricultural leaders shine! Watch as dedicated youth exhibit their skills, competing for the Grand Champion title. Cheer them on as they showcase prize-winning Pigs, Goats, Sheep, and Cattle. Witness the results of their effort and passion for agriculture at the Arizona State Fair.
Poultry Show
See if your fowl favorites match up with the judge’s pick for top bird. Immerse yourself in more poultry varieties than you can imagine. Grow your poultry happiness with Silkies, Leghorns, Naked Necks and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden
Ventriloquist Jerry Breeden and his Cast of Characters are Hilarious. Don't miss this seriously funny show! Fabulous Fair FUN for the Whole Family.
Guitarist Stephen Lord
Don’t miss Stephen, a powerhouse vocalist and guitarist who brings energy and versatility to every stage. With a song list that spans Country, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Top 40 hits from the 1930s to today, his performances truly offer something for everyone. From heartfelt classics like Piano Man to crowd-pleasing rockers from ZZ Top, Stephen… Continue reading Guitarist Stephen Lord
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.