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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.

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

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.

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
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.

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:Â 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.

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.

Meat Goat Show
Meat goats compete to be the G.O.A.T. during this one week showcase.

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.

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.

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.

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!”

Barrel O’ Fun
This cracker presentation of magic and comedy featuring Charlie & Delilah will have you amazed and rolling in laughter.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!”

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.

Uptown Funk
Turn up the lazy song and get your uptown funk on with this tribute to Bruno Mars. I see your face!

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

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

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.

2Chainz
BUY TICKETS HERE Get ready for a night of pure energy as Grammy-winning rapper 2Chainz hits the stage at the Arizona State Fair. With platinum hits and iconic collabs this hip hop icon is bringing the heat for one night only to the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum on Friday October 24, 2025.

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.

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