Directions & Parking
Parking Information for Year Round Events
The Arizona State Fair operates two official parking lots (North & West Lot), any other lots nearby are privately owned.
Parking Lot Entrances
Monte Vista Gate
19th Ave and Monte Vista
Encanto Blvd
between 19th Ave and 20th Ave
South Parking
17th Ave and McDowell Rd.
Please refer to your event page for specific parking lot(s) and entrance information.
Parking Information for Arizona State Fair
Please note: The Parking Lots below are the only official Arizona Exposition and State Fair parking locations. Other lots nearby are privately owned.
VIP Parking
$62.74
Enter off East of 19th Ave. on Encanto Rd.
Limited reserved VIP Parking is available in our North Lot.
North Lot
$20
Enter off 19th Ave and Monte Vista or Encanto
Open 2 hours before admission gates
West Lot
$20
Between 19th Ave & 20th Ave, enter off Encanto
Opens 2 hours before admission gates
Park n’ Ride at Phoenix College
Enjoy a free and convenient ride to the Fair with our Phoenix College shuttle service.
Free Fair Shuttle from Phoenix College
1202 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013
Enjoy a free and convenient ride to the Fair with our Phoenix College shuttle service just minutes from the Fairgrounds.
Shuttle Fees: Free
Note: No shuttles on Thursdays
Schedule:
- Friday – First shuttle at 5 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 9:40 PM
- Saturday & Sunday – First shuttle at 12 PM | Last shuttle to Fair at 8:40 PM
- Return – Last shuttle back to Phoenix College leaves the Fairgrounds at 11PM
Driving Directions
From East Valley and Southern Arizona Cities:
From I-10 westbound, take exit #143 C (19th Avenue exit). Make a right (north) on 19th Avenue. Pass McDowell Road to either the Monte Vista or Encanto entrances. PLEASE NOTE: McDowell road is closed between 15th ave and 19th ave after 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
From the West Valley:
From I-10 eastbound, take exit #142 (27th Avenue exit). Make a left (north) on 27th Avenue to Thomas Road. Turn right on Thomas (east) and continue to 19th Avenue. Make a right (south) on 19th Avenue to the Monte Vista or Encanto parking entrances.
From the North Valley:
Take I-17 to exit #197 (19th Avenue, State Capitol exit). Travel north on 19th Avenue to the Monte Vista or Encanto entrances.