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The Arizona State Fair traces its roots to 1884, one of the oldest continuously recognized state fairs in the West, predating Arizona statehood by nearly three decades.
Source: Arizona State Fair (official)Visitor Tips
The Arizona State Fair runs all of October into November — the Phoenix fall weather is ideal and the fair is easily accessible via light rail from throughout the Valley.
About Arizona State Fair
Every year, Phoenix hosts the Arizona State Fair, which is a 32-day October-November spectacular at the state fairgrounds in central Phoenix, drawing millions of visitors for the Southwest's premier annual fair. Since its 1884 founding, it's endured as a century-plus Arizona agricultural tradition.
What to Expect
Expect champion livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, nationally known grandstand entertainment, a massive midway, diverse food vendors, and the full Arizona state fair experience.
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