About Maricopa County Fair
In Phoenix, the Maricopa County Fair is an eight-day April celebration in the nation's fifth-largest city, drawing large crowds from the Valley of the Sun for one of the Southwest's major spring fair events.
Visitor Tips
The Maricopa County Fair is held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in central Phoenix — April weather in the Valley is ideal before the summer heat sets in.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the diverse community spirit of the nation's largest county by population.
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