County Fair Guide

Utah State Fair

Salt Lake City, Utah

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2026 Dates

September 10–20, 2026

Duration

11 days

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Size

large

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Founded

Since 1856

Notable Fact

The Utah State Fair traces to 1856, when the Deseret Agricultural and Manufacturing Society held Salt Lake City's first agricultural exposition — four decades before Utah became a state. It moved to its present fairgrounds, then called Agriculture Park, in 1902.

Source: Deseret News

The Fair

Salt Lake City's Utah State Fair traces its roots to 1856, four decades before Utah became a state. It is held each September at the state fairpark and centers on agricultural competitions, a carnival midway, and live entertainment.

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