Arizona State Fair

Arizona, October 16-November 8, 2009 http://www.azstatefair.com

Is 100% self-supporting and receives no monies from the General Fund.
Has contributed $13 million to the General Fund in the last 11 years including $2.8 million in fiscal year 2009.
Adds $50 million to the AZ annual economy including $6 million in sales, income and property taxes and 1,320 full-time equivalent jobs.
Reflects the rich history of AZ and spans 3 centuries as a showcase for statewide talent.
Hosts one of the most popular All Indian Rodeos in the Southwest.
Fosters educational opportunities for children, particularly in the livestock and agriculture industries.
AESF is a strong supporter of 4-H and FFA programs.
AESF greatly appreciates your support and strives to preserve this valuable resource so that it may continue to educate, entertain, and assist the community.

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Fair Hours: Grounds Open: Tue.-Fri, Noon, Sat.-Sun, 10 a.m., Closed Mondays
Grounds Close: Sun.-Thurs., app. 11:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., app.1 a.m.
Admission Prices: Adult (ages 14-54), $10, Senior (55+), $5, Child (5-13), $5, Child (under 5), FREE.
Parking: $10 in all Fairground lots.

Entertainment:FAIR CONCERT SERIES. All shows are FREE with Fair admission on a first-come, first-served basis; Reserved Seats at additional cost as indicated:

BOB DYLAN, Oct. 17, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $20
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $20
LADY ANTEBELLUM, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
ABBA: THE MUSIC, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY & THE HONKY TONK TAILGATE PARTY 2009, Featuring: Mark Wills, Jeff Bates, and Trent Willmon, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
NWA WRESTLING SHOWCASE, Oct. 25, 5 pm, Reserved seating $15
RAVEN-SYMONE, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
OLD SCHOOL JAM--FREESTYLE EXPLOSION, Oct. 30, 8 p.m., Reserved seating $15; RODNEY ATKINS with JULIANNE HOUGH, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
DAVID COOK, Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $20
ARIZONA DERBY DAMES ALL GIRL ROLLER DERBY, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
FREE; LITTLE BIG TOWN & BILLY CURRINGTON, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $15
KELLY CLARKSON, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Reserved seating $20

Things You Don't Want to Miss:

Native Spirit Dancers, Livestock Displays, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Sale of Champions, Mad Science—"Funky Farmworks, Great American Petting Zoo, United States Armwrestling Championships, Thrill The World, Kids Fun Zone including Uncle Kunckle’s Farm and Jungle Safari, Figure 8 Racing, All Indian Rodeo, Demolition Derby, James Kellogg, Jr.'s Amazing Hypnotist Show, The Village Blacksmith, The Electric Company, Hambone Express Racing Pigs, World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Lego® Experience Tour, and MUCH, MUCH more, not to mention great Southwestern Food.

Physical Location:

Arizona Exposition & State Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix AZ 85007