The 128th annual Arizona State Fair runs October 12 to November 4 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) and hosts a variety of fun-filled attractions, activities and rides for all ages at its traditional location at 19th Avenue and McDowell Road in Phoenix. Gates open at 12 Noon on weekdays, and at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Arizona State Fair is serving up a host of discounts that are sure to please your pocketbook. This Arizona destination is continuing its tradition of offering affordable family fun with daily discounts, deals, and a few freebies.
The best deal of all is the Fair Season Pass, only $18 for 18 days of thrill rides, carnival games, and food on-a-stick. The 2012 Season Pass offers 18 days of fun for just $1 per day and is only available until Oct. 21. Pass holders will receive unlimited admission each of the 18 days of the Fair. Passes are $18 for adults, $9 for children (ages 5-13) and seniors (ages 55+). Season Passes are non-transferable.
Everyday Discounts
• Arizona Milk Producers 3 Every Day 3 Dollar Discount Offer - Buy 3 dairy products - Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt, any brand, and receive 3 dollars off your regular-priced Fair Admission any day. Show your single transaction receipt detailing items purchased to receive discount.
• ABC 15 Read and Ride – Kids who read 3 books earn three free carnival rides. Download official rules and form at www.azstatefair.com/readride.
• Cricket Wireless FastPass Discount- Cricket Wireless is the exclusive retail location for the new FastPass discount offer. Get $5 off your front-of-line FastPass, and experience more rides any day of the Fair. Coupon available only at Cricket Wireless Company Stores and Premier Dealers October 1st to November 4th. While supplies last.
• $5 parking – Get half-priced parking (regular price $10) at the 20th Ave. lot located on the SW corner of 19th Ave. & Encanto.
• VIP Parking - $20 for a VIP parking space closest to the Encanto admission gate. Only 100 will be available each day. Purchase parking pass online, in advance, date-specific.
Wednesdays
• We Care Wednesdays – Free admission from Noon – 6 p.m. with a charitable donation to Arizona Stand Down on Oct. 17, St. Vincent de Paul on Oct. 24, or St. Mary’s Food Bank on Oct. 31. Check out the website for details on the items that will be accepted:www.azstatefair.com/wcw
• $2 Rides & Games – Rides and games are just $2 each all day.
Thursdays
• First Hour Free – Free admission ‘til 1 p.m.
• Unlimited Ride Wristband Day $30 – Unlimited wristbands are available for $30. Good for unlimited rides throughout the Fair except some Extreme Rides, Gravity Storm, and rock wall rides.
• $2 Games – Midway Games are just $2 all day Thursdays.
Fridays
• Foodie Fridays - Taste the Fair's signature items for $2 each from Noon – 6 p.m. Also featuring 1/2 price admission and $2 rides and games 'til 6 p.m.
• Armed Forces Day - On Friday, Oct.19th, America’s active duty, reservists, veterans, and retired military personnel and their families will receive FREE admission to the Fair. Military ID required. Enter at Encanto Admission Gate.
• Senior Day – Friday Oct. 19 is set aside to celebrate seniors (55+) with $2 admission and special entertainment throughout the day.
• FREE Park & Ride - Park at the State Capitol and ride the shuttle to the Fair – all for FREE.
Beginning at 6p.m.
Saturdays
• $2 before 2 p.m. - Admission is just $2 before 2 p.m. every Saturday during the Fair!
• FREE Park & Ride - Park at the State Capitol and ride the shuttle to the Fair – all for FREE. Beginning at 10 a.m. Sundays
• $2 before 2 p.m. - Admission is just $2 before 2 p.m. every Sunday during the Fair!
• Unlimited Ride Wristband Day $35 – Unlimited wristbands are available for $35. Good for unlimited rides throughout the Fair except Extreme Rides, Gravity Storm, and rock wall rides.
• $2 Games – Midway Games are just $2 all day Sundays.
• FREE Park & Ride - Park at the State Capitol and ride the shuttle to the Fair – all for FREE. Beginning at 10 a.m.
With this many deals and discounts, you can save, save, save for a thrilling family day at the Fair. So, start clicking and planning your trip to the Arizona State Fair!
Admission: $10 for Adults; $5 for Seniors (ages 55+) and Kids (ages 5-13); Children under 5 years are FREE
The State Fair is located at 1826 West McDowell Road • Phoenix, AZ 85007 • phone 602-252-6771 fax 602-495-1302 • www.azstatefair.com
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