The Arizona State Fair is back. What you should know

The Arizona State Fair is back for another season, bringing all the classic fair fun to Phoenix right as the summer heat begins to finally melt away. For 2026, the theme for the fair is "A State of Wonder" and it will be filled with all of the wonder and whimsy thanks to your classic fair favorites

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Arizona State Fair is back for another season, bringing all the classic fair fun to Phoenix right as the summer heat begins to finally melt away.

For 2026, the theme for the fair is "A State of Wonder" and it will be filled with all of the wonder and whimsy thanks to your classic fair favorites like funnel cakes and corn dogs, thrilling rides and fun games and prizes. Plus, there's the Coliseum Concert Series where you can catch big-name acts like Becky G and The Offspring perform.

Here's your ultimate guide to the 2026 Arizona State Fair, including tickets, parking, rides, who's performing and even more.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: The Arizona State Fair is back. What you should know