For fans of thrill rides, carnival games and deep-fried everything, we've entered the sweetest season of the year. The 2025 Arizona State Fair runs from Sept. 19 to Oct. 26 and is packed with as much homespun fun, guilty-pleasure eats and midway magic you can handle.

This year’s Arizona State Fair theme is “Grow Happiness,” a nod to the 141-year-old event’s agricultural roots. Fairgoers can expect all the usual delights: Flashy entertainment spectacles. Flocks of livestock. Crafty creations. Quaint exhibits. And the must-see Coliseum Concert Series starring top recording artists.

New at the state fair in 2025: September Nights, an evening-only experience with reduced admission, special deals and unique after-dark fun.

Here’s your complete guide to the 2025 Arizona State Fair, with

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