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Fair dates:
April 15-19, 2009

Location:
AZ Exposition & State Fairground
1826 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Admission:
$7 for adults
$4 for children (6-12 yrs.)
Children 5 and under are free

Gates open
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, & Sunday;
10 a.m. to Midnight
Friday & Saturday

Parking:
Operated by the 
AZ Exposition & State Fair 
$7 per car

Specials:
Check out these specials for the most affordable ways to enjoy the fair.

Read to Ride
Students in grades k-6 can come to the fair and ride 4 rides for free Thursday April 16, 2009. For details click on the "youth programs" button to the left

School Field Trips
Bring your class or school to the for for free April 15-17, 2009. for all the details click on "teachers" button to the left.

Free Seniors Day

Seniors 55 and older may visit the fair for free Wednesday April 15, 2009 (does not include parking).
No coupon necessary.

Canned Food Drive
Bring your donation of 3 cans of food to the fair on April 15 or 16 after 3pm and receive half off admission for adults or FREE admission for kids 6-12. Two days only! Help someone and save a little yourself. Regular fair admission is $7 for adults, $4 for kids 6-12 and kids under 6 are free. (Does not include parking)


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Maricopa County Fair
1826 West McDowell d
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-252-0717

 
   

 

 

 

Online Entry Handbook
Submit your entries
online for most departments below
.

The electronic version of the Exhibitor Handbook and online entries are provided as a convenience to our exhibitors. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to be familiar with the rules and dates required for entry. In the event your department is not available online or the online entry system is unavailable you must submit standard forms before the entry deadline. If you are unable to view the information online contact the fair office (602)252-0717 as soon as possible so we can provide the information you require. 

Use the links below  to access the individual departments information and Entry Forms. Please note that all departments have specific rules but you must also read and follow the General Rules. In addition all livestock exhibitors must read and follow the rules listed in livestock rules.

In order to view or print the online Exhibitor Entry Handbook, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader Please click the link below and install prior to viewing the book.



Please make sure to read each section that pertains to your entry. General Rules apply to all entries. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give the office a call. Questions can be answered at
602-252-0717 ext 404.

NEW!! Save by entering early! If you are entering in:
Youth Market Beef, Swine, Sheep or Meat Goat
Save $5 when you enter before January 6, 2009
Complete your entry online
below
2009 Entry Handbook
Click the links below for rules and each department
General Rules
Livestock - Small Stock and Auction Rules
Youth Livestock
Youth Beef Youth Swine Youth Sheep Youth Meat Goat Youth Dairy Cattle
Youth Round Robin and Livestock Judging
Youth Small Stock
Youth Dairy Goat Youth Pygmy Goat Youth Pigeon and Poultry Youth Rabbit Youth Cavy
Other Youth Departments
FFA Ag Mechanics Pets Youth K-9 Youth and School Arts 4-H
Youth Science Fair  
Youth Forms

Form B

Form D Form F Form G
Form L Form M Form N Form S
Form L1
Open  Animal Departments
Dairy & Breeding Boer Goats Open Pygmy Goat Open Pigeon and Poultry Open Rabbit  
Open  Animal Forms
Form BB Form SS
Open Non-Animal Departments
Open Floriculture & Horticulture Miscellaneous Creative Home Arts Culinary Arts Crafts & Hobbies
Differently Abled Photography Fine Arts
*** Open Entry Forms ***
From M Form MP

Online entries:

We encourage you to complete your entries online. You can do so by clicking the "I Agree" link below after you have read and agree to all rules. The rules may be found by clicking the "Rules" button above.

Before you submit an online entry you must agree to the following:

  • I have read and agree to all rules.

  • I understand that I must send in all required supporting documents, along with my printed entry form, and payment (no payment necessary if paid online).

  • I understand that if I am entering and animal I must sign and submit a release of liability form with my entry ~ check your department above to determine which form to use then click on forms above to download the proper release. 

  • I understand that no entry is valid until received in the Maricopa County Fair office and approved by staff.

  • I understand the there are minimum system requirements for online entries and that this service may not be available to me or the department I wish to enter.


I Agree