"How the West Has Fun!"

The annual event starts its 5 day stint April 19th & runs through Sunday, April 23rd. Loads of FREE family entertainment is scheduled. Jeremy the Juggler, Skip Banks – The Balloon Man, Wacky Women of the Wild West, Turkey Stampede, & Doggies of the Wild West are just some of the daily shows scheduled. Continuous acts by local performers will fill 2 stages. Bring out the kids to meet Dora the Explorer. You won’t want to miss Country Thunder artists, The Doo Wah Riders, in concert. Hypnotist Suzy Haner is sure to have spectators rolling in the aisles as she hypnotizes members of the audience. The highlight of Friday & Saturday night is the Monster Truck Show (additional admission required). Sunday will feature the Annual Demolition Derby. Thursday will spotlight the heroes of the Maricopa County with "The Stars Come out at Night" & Student Appreciation Day. Policemen, teachers, firefighters & honor students all receive FREE admission on Thursday. The Read to Ride Program will culminate on Thursday, rewarding kindergarten through 6th graders who read 4 books with FREE admission & FREE carnival rides. Be sure and visit the Kiddie Koral featuring the Safety Zone. The Kiddie Koral will have activities for kids of all ages. Don’t miss Farm Tours. Great shopping, wonderful fair food, livestock shows, the county’s best on exhibit & thrilling carnival rides will all be part of your visit to the fair. Discount carnival tickets are on sale now at your local Food City. Save 20% by purchasing in advance! Monster Truck tickets are also on sale. Purchase in advance & receive FREE fair admission. Call 602-252-0717 for locations.