The Arizona State Fair is only a couple weeks away!
Soon the fairgrounds will be filled with deep-fried treats, rides, carnival games, and oversized stuffed animals.
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General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children (5-13) and seniors (55+). However, there are several discounts and promotions you should know about that can save you a few dollars. Some will even get you into the fair for free.
Here are 11 Arizona State Fair discounts to know about:
ADMISSION DISCOUNTS:
GENERAL ADMISSION PRE-SALE
If you purchase your state fair admission online between Aug. 5 and Oct. 6, you can save $4 on an adult ticket and $2 on children and senior tickets. Adult presale is $6 and child presale is $3.
$2 ADMISSION ON OPENING DAY
The Arizona State Fair opens on Friday, October 7. Admission will be discounted to $2 per person that day until 5 p.m. (that is $8 less than general admission).
'LOCALISTS' GET $1 ADMISSION (pre-registration required, Wednesdays only).
Anyone who wears their Local First Arizona "localist" t-shirt to the Arizona State Fair will be able to enter the fair for $1. You will have to pre-register with the fair and use a special code in order to get the discount. Shirts can be purchased for $12-$15 at the Local First office, 407 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix AZ 85004. To get the special code, you have to call Local First at 602-956-0909 ext. 1.
Editor's note: This discount has changed since the story first published. On Sept. 26, ABC15 received information from Local First Arizona that the deal no longer counted for "free" admission and instead would be $1 admission. This deal is available on Wednesdays only.
$3 OFF GENERAL ADMISSION - Arizona Milk Producers
Next time you're at the grocery store, make sure to purchase milk, cheese and yogurt. Bring the receipt that proves you purchased all three items to the fair and receive $3 off one general admission ticket.
WE CARE WEDNESDAYS
Bring four non-perishable food items to benefit St. Mary's Food Bank to the Arizona State Fair and receive one free admission ticket (until 6 p.m.) You will also get discounts on rides and games.
The most needed items include peanut butter, jelly, canned chicken, tuna, ham, spam or tuna; soups, cereals and packaged potatoes. Fine print: The fair will not accept bottled water to Ramen noodles. Find details here.
FREE HOUR THURSDAYS
The state fair will offer free general admission on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.
METROPCS 30-CENT THURSDAYS
You can receive a coupon for $0.30 general admission at the state fair by visiting a local MetroPCS location. The offer can be used only on Thursdays before 6 p.m.
FREE FRY'S FRIDAYS
Starting Sept. 26, when you spend $40 or more at Fry's Food Stores a voucher for two free adult admissions will be printed on your receipt. You will have to bring the receipt to the state fair and give it to them to get the discount. Fine print: the vouchers can only be redeemed on Oct. 14, 21 and 28 between noon and 6 p.m. Find details here.
$2 BEFORE 2 P.M. SATURDAYS
General admission is $2 per person on Saturdays before 2 p.m.
HALF-PRICE SUNDAYS
Come to the Arizona State Fair on Sundays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and receive half-off general admission.
OCT. 14 - SENIOR DAY
Senior Day at the Arizona State Fair is Oct. 14. From noon to 6 p.m., admission for seniors (55+) will be $2.
OCT. 19 - ARMED FORCES DAY
All U.S. active duty, reservists, veterans and retired military and their families will receive free admission into the fair. You must have your military ID with you and have to enter through the Encanto Avenue entrance.
FRIDAY TASTE OF THE FAIR
On Fridays, you can sample the fair's signature items for $2 from noon to 6 p.m.
RIDE DISCOUNTS
READ & RIDE
Arizona kids between the ages 5 and 14 can read three books and receive three ride passes to the state fair. The books must be approved by a teacher or guardian. Click here to download the official "Read & Ride Report Form" and to view the official rules.
PRESALE UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS ($5 SAVINGS)
Unlimited ride wristbands are on sale for Thursdays and Sundays. If you purchase your wristband online before Oct. 6, you will save $5. Thursday wristbands normally cost $30 and Sunday wristbands cost $50.
The fine print: the wristband can only be redeemed once. Thursday wristbands can be used on Oct. 13, 20 or 27. Sundays wristband can be used on Oct. 9, 16, 23, or 30. General admission is not included.
You can visit azstatefair.com to purchase fair tickets and ride wristbands and read details on each of these promotions.
$2 WEDNESDAYS
On Wednesdays, rides and games are $2 each all day.
$2 SUNDAYS
On Sundays, Midway games are $2 each all day long.
IF YOU GO:
Arizona State Fair 2016 (Oct. 7-30)
Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Admission: $10 - adults, $5 - kids
www.azstatefair.com
