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By Judy Hedding, About.com Guide to Phoenix since 2000

Get a Discount at the Arizona State Fair

Saturday October 11, 2008
People are always telling me that the Arizona State Fair is very expensive. In my mind, I'm cocking my head a little to the left, just like a cocker spaniel does when you give her a complex command! The Arizona State Fair isn't really expensive, especially when you compare it to other amusement parks and activities that include rides. The fact of the matter is, there are many things to do at the Arizona State Fair that are free with your paid admission.
Arizona State Fair
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Contests, shows, rodeo, concerts....if you plan it right, it's really a sweet deal! The trick to the Arizona State Fair is to try not to spend a whole lot on parking and food. So try to take the bus or use the free shuttle if you are on a budget, or, at the very least, carpool. Have a nice, satisfying meal right before you go to the fair, and maybe set aside a few bucks for one of those ridiculous deep fried snacks as a treat while you are there.

The admission price is not really that steep, but if every dollar counts, then you might want to plan your Arizona State Fair visit around a discount program. There is not a human being who can't get in for a discount at one time or another. Saturday mornings, before 5 p.m., student discounts, military discounts, senior discounts, unlimited ride days...if you can at all plan your visit at a non-peak time, you can save quite a bit!

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