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Discount Days and Bargains - 2012

A Deal Every day!

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Arizona State Fair

Unlimited Rides Available on Specific Days

© Judy Hedding

The only thing better than going to the Arizona State Fair is getting a great deal when you go! Here are the special promotions and discounts being offered at the Arizona State Fair this year. Check back often, since I add more specials as they are announced.

Discounts on Admission and Rides at the 2012 Arizona State Fair

  • Season Pass
    A season pass means unlimited admission for the person named on the pass (ID required every time you enter). If you buy it at the Fair at Guest Services, that day's admission price paid will be applied toward your season pass purchase. Keep your receipt!

  • 3 Every Day 3 Dollar Discount
    Buy 3 dairy products - milk, cheese, and yogurt and receive $3 off any regular full-priced Fair Admission on any day. Items must be purchased in one transaction, and show one each milk, cheese, yogurt. Receipt must detail items purchased, and must be surrendered to receive discount. Products must be dairy, no soy, or nut products may be substituted. Not valid online or with any other offer. One offer per receipt.

  • Read & Ride Discount
    Students ages 5-14 read books, then fill in the Official Read & Ride book report form with brief summaries of approximately 25 words in length each. Children age 6 and under are welcome to draw pictures instead. Books must be approved by the student's teacher or parent as appropriate for the student's age and reading level. The adult signs the form verifying that the student has completed the books. Students bring the signed form to the Guest Services booth, at the southwest corner of the Coliseum during the Fair, to redeem for ride passes. The student must be present to redeem form for ride tickets. Maximum of 3 free rides per student.

  • Opening Day is $1 Day
    On Friday, October 12 admission is $1 from noon to 5 p.m.

  • Cricket Wireless Fast Pass Discount
    Get $5 off your front-of-line Fast Pass, and experience more rides any day of the Fair. Coupon available only at Cricket Wireless Company Stores.

  • $2 Admission Saturdays and Sundays
    $2 gets you in before 2 p.m. on weekends.

  • Unlimited Ride Wristband Days
    On Sundays unlimited ride wristbands are $35 each, in addition to Fair admission.

  • We Care Wednesdays
    Free admission from noon to 6 p.m. with a specified charitable donation.

  • $2 Rides and Games
    Every Wednesday.

  • Unlimited Ride Wristband Days
    On Thursdays unlimited ride wristbands are $30 each, in addition to Fair admission.

  • Free Admission Thursdays
    Free admission on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m.

  • Armed Forces Day
    On Friday, October 19 all active duty, reservists, veterans, and retired military personnel and their families receive free admission. Enter through Encanto admission gate, located on the NE corner of the Fairgrounds. Military ID required.

  • Senior Day
    On Friday, October 19 Seniors (55+) are admitted for $2 and get free Carousel and La Grande Wheel Rides. Seniors are invited to the Arizona Lottery Backyard, next to the Coliseum, from noon to 5 p.m.

Note: Ride promotions may exclude certain rides and activities.

Visit the Arizona State Fair online for additional discount details. In addition to Discount Days, check out Special Days, like Senior Day and Military Day.

Schedule, Tickets, Discounts, Concerts, Map, Seating Chart, Photos in Your Arizona State Fair Guide

All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.

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