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Discounts and Bargains

By Judy Hedding, About.com

The only thing better than going to the Arizona State Fair is getting a bargain when you go! Here are the special promotions and discounts being offered at the Arizona State Fair.

Discounts on Admission to the Arizona State Fair

  • Dos Equis KOOL $1 Day 'Till 7p
    October 12, opening day
    Purchase your Fair admission tickets at any Fair admission gate for $1 until 7 p.m.

  • Mix 96.9 Super Saturday
    Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11:36 a.m.
    Buy one regular-price admission and get one of equal or lesser value free.

  • Fry’s Discount Admission Tickets
    September 8 through October 11
    Receive $2 off each regular-price admission ticket at all Fry’s & Fry’s Marketplace locations.
    October 12 through November 4
    $1 off each regular-price ticket at all Fry’s & Fry’s Marketplace locations.

  • CBS 5 Before 5
    Fridays, October 19, 26, and November 2
    Adult admission is $5 before 5 p.m.

  • New Fair Fun Pack
    September 8 through October 7 ONLINE ONLY
    4 admissions and 8 rides are only $60 ($96 value) when you buy in advance online. Fair Fun Packs are redeemable at the Fair Tuesdays - Fridays, not on weekends.

  • Armed Forces Day
    Military personnel and their dependents are admitted to the Arizona State Fair free on Friday, November 2 with a valid military ID. Participants must enter at the Encanto admission gate, located on the northeast corner of the Fairgrounds.

Discounts on Rides at the Arizona State Fair

  • Supercuts Unlimited Ride Wristband Days
    $25 for unlimited rides on Tuesday, 10/16; Thursday, 10/18; Tuesday 10/23; Thursday, 10/25; Tuesday 10/30; Thursday, 11/1; and $30 Sunday, 11/4. Wristbands will be sold until 9 p.m., and honored until 11 p.m.

    Pick up a $5 off Weekday Wristband Discount Coupon at any Supercuts starting 9/25, while supplies last. Offer valid only on weekday wristband days: Oct. 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and Nov. 1. Not valid with any other offer. Bring your wristband back to any Supercuts location in Arizona and get $3 off your next haircut.

  • $1 Ride Wednesdays
    Rides are just $1 on Wednesdays, October 17, 24, and 31. Sold until 7 p.m. and honored until closing.

  • Halloween Boo Bundle
    Available in advance online from September 8 through October 30, or at the gates on October 31. 1 adult admission ticket + 10 rides for $15 online or $18 at the gate OR 1 child admission ticket + 10 rides for $10 online or $13 at the gate. Valid for use on 10/31 only.

  • Rubio’s Read & Ride with ABC 15
    Kids ages 5-14 can read 3 books for 3 free carnival rides. Book report forms available at Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill locations.

In addition to Discount Days, check out Special Days at the Arizona State Fair.

Your Guide to the Arizona State Fair

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

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