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Entertainment at the Maricopa County Fair

A Full Line Up of Fun in Phoenix

By Judy Hedding, About.com

In 2008 the Maricopa County Fair has a theme reflecting the focus on agriculture: "Totally Ag-Citing!"

Entertainment Lineup

Meet the Amazing Spider-man (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Amazing Rain Forest Experience (Daily)
Meet your favorite Characters (including SpongeBob, Curious George, Madeline, Winnie the Pooh and Clifford the Big Red Dog - all daily)
Kobert's Amazing World of Birds (daily)
Doggies of the Wild West (daily)
Magician Godfrey (daily)
Ag Magic (daily)

Arena Entertainment

Friday: Figure 8 Races by JS Enterprises
Saturday & Sunday: Motor Sports Extravaganza, eaturing Rhino races, Motorcycle races, Tough Trucks, Freestyle Moto X

More to Enjoy at the Fair

Great fair food including corn dogs, turkey legs, BBQ, Indian Fry Bread, and all your fair favorites.

Exhibits including livestock, Science Fair, youth and school arts, quilts, model trains, llamas and more.

Experience the SRP Safety Zone and the Arizona Agriculture and EWE exhibit. Test your knowledge with the Game Show.

See the Colgate Country Showdown on Saturday, April 12, 2008. The county's best singers vy for a win to continue on to the finals in Nashville. (Previous winners include Leann Rimes, Miley Cyrus and Jordin Sparks.)

Catch the first annual Gospel Music Throwdown, a gospel singing competition. Competition to take place Saturday afternoon.

This schedule of events will help you plan your days at the Maricopa County Fair.

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

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