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Map and Directions to the Arizona State Fairgrounds

The Arizona State Fair and the Maricopa County Fair are the most well-known occupants of the Arizona State Fairgrounds. The address is 1826 W. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix. The Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum is located on that property, and there are some concerts and sporting events held there even when there's no Fair in session.

Directions to the Arizona State Fairgrounds and Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum

From I-10 Westbound, exit 19th Ave., turn right.
From I-10 Eastbound, exit 27th Ave. left, turn right on Thomas, turn right on 19th Ave.
From I-17 Southbound, exit Thomas left, turn right on 19th Ave.
From I-17 Northbound, exit Thomas right, turn right on 19th Ave.
From Grand Ave., turn east on Encanto.

Parking lots near the Arizona State Fairgrounds

North Lot: Enter at 19th Ave. and Monte Vista or 19th Ave. and Encanto
South Lot: This is the State Fair Credential Gate. Enter at 17th Ave. (Coliseum Way) & McDowell Rd.
20th Ave. & DPS Lots: Enter at Encanto just West of 19th Ave.

For the AZ State Fair Event Only

Parking is not cheap at the Arizona State Fair, but you can take advantage of the free Park 'n' Ride Shuttle. The shuttle is available only during the Arizona State Fair weekdays after 6 p.m. and weekends beginning at 10 a.m. You can park for free at Bolin Memorial Park (between Jefferson and Adams, east of 17th Avenue) and grab the shuttle at 1700 W. Washington. The shuttle will stop in two locations on the Fairgrounds: McDowell Road just east of 19th Ave and in the Fair's north parking lot. The shuttle will run approximately ever 15 minutes until one hour after the Fair closes.

For Any Event Held at the AZ State Fairgrounds

  You might consider taking public transportation.

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