{"id":2015300,"date":"2025-09-11T22:39:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T22:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2015300"},"modified":"2025-09-11T22:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T22:39:17","slug":"deals-food-new-attractions-concert-lineups-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/deals-food-new-attractions-concert-lineups-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"deals, food, new attractions, concert lineups, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>PHOENIX \u2014 The Arizona State Fair runs September 19 to October 26, with new entertainment and money-saving tips\u2014here\u2019s your guide to this annual tradition!<\/p>\n<h2>FAIR-TASTIC HIGHLIGHTS<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Opening Day: Friday, September 19, 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Dates to remember: September 19 -October 26 [open Thursday &#8211; Sunday].<\/li>\n<li>General Admission: $17.50 for guests ages 8+. Children 7 and under receive free admission.<\/li>\n<li>Parking lot information can be found <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/directions-parking\/\">here<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>The video in the player above showcases some of the best things to do in the Valley this September-\u00a0<\/i><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/entertainment\/events\/september-valley-fun-ufo-experience-majestic-mariposas-az-state-fair-somos-peoria-and-more\"><i>read more about it right here<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>SEPTEMBER NIGHTS<\/h2>\n<p>The fair is kicking off with some special entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have September Nights coming to the Arizona State Fair, it is an evening event in\u00a0<i>September only<\/i>\u00a0with all new entertainment and so many promotions,\u201d said Lilli Scoglio, marketing and partnerships coordinator for the Arizona State Fair.<\/p>\n<p>The fair is expanding its entertainment offerings this year and opening at a later time in September.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery night in September, we open at 5 p.m., so we are really focusing on this whole evening entertainment experience. Every night at 8:30, there will be a drone show! There&#8217;s going to be [Figure 8 Races], Lucha Libre Wrestling, WWE style wrestling, micro wrestling, to a turkey stampede,\u201d shared Scoglio.<\/p>\n<p>There are also new deals exclusively for September. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome September exclusives would be the \u2018Dream Pass,\u2019 which is going to be one of the biggest ways to save at the fair. If you love carnival rides or games, you can get 10 rides or games plus your fair admission for just $45, which is a super amazing steal,\u201d said Scoglio, who told ABC15 that this special pass covers the $17.50 admission plus 10 rides\/games (about $100 value), giving roughly $120 in value for just $45.<\/p>\n<p>Other September-only deals include &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/event\/munchie-madness\/2025-09-28\/\">Munchie Madness<\/a>&#8221; ($16 of food for $10 after 10 p.m.) and the \u201cSuper Value Coupon Book,\u201d which will offer vendor discounts and a <i>Bounce Back ticket<\/i> for an October return.<\/p>\n<div class=\"threeUp List\">\n<p>More Things to Do stories:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR THE FAIR<\/h2>\n<p>During October, the Arizona State Fair is introducing $5 Food Flight Fridays, letting fairgoers sample a variety of foods for just $5.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re bringing a new food experience. So, in the past, we&#8217;ve had \u2018<i>Taste of The Fair,<\/i>\u2019 but this year, we&#8217;re bringing \u2018$5 Food Flight Fridays,\u2019 where, if you purchase in advance, you pay $25 and you get five, $5 food vouchers, plus your fair admission. So, every stand is going to have a $5 option on Fridays from 12 p.m. to [6 p.m.] and that&#8217;s the best time to come around and sample all those crazy fair,\u201d said Scoglio.<\/p>\n<p>The Phoenix College shuttle service provides a free and convenient Park n\u2019 Ride option to the Fair, ensuring easy transportation for attendees on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Other annual fair savings\u2014such as Read &amp; Ride, Friends 55+ Day, Armed Forces Day, and Unlimited Ride Wristbands\u2014will remain available. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about those promotions.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\n<li>\u201cREAD AND RIDE\u201d: This deal can get your child free ride passes! To do so, your child will need to read one book and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ASF-2025-Read-and-Ride-Form.pdf\">fill out this form<\/a>. According to event officials, reading one book gets you one free ride, and the kid can redeem up to three ride passes. Eligible ages are from 5 to 14, and the form must be signed by a teacher, parent, or guardian.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/event\/unlimited-ride-wristbands\/2025-10-23\/\">UNLIMITED RIDE WRISTBANDS<\/a>: According to event officials, these wristbands will be available for purchase on October 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wristbands include two free games. Attendees can save $10 on online purchases made before September 18. Wristbands must be bought before 7 p.m. on the selected day.<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/event\/feel-good-fridays-presented-by-sanderson-ford\/2025-10-24\/\">FEEL GOOD FRIDAYS<\/a>\u201d: If you bring 10 cans or items of non-perishable food on Fridays, you\u2019ll get one free admission<b>.\u00a0<\/b>This deal is redeemable on October 3, 10, 17, and 24 from noon to 6 p.m. This deal is presented to you by Sanderson Ford, and the cans collected will benefit\u00a0<i>Operation Santa Claus<\/i>\u00a0and St. Mary\u2019s Food Bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/event\/armed-forces-day-presented-by-usaa\/\">ARMED FORCES DAY<\/a>: Veterans can receive free fair admission on Armed Forces Day, Friday, October 17, from noon to 6 p.m.\u00a0Use the password USAAFAIR to access your ticket, with a limit of four tickets per person, and a military ID is required when redeeming tickets.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/event\/friends-55\/\">FRIENDS 55+<\/a>: On Friday, October 3, you\u2019ll be able to get in for free at the state fair! Use the password FRIENDS to access your ticket, with a limit of two tickets per person, valid only on Friday, October 3, from noon to 6 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2025 COLISEUM CONCERT SERIES<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, every concert ticket includes fair admission!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc15.com\/entertainment\/events\/local-band-the-format-reuniting-for-special-arizona-state-fair-performance\"><b>The Format<\/b><\/a>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Concert date: September 27. This is a SOLD OUT show. <\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Format is officially SOLD OUT at the Arizona State Fair! That\u2019s right &#8211; our favorite homegrown indie-pop duo is coming back to the very place they grew up going to shows in the \u201890s: the one and only Veterans Memorial Coliseum,\u201d read a social media post by the Arizona State Fair.<\/li>\n<li>Outside of the Coliseum, before and after the main show, The Format has chosen rising Phoenix artists to perform \u201cintimate sets\u201d on a \u201cfestival-style outdoor stage.\u201d Those include Sydney Sprague, Astrologer, JPW, Dad Weed, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/get-ready-for-a-bang\/?utm_source=hive&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=hive_email_id_449646_5232025&amp;h_sid=2c0c963796-03b56821f6eee980c348373b&amp;h_slt=eyJoaXZlX3VzZXJfaWQiOjc3MjM2MTA1LCJoYXNoIjoiZGVhMGY2YTc3YjZhMGQzIn0%3D\"><b>AJR<\/b><\/a>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Concert date: Friday, October 3, at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/37854426\/ajr-arizona-state-fair-phoenix-arizona-state-fair\">Tickets are <\/a>now on sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>CoComelon: Sing-Along LIVE<\/b>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Concert dates: October 4 and 5 at 2 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/c\/A5546C538CA2D53BBD78BCC2F5D06D2C\/cocomelon?utm_source=eblast&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_id=concert_1_asf_eblast\">Tickets<\/a> on sale now. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Reik<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\">\n<li><b>Mastodon<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Brett Eldredge<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>2 Chainz<\/b>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Concert date: Friday, October 24, at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etix.com\/ticket\/p\/44657045\/2-chainz-arizona-state-fair-phoenix-arizona-state-fair\">Tickets are <\/a>now on sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/the-cult-is-coming\/?utm_source=CommunityStageApplication&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Community%20Stage%20Application&amp;utm_content=ap_3f8zp9lspc\"><b>The Cult<\/b><\/a>\n<ul class=\"rte2-style-ul\">\n<li>Concert date: Saturday, October 25, at 7 p.m.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/azstatefair.com\/the-cult-is-coming\/?utm_source=CommunityStageApplication&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=Community%20Stage%20Application&amp;utm_content=ap_3f8zp9lspc\">Tickets are <\/a>now on sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, every concert ticket includes fair admission!  The Arizona State Fair runs this year from September 19 through October 26. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n    window.fbAsyncInit = function() {\n    FB.init({\n        appId : '1561178210822538',\n    xfbml : true,\n    version : 'v2.9'\n    });\n    };\n    (function(d, s, id){\n    var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n    if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}\n    js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n    js.src = \"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\";\n    js.async = true;\n    fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n    }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.abc15.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PHOENIX \u2014 The Arizona State Fair runs September 19 to October 26, with new entertainment and money-saving tips\u2014here\u2019s your guide to this annual tradition! 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