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Field Trips
School Tours or Field Trips are free to all county public, private, and home schools. It is an excellent opportunity to bring your class to the fair. Not only will the kids see animals and livestock, but they can view exhibits like sewing, photography, school art, and more. There are also educational areas such as Farm Tours, Farmer for a Day, and the Safety Zone, all hands-on, interactive displays.
Carnival Rides are also available during school tours. If you would like your students to ride the rides, be sure and mark the field trip form. The carnival offers 5 rides for $5 during field trips (until 1 pm) Thursday and Friday.
Carnival Opens at:
4 pm on Wednesday
10 am Thursday and Friday
Several food vendors offer a special $5 lunch deal for you and your students. We recommend that each student bring at least $5 for lunch. We'll provide a list of the specials being offered when you arrive at the fair.
Field Trip Registration
To take advantage of School Tours, please complete the online application. Tours are only available on:
Wednesday, April 7
Thursday, April 8
Friday, April 9
Still Exhibits
Exhibits & Competitions
Bring home a blue ribbon! Categories range from art to baking to photography to quilting to woodworking – and more. No matter your hobby or skill level we have a department perfect for your students!
DEADLINE:
Online entries must be completed on or before, or postmarked by Wednesday, March 11th, 2021
Exhibit Entries & Handbook
Submit your entries using our exhibitor handbook that is available completely online. Entries must be completed by Wednesday, March 11th, 2021
Livestock Show & Auction
Livestock Show & Auction
The Youth Livestock Shows and Small Stock Shows at the Maricopa County Fair are some of the best in the state. Don’t miss your opportunity to join the Ag-Citing times. Having a project animal is an excellent way to learn about farming, agriculture, finances, responsibility, and showmanship. Raising an animal teaches children animal husbandry, finances, responsibility, and life cycle. It is an excellent learning opportunity.
The Annual Auctions are highlights of the fair and provide a chance for the youth to sell their projects providing money for college, further education, and future project animals. Join those that supported the kids during the 2020 auctions and show your commitment to our youth by becoming a buyer.
AUCTION DATES:
Small Stock Auction is April 9th
Large Stock Auction is April 10th
Those interested in raising an animal project should consider joining an organized youth club such as the 4-H or FFA.