Pinal County Fair Frequently Asked Questions

The Central Arizona Fair Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a showplace for educational activities, recognition of our county’s agricultural heritage, provide amenities to the residents of Pinal County, and celebrate our diverse community through a variety of events and expositions. We want to ensure the Pinal County Fair is a fun and safe place for all our fairgoers, vendors, and team members.

When you join us on the fairgrounds and attend the Fair, all fairgoers are expected to respect and abide by the following rules:

• We expect all fairgoers to be Fair-friendly and respectful of their fellow fairgoers.
•  Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, offensive, or illegal as defined by federal, state, or local statute or ordinance as constituting a crime is not allowed on the fairgrounds. This includes unlawful possession or use of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, marijuana, or any illegal substance. 
• In addition to our safety measures on the fairgrounds, we also encourage guests to lock their vehicles and ensure they have properly stowed away any personal items or valuables.
• Entry to the fairgrounds is contingent on a security screening process. All guests may be screened for weapons either by a walk-through or hand-held detection device. Bags, purses, coolers, and similar containers will be searched to determine if any illegal, prohibited, or suspicious items are present that may pose a safety or security concern within the property. For a full list of prohibited items, visit Pinalfairgrounds.com/FAQs.
• We ask that everyone remain “Fair Aware.” If you see something that doesn’t look right on the fairgrounds, please say something to a uniformed police officer or Pinal County Fair Team member. Let’s all do our part to keep the Fair safe. 
• Dress appropriately for a family-oriented and mostly outdoor event. Guests may be asked to remove masks, hoods, or other clothing that obscures the entire face of the person. Clothing likely to provoke a disturbance or involve other guests in open conflict is not permitted. Shirts and shoes must always be worn.
• No staging any form of public event or protest, soliciting, petitioning, selling, or distributing information of any kind without the prior written approval of Pinal County Fair management.
• No leaving bags or baggage unattended. Any unattended bags are subject to search and possible seizure. 
• Only registered service animals that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are allowed. No pets are allowed. Dogs and other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. The Pinal County Fair reserves the right to deny access or require the removal of any service animal that is disruptive or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
• Observe the hours of operation of the Fair and its vendors, and promptly leave at the close of business hours or as otherwise directed by Fair management or security personnel.
• By attending the Pinal County Fair, you agree to abide by all the Fair’s rules, including all health and safety rules. Violation of these rules may cause forfeiture of your admission ticket and removal from the premises. 
• Pinal County Fair management and public safety personnel reserve the right at any time to disperse crowds or remove any person or groups of people from any area of the property when necessary or otherwise deemed appropriate. Any person engaged in any unlawful activity may face criminal prosecution. 
• The Pinal County Fair respects the rights of all individuals and pledges the equitable enforcement of these rules, reserving the right to define and interpret conduct that may be unacceptable and to modify the terms of the Guest Code of Conduct at any time. 

The Pinal County Fair appreciates your cooperation in adhering to the Guest Code of Conduct.

• Sunscreen to protect you and the little ones
• Any medications that you might need so there is no reason to depart early
• Strollers and wheelchairs may not be available so please bring one along if needed
• Sunglasses/hat
• Comfortable footwear
• Smiles

• Weapons of any kind (We reserve the right to search all fairgoers and their bags upon entry into the fairgrounds. No weapons of any kind are permitted on the fairgrounds. This includes firearms, knives, clubs, tasers, chemical dispensing device etc. Also, all sharp metal objects, such as pocketknives, scissors, and other sharp implements, are strictly prohibited. Please leave these items at home or in your vehicle. If you question whether something is safe to bring in, it probably isn’t – and should be left at home or inside your vehicle. 
• Illegal substances including Marijuana. (Smoking/Vaping/Ingesting marijuana is not allowed on the fairgrounds property.)
• Alcohol
• Pets (Service Dogs are welcome - A service dog is any guide dog, signal dog, or other dog trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability)
• Bicycle, scooters, skateboards, personal motorized vehicles, etc.
• No outside food or beverages (you may bring in one sealed water bottle, up to 24 oz, per guest and baby formula as needed)
• Ice Chests
• Chairs
• Bull horns, air horns, megaphones or similar items
• Large signs or props
• Drones, UAVS, UASS and remote controlled devises of any type are prohibited on the property

• The front gate accepts cash and credit card purchases.  A 3.5% fee is charged on credit card purchases
• Most vendors and food concessions accept credit cards (a fee may apply)
• Purchases of alcohol at the Fair bars is cash only
• The carnival accepts cash and credit cards for tickets and wristbands (a fee may apply)
• There are ATM's onsite for your use

Daily entertainment on the park stage, balloon artists, Main Stage concerts, and other acts are free with paid admission.  

 The Safe Kids Program ensures your little ones are safe if they ever get separated from you or the rest of your party at the Fair. Upon arrival, fill out your FREE child’s wristband at the guest relations location. We use a wristband system that allows fairgoers, PCF Team members, and security, to identify a lost child. Once a child is found and authorities are notified, they are taken to our front office to await being reunited with their family.

 When entering the fairgrounds during the annual Pinal County Fair, you hereby grant permission to CAFA, its affiliates, and licensees, without compensation, to capture, film, video, photograph, publish, transmit, stream, display, reproduce, and otherwise use your image or likeness captured while attending the Fair or on the fairgrounds with or without your knowledge.

Yes! Items can be turned in to our front office or the carnival office.  Please check in both places for lost items.  Items in the Fair office are kept for 1 week after the close of the Fair and then disposed of.

Emergency responders are onsite throughout the Fairgrounds.  If you require aid, please contact a team member, security, or the front office at 520-723-7881.

Yes! Sunday morning of the Fair is reserved for a sensory-friendly experience.  Please see our page for "Ocotillo Hours" for more information.

Please contact our office at 520-723-7881 for employment opportunities.

Vendor information and applications are available HERE.

Please call our office at 520-723-7881 and visit our page HERE for sponsor information.

There are many ways to volunteer at the Fair!  Please contact our office at 520-723-7881 for more information.

No! Parking at the Fair is free.

Please see our general information page HERE for Fair hours and prices.

Pinal County Fairgrounds & Event Center has been a yearly tradition since 1925, when it was first organized by the local community as a way to celebrate the end of summer. It has since grown into a popular event that attracts visitors from all over the region.