Arizona State Fair: Doing it Freestyle!

My family just adores the Arizona State fair. It's our tradition to go every year, to see the exhibits, vendors, concerts, enjoy some rides, games and have a good time. But going to the fair can become pretty expensive, pretty fast.

Did you know Sundays have free admission hours? Yup, I was so excited when I saw this! Get free admission from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the fair. Also, save even more by parking at the AZ state Capitol parking lots and catch the free shuttle to the fairgrounds (parking at the fairgrounds will run around $5.00 - $10.00).

Every year, my first stop is the exhibits. The art and displays are tons of fun, and don't cost a thing to view. Same goes for the vendor building. There is lots to see, great deals and tons of freebies they giveaway. I love just browsing, maybe spending a little change on a treat and enjoying all the demonstrations.

Concerts are also free with admission tickets throughout the fair. It's on a first come first serve basis (reserved seating is $15 - $20). Sunday concerts include The Script (10/17), Selena Gomez (10/24) and Miranda Cosgrove (11/7). If concerts aren't your thing, the Arizona Derby Damesall girl roller derby will be free on 10/31.

Rides and games have specials on Sundays too: get an Unlimited Ride Wristband for $30.00. Games are just $1.00 each.

There will be tons of giveaways as well, like the Harlequin booth. Look for it as their "brand ambassadors and models give away free books" at the 'A Fair to Remember' tent every day of the Fair.

As for food, the AZ fair still allows sack lunches and unopened drinks to come inside the fairgrounds. This is great considering bottled water can run $2.00 - $3.00. Ouch! So if you see a curly hair brunette with a clunky backpack on Sunday, that's me!

For more information, see the Arizona State Fair website.