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Ready for the Arizona State Fair? Here's everything you need to know

After a three year hiatus, the Coliseum Concert Series will make its return to the fair this year.

PHOENIX β€” The State Fair is almost over: this weekend is the last chance to get in all of the fair filled fun you need until next year.

Looking to go on Friday Oct. 27? Anyone who brings 10 canned food items between noon and 6 p.m. on Friday will get in free to the fair. The canned food drive is part of the Feel Good Friday event days at the Arizona State Fair and will be donated to St. Mary's Food Bank.

Ready to get your fair on? Here’s everything you need to know:

When: Gates open Friday Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. and the fair will run Thursday through Sunday until Oct. 29.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online and are $15 for adults (8 years and older) for general admission.

Parking: Parking is available in the VIP Parking Lot for $30, in the North Coliseum Lot for $12 and for $8 in the Arizona State Fairgrounds West Lot.

Events: From the Thunderbird Model Railroad and the All-Star Monster Trucks to the Sheep Show and Fairytales on Ice: Beauty and the Beast, there is no shortage of activities for fair-goers. The full list of events can be found here.

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Music: This year the Coliseum Concert series is back in action after a three-year hiatus. Artists include Walker Hayes, Becky G, Brothers Osborne, among others. Prices for each concert start at $25 and include fair admission.

Food: If food is your favorite part of the fair, hit the stands on Fridays: Every Friday, outside of opening day, vendors will be selling $3 fair food items from noon to 6 p.m.

Shows: For adrenaline junkies, the Arizona State Fair Grandstand series is for you. Featuring monster trucks, the Native American Rodeo and Figure 8 races, the events in the grandstand are included in the price of admissions. A full list of events can be found here.

Guests with mobility issues: If you or your guests have any physical or mobility issues, scooters and other aids are available to rent at the fairgrounds. To rent a device, go online to https://www.copperstarhomemedical.com/arizona-state-fair/ and choose the equipment that suits your needs. Then select your preferred date and entrance gate for the equipment pickup and pay in-person at the pickup location.

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