Board of Supervisors Approves Updates to Coconino County Fair Fees

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve fee changes for the Coconino County Fair, effective starting with the 2023 fair. The Coconino County Fair ticket prices have not increased since 2008, and the changes reflect growth, increasing costs, and staffing needs.

Adult admission tickets, ages 13 and older, are now $10. Senior admission tickets, ages 64 and older, are $6. Military/Veteran prices are $5. Youth tickets will not change for the 2023 Fair and will remain $5 but have been approved to increase by $1 starting with the 2024 Fair. Children 5 and under will remain free. An admission ticket is valid for any one day at the Coconino County Fair.

The Coconino County Fair is held annually on Labor Day weekend at the Fairgrounds at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. The upcoming Fair will be held September 1 - 4, 2023. Early Bird ticket sales for the 2023 Coconino County Fair will be available July 1, 2023. Information on tickets as well as all Coconino County Fair updates, employment opportunities, and ways to participate can be found at our website: www.CoconinoCountyFair.com.

Coconino County Fair Proposes Fee Changes

The proposed recommended fees affect admission prices for adults, seniors, and active-duty military/veterans as well as the parking fee. Youth ticket prices would not change for the 2023 Fair but would change in 2024. Attendees ages 5 years and younger will not be affected by this change The Coconino County Board of Supervisors reviewed the fee changes at the regular meeting on February 6, 2023 and approved a 60-day public input process. 

The Coconino County Fair ticket prices have not increased since 2008, and the changes would reflect growth, cost, and staffing needs. 

• Adult admission tickets, those ages 13 and older, would increase from $8 to $10.  

• Senior admission tickets, ages 65 and older, would increase from $5 to $6. 

• Youth Ticket prices would not change for the 2023 Fair but are proposed to increase by $1 for the 2024 Fair.

• Military/Veterans would increase from $7 to $8. 

• County Employee Monday discounts would increase from $5 to $6. 

• Children 5 and under will remain free. 

• Parking at the Coconino County Fair would become FREE, allowing for greater ease of entry. 

There will be promotions and coupons available in July each year. 

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will consider public comment and vote on the proposed fees during a Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom webinar technology. A link to that meeting’s agenda and Zoom webinar will be available at: https://www.coconino.az.gov/1589/BOS-Video-Stream 

The Parks & Recreation Department, producers of the Coconino County Fair, will also hold public meetings prior to April 11 to solicit comments on the proposed fee changes. Those meeting dates will be announced on the Coconino County social media accounts and webpages. 

Comments regarding the proposed fee change should be sent to Fair@coconino.az.gov.

Volunteer for the Coconino County Fair!

The Coconino County Fair’s success depends on volunteers like you!

There are many volunteer positions available at the Coconino County Fair, including:

• Building Sitter

• Volunteer Check-In Booth

• Information Booth

• Beer Garden

We ask that volunteers complete a minimum of 4 hours. For every four hours, a volunteer is eligible to receive 2 admission tickets, 1 parking pass, and a Volunteer Thank-you Bag. There is a maximum of 6 tickets per person.

You can learn more and sign up to be a volunteer online by clicking here.