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.

Coconino County Fair Modified due to COVID-19

June 8, 2020

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Parks and Recreation is modifying the 71st Coconino County Fair due to COVID-19 concerns. This decision was reached after months of deliberation, research and consultation with local health officials and the Board of Supervisors. Several county fairs in Arizona have cancelled their events this year due to COVID-19 safety concerns.

During the June 2 meeting, the Board of Supervisors supported a modified event that will incorporate measures to focus on 4-H youth member exhibits, the livestock auction, and online or virtual ways to engage the community in lieu of an in-person event at Fort Tuthill County Park. The safety and health of attendees, exhibitors and staff are very important to the County, as is continued support to area youth with their 4-H and livestock projects.

The Coconino County Fair is held every year over the Labor Day weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park fairgrounds with over 40,000 people attending the event who travel from across the county and the state, making it the largest event in Northern Arizona. The event regularly features a carnival with amusement rides, food and amusement vendors, and live entertainment. The County decided to support a modified event this year because of the event’s large attendance and the distance people travel.

"The Coconino County Fair is a long-standing tradition that residents and visitors look forward to all year. We are excited about the possibilities to come out of the difficult decision to modify this year's event to focus on the 4-H exhibitors and junior livestock auction," stated Coconino County Chairwoman Liz Archuleta. "This is an opportunity for innovative thinking, and we can't wait to see what the Parks and Recreation Department plans for the 2020 Coconino County Fair."

Planning is currently underway for what components make up a modified county fair. Coconino County Parks & Recreation is asking the public to submit ideas about a modified County Fair at http://www.CoconinoCountyFair.com.