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.

2021 Coconino County Fair Early Bird Ticket Sales

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Parks & Recreation presents the 72nd annual Coconino County Fair, on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 3 - 6 at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona. The County Fair is a community event where adult and youth alike showcase their passion by exhibiting livestock animals and handicrafts. The fair will also feature live entertainment, carnival rides, fair food, games, and much more!

Beginning July 1, fairgoers can purchase early bird Coconino County Fair admission tickets and carnival wristbands online at a discounted rate at CoconinoCountyFair.com. Carnival wristbands, which allow fairgoers to ride unlimited carnival rides for one day, are $25 each, while supplies last. There is a limit of ten wristbands that can be purchased at one time. The promotion ends July 31. Pre-sale carnival wristbands are available while supplies last. Early bird admission tickets are $5 each for adults and $3 each for youth (ages 6 – 12) and seniors (65 and older). Children, 5 and under, are not charged admission.

For more information on the County Fair e-mail Fair@coconino.az.gov or call the Coconino County Parks & Recreation Department at 928-679-8000.

Coconino County Fair to be Held In-Person Labor Day Weekend

With guidance from Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and consideration of the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on outdoor activities and large events, Coconino County Parks & Recreation will produce the 72nd annual Coconino County Fair as an in-person event this Labor Day weekend, September 3 – September 6, 2021. Last year’s Fair was modified to an all-virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The decision to move to an in-person event was done thoughtfully with the greatest consideration for COVID-19 safety protocols, the County’s community transmission levels, and CDC recommendations. While vaccinated people are not required to wear a face mask, unvaccinated people will be asked to mask at the County Fair, especially while indoors. Extra hand sanitizing stations will be provided around the Fairgrounds and in each of the buildings. Guests will be encouraged to socially distance while at the Fair, and staff recommends attendees purchase their tickets online to avoid standing in admission lines.

Barring significant changes in COVID-19 transmission levels in the County or guidance from CCHHS, the Arizona Department of Health Services, or the CDC, the Coconino County Fair will feature in-person exhibits and livestock shows, the Northern Arizona Junior Livestock Association Auction, a carnival with amusement rides, a beer garden, fair food, commercial vendors, and live entertainment.

“We are excited to host the annual Coconino County Fair this year in-person and welcome visitors back to the fairgrounds,” said Ricky Conway, Fair Manager. “Last year was tough for so many individuals and a difficult time for events, and while we are grateful to have been able to produce an all-virtual Fair, we are thrilled to bring the community together once again in-person. The Fair facilitates so much, from youth development with the 4-H program, to showcasing our community’s talents through their entries and exhibits, to fun live music, and memorable fair food and carnival rides. It’s exciting to be back.”

“We appreciate Parks & Recreation’s care and consideration for planning a fun and engaging event, but most importantly, a safe one. With our COVID-19 cases falling and our vaccination rates rising, Coconino County Health and Human Services supports holding the fair in-person with attention to safety protocols,” said Kim Musselman, Director of Health and Human Services.

The Coconino County Fair is generally held every year over the Labor Day weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park with over 40,000 people attending the event, making it the largest event in Northern Arizona.