Pima County Fair

Is is our third year going to the fair, since we moved to Tucson. And we always enjoy it every time. We mainly come here for the food, not much for the rides. So much food to enjoy and drinks all over the place. Entrance fee has gone up, as well as the parking fee. Food is priced very high, but it's all about the experience. Listening to the music as you walk around the park makes a big difference! Lots of games to win cute stuffed animals. We're definitely going back next year!

Fortunately it was free admission with 3 cans of food day because this fair is expensive! Normally $12 entry fee, $8 parking fee, bought 40 tickets for rides and games $50, all kids rides were a minimum of 4 to 5 tickets. Small bag of stale popcorn $8, "Tucson" burger and fries $18. Deep fried snickers $9.

As far as the rides go expensive like always which isn't really the issue. The problem here is that the food is extremely expensive which would be fine if it DIDNT TASTE LIKE ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. I found a worm in my f****** burger. The funnel cakes were stale and the strawberries ice frozen which was not appetizing at all. As for the lemonade I don't know if they washed their hands of if they missed something but it definitely did not taste like lemonade.. the way poop smells if like what it tasted... I'm disappointed, if you come to the fair I suggest you eat before or after you come. NOT worth eating here, I spend more than $50 on a little bit of food just for it to taste like hot garbage.

My boyfriend and I went to the Pima County fair on a Friday evening. When we got there it wasn't too packed which was nice but as the evening went on it got completely crazy with the amount of people. We could barely move without getting run over by bunches of kids and famlies rushing to get to where they wanted to be. We wanted to move at a slower pace to enjoy but couldn't. We only did one ride on the ferris wheel...the rest of the rides did not entice us. We only played a couple of the games as well.Where they get people the most is the outrageous prices. Parking is $7 and tickets are $11 each for adults. So right of the bat we spent almost $30 before we even got inside! The food prices are ridiculous for what you get but the worst of it was the prices for rides and games. They have set numbers of tickets you can buy at kiosks, but the purposely make the games and rides available for more tickets than what you can buy at the kiosks. So you have to buy more tickets than what you actually need because it's not an even amount. I can only imagine how much money people with kids and families spent on tickets.Not sure if we'll be going back next year.

Have to rate this 1 star for 2024 based on the now even more outrageous prices. $8 parking. Food quality down but prices way up. For soggy fries, 1 small nachos and 2 soft drinks it was $71.30. 2 corn $20. 3 seniors entrance fee $24. Grand total: over $123. That was with no rides. We won't be back. Ever.

Fun time, be ready to blow 100 bucks, crowded, go with friends that'll be entertaining to stand in line with for hours, decent concerts, unhealthy tasty food, corn dog and cotton candy was great, surprisingly helpful staff all around, petting zoo area, fast pass is worth it if you're going for the rides, activities available for all ages.What do ya expect, it's the fair

I come to this fair every year, they always have animals to see, this year the Budweiser horses are here!! Sealion show, white tiger show, frisbee dogs. And 4H kids have their animals. I love the 2 areas for the kids to play in, free.The kids have their own rides and games. The adults have theirs. The fair is really secure. I walk around comfortably without worrying, that makes it more fun. I can focus on goofing off, hearing concerts, and eating my Greek salad. I love that option too. Healthier food choices. Not judging the cotton candy eaters, I had ice cream too. I'll be back next year. This was a great fair!!

Did you SEE that pig? Now, I'm not talking about any 4H swine. I'm talking about that pig on the spit at that BBQ place? Holy drool, pigman.Besides that, the Pima County Fair is FUN x 10. The fairgrounds are pretty much 30-40 minutes from the furthest point in Tucson so it's an easy drive and I loved how organized and well marked everything was when I got off I-10. Plenty of barricades and PCSD personnel keeping traffic moving smoothly. Parking was only $5 and lots of parking. Just make sure you remember which aisle and lot you're in otherwise, you'll be wandering for a while. Seriously though, did you see that pig?All the employees I encountered were super helpful and friendly. We went on Saturday around 4pm so the lines for rides were minimal. Lots of big kid rides and plenty of stuff for the wee ones. **Tip for parents of little ones that need to let them unwind a little in a safe environment - go to Pima Hall and let them have fun in Kiddie Kingdom. It's free. Speaking of free, I know that pig wasn't free but damn I wanted to reach in and grab a piece of that blistering, smoky, crisp skin off it's back and....We managed to catch the last part of Tanya Tucker's performance. I know, I was shocked that she's still alive too!!! Food at the fair is plentiful and you can find just about anything that meets your heart or stomach's desire. My stomach desired that pig to be quite honest.All in all, the Pima County Fair is a fun, annual event. Maybe next year when my granddaughter is a little older and more patient, we'll go through the exhibit halls and check out everything the fair has to offer. Yeah, right. I have a mission for next year. That pig will be MINE. Mine, I tell you, ALL MINE!!!

You gotta love the fair. We come to the fair every year. I like arriving in the evening around 4:00 it's not so hot and the sun will soon be setting. Love the animals in the barn, baby goats are my favorite. Free concerts with price of admission (last night was Josh Turner). Lots of choices for food and snacks, some pricier than others. From another yelpers tip I'm gonna try the 4H stand next year. It's a great way to get out of the house and have a really entertaining night (or day). Tip: you are allowed to bring in your own water bottles (no outside food will be allowed through security).

Well, it's hard to review this fair when you have regularly visited one of the two largest fairs in the country, the Texas State Fair.We did not do any rides, but I can see that that would probably be the biggest attraction. Not a lot to see and do otherwise.But I do give it a big thumbs up to food choices. There were tons of choice, whereas Texas felt like it was the same choice in all the areas.