Daydreaming about fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides, bandstands, and all-American competitions (both classic and quirky) as far as the eye can see? You must be pining for a good, old-fashioned state fair. Fairgrounds across America beckon as there are childhood memories to be made and walks –or rides — down memory lane for those of us who are old (and tall) enough for all the rides, plus a drink or two.
“Are We Fair Yet?”
Whether your state fair is just around the corner from home or you’ll be road tripping cross-country to enjoy a fair in a new-to-you state or favorite vacation spot, we’ve gathered the dates of all the state fairs taking place in 2020 so you can plan your fun accordingly.
Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, October 9-18
Alaska State Fair, Palmer, CANCELED for 2020
Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, October 8 to November 1
Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, CANCELED for 2020
California State Fair, Sacramento, CANCELED for 2020
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, August 28 to September 7
Connecticut Fairs, multiple cities, click through to see dates and cancellations
Delaware State Fair, Harrington, July 23 to August 1
Florida State Fair, Tampa, February 6-17
Georgia National Fair, Perry, October 8-18
Idaho State Fair, Boise, CANCELED for 2020
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, CANCELED for 2020
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, CANCELED for 2020
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, CANCELED for 2020
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, CANCELED for 2020
Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, August 20-30
Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, October 22 to November 8
Maine State Fair, Bangor, CANCELED for 2020
Maine State Fair, Skowhegan, August 13-22
Maryland State Fair, Lutherville-Timonium, August 27 to September 7
Massachusetts State Fair, West Springfield, CANCELED for 2020
Michigan State Fair, Escanaba, CANCELED for 2020
Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, CANCELED for 2020
Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, October 7-18
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, August 13-23
Montana State Fair, Great Falls, CANCELED for 2020
Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, August 28 to September 7
New Hampshire State Fair, Contoocook, CANCELED for 2020
New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, CANCELED for 2020
New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, CANCELED for 2020
New York State Fair, Syracuse, CANCELED for 2020
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, October 15-25
North Dakota State Fair, Minot, CANCELED for 2020
Ohio State Fair, Columbus, CANCELED for 2020
Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City, CANCELED for 2020
Oregon State Fair, Salem, CANCELED for 2020
Pennsylvania Fairs, multiple dates and locations
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, October 14-25
South Dakota State Fair, Huron, September 3-7
Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, CANCELED for 2020
Texas State Fair, Dallas, CANCELED for 2020
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City, September 10-20
Vermont State Fair, Rutland, CANCELED for 2020
Virginia State Fair, Doswell, September 25 to October 4
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, CANCELED for 2020
West Virginia State Fair, Lewisburg, CANCELED for 2020
Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, CANCELED for 2020
Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, August 11-15
