State fairs bring the fried treats, candied apples, all-American competitions, and amusements we’ve all been pining for. Whether you want to support the home team by attending your state’s fair or you plan to road trip across the country to experience something new at a state fair far away, consult this list of all the state fairs taking place in 2021 and plan your state fair day — or multi-day getaway — accordingly. If your state fair’s dates aren’t listed yet, don’t hesitate to bookmark this page as we will update it regularly!
Fun Fairs Ahead: The Complete 2021 State Fairs List
Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, October 8-17
Alaska State Fair, Palmer, August 26 to September 6
Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, October 2-30
Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, October 15-24
California State Fair, Sacramento, (dates to be announced)
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, August 27 to September 6
Connecticut Fairs, multiple cities, click through to see dates
Delaware State Fair, Harrington, July 22-31
Florida State Fair, Tampa, February 11-22
Georgia National Fair, Perry, October 7-17
Idaho State Fair, Boise, August 20-29
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, August 12-22
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, August 6-22
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, August 12-22
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, September 10-19
Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, August 19-29
Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, April 29 to May 9
Maine State Fair, Bangor, July 29 to August 7
Maine State Fair, Skowhegan, August 12-21
Maryland State Fair, Lutherville-Timonium, August 26 to September 6
Massachusetts State Fair, West Springfield, September 17 to October 3
Michigan State Fair, Escanaba, August 16-22
Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, August 26 to September 6
Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, October 6-18
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, August 12-22
Montana State Fair, Great Falls, July 30 to August 7
Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, August 27 to September 6
New Hampshire State Fair, Contoocook, September 3-6
New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, August 7-14
New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, September 9-19
New York State Fair, Syracuse, August 20 to September 6
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, October 14-24
North Dakota State Fair, Minot, July 23-31
Ohio State Fair, Columbus, (closed to the public)
Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City, September 16-26
Oregon State Fair, Salem, August 27 to September 6
Pennsylvania Fairs, multiple dates and locations
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, October 13-24
South Dakota State Fair, Huron, September 2-6
Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, September 10-19
Texas State Fair, Dallas, September 24 to October 17
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City, September 9-19
Vermont State Fair, Rutland, August 17-21
Virginia State Fair, Doswell, September 24 to October 3
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, September 3-26
West Virginia State Fair, Lewisburg, August 12-21
Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, August 5-15
Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, August 17-21
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