State fairs mean fried everything, dizzying rides, cotton candy, demolition derbies, beauty pageants, live entertainment, and more. Whether you’re looking forward to your state’s fair or you plan to travel to a faraway fair, we’ve rounded up a complete list of state fairs happening in 2023. 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 2023 State Fairs List
Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, October 6-15
Alaska State Fair, Palmer, August 18 to September 4
Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, September 22 to October 29
Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, October 13-22
California State Fair, Sacramento, July 14-30
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, August 25 to September 4
Connecticut Fairs, multiple cities, click through to see dates
Delaware State Fair, Harrington, July 20-29
Florida State Fair, Tampa, February 9-20
Georgia National Fair, Perry, October 5
Eastern Idaho State Fair, Blackfoot, September 1-9
North Idaho State Fair, Couer d’Alene, August 18-27
Western Idaho Fair, Boise, August 18-27
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, August 10-20
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, July 28 to August 20
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, August 10-20
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, September 8-17
Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, August 17-27
Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, October 26 to November 12
Maine State Fair, Bangor, August 3-6
Maine State Fair, Skowhegan, August 10-19
Maryland State Fair, Lutherville-Timonium, August 24-27, August 31 to September 4, September 7-10
Massachusetts State Fair, West Springfield, September 15 to October 1
Michigan State Fair, Novi, August 31 to September 4
Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, August 24 to September 4
Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, TBD
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, August 10-20
Montana State Fair, Great Falls, July 28 to August 5
Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, August 25 to September 4
New Hampshire State Fair, Contoocook, August 31 to September 4
New Jersey State Fair, Frankford Township, August 5-13
New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, September 7-17
New York State Fair, Syracuse, August 23 to September 4
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, October 12-22
North Dakota State Fair, Minot, July 21-29
Ohio State Fair, Columbus, July 26 to August 6
Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City, September 14-24
Oregon State Fair, Salem, August 25 to September 4
Pennsylvania Fairs, multiple dates and locations
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, October 11-22
South Dakota State Fair, Huron, August 31 to September 4
Tennessee State Fair, Lebanon, August 17-26
Texas State Fair, Dallas, September 29 to October 22
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City, September 7-17
Vermont State Fair, Rutland, August 15-19
Virginia State Fair, Doswell, September 22 to October 1
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, September 1-24
West Virginia State Fair, Lewisburg, August 10-TBD
Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, August 3-13
Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, August 15-19
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