This is how you know it's fair time
Look, here's the deal— you know it's officially fall in the Valley not because the heat drops (it doesn't, not really), but because the Arizona State Fair rolls into town. It's that annual tradition, mijo, when we all head down to the Fairgrounds off 19th Avenue and McDowell, ready for some deep-fried everything and maybe a spin on the Ferris wheel. They just dropped all the deets on what's new for this year, and my belly is already rumbling for a Sonoran Hot Dog—even if it ain't from a cart on 35th Avenue.
New Fair Flavors and Fun
The State Fair, it's a whole vibe, you know? It’s where Phoenix really shows out, all the way from the West Side to Scottsdale, everyone comes together. This year, they're promising a bunch of new food vendors, which is always the main event if you ask me. Last year I swear I saw someone eating deep-fried Kool-Aid, so who knows what wildness they'll cook up this time. Plus, they got new rides to get your stomach doing flips *before* you even hit the food stands, and the concert lineup is always a good time.
* **When it starts:** September 20th * **What to expect:** New rides, wild food creations, and a fresh concert lineup. * **How to save a buck:** Keep an eye out for those deals and discounts they always drop—we all gotta save where we can, especially with gas prices.
It’s more than just rides and funnel cakes; it’s a moment to take a breath before the snowbirds really descend. It’s a chance to just enjoy being in Phoenix, even if it's still 90 degrees at night. Órale, that's the Valley, baby — 115 degrees and we're still out here.
Carlos Espinoza-Reyes, MiTL Sports Desk.
Oye, my compadres on the morning show are probably gonna be arguing about the best fair food—catch them at mornings.live.