September is one of the best months to experience state fairs across the U.S. As summer winds down and fall begins, fairgrounds come alive with rides, livestock shows, food-on-a-stick, and live music.

The Iowa State Fair is moving the Christian concert to closing night and kicking off with a country act. See the newest 2026 ...

The Florida State Fair is preparing to shine brighter than ever in 2026 as it celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a ...

Washington, D.C., is set to host some of the biggest events to celebrate the United States’s 250th anniversary, including a ...

State Fair of Texas attendance in 2025 dropped to their lowest numbers in years. Reasons for the drop focused on ...

It all began with sheep. As the story goes, in May 1808 two Merino sheep excited local attention under the great elm tree in the public square in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The owner of the sheep, ...

How does the Utah State Fair stack up against other state fairs across the country? Jim Chew, who has been to 23 in his quest to hit all 50, gives Utah a rating of seven out of 10. That’s pretty ...

The 2025 Arizona State Fair runs from Sept. 19 to Oct. 26 at the fairgrounds in Phoenix. A new "September Nights" experience offers evening-only entertainment and promotions at a value price. General ...

Across the country, state fairs are pulling in millions of visitors and pumping new life into the tourism economy. California, Texas, Florida, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Michigan all reported major ...

TIMONIUM — The Maryland State Fair won a Division Championship and multiple other awards at the International Association of Fairs & Expositions Journey to the Top Convention in Denver, Colorado. You ...