My boyfriend and I have gone to the fair every year since we started dating years ago. Now we have two kids & we enjoy taking them as well. There is so much to do and every year its something different. Tonight was our 1st trip this year & it was a great time. Our oldest son is at the age where he really enjoys the rides & games. They always have a petting zoo that's free unless you want to buy food to feed them. We love going through the buildings looking at all the neat stuff the vendors have and getting some yummy fudge & beef jerky. My boyfriend loves the BBQ pulled pork or smoked turkey legs & the cups of corn. I am always looking forward to Indian fry bread, maybe because I've always gotten it at the fair! We bring a cooler bag of snacks & goodies for the kids when we bring them just because the food & drinks can add up real quick.
Some people complain about the fair grounds being ghetto, it's the state fair grounds, what do you expect? It's south Phoenix, not Scottsdale! All in all, its a great time if you try to have one! Can't wait to go back without the kids!