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 2022. 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 2022 State Fairs List
Alabama National Fair, Montgomery, October 7-16
Alaska State Fair, Palmer, August 19 to September 5
Arizona State Fair, Phoenix, October 1-30
Arkansas State Fair, Little Rock, October 14-23
California State Fair, Sacramento, July 15-31
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, August 26 to September 5
Connecticut Fairs, multiple cities, click through to see dates
Delaware State Fair, Harrington, July 21-30
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Florida State Fair, Tampa, February 10-21
Georgia National Fair, Perry, October 6-16
Idaho State Fair, Boise, August 19-21
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, August 11-21
Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, July 29 to August 21
Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, August 11-21
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, September 9-18
Kentucky State Fair, Louisville, August 18-28
Louisiana State Fair, Shreveport, October 27 to November 13
Maine State Fair, Bangor, TBD
Maine State Fair, Skowhegan, August 11-20
Maryland State Fair, Lutherville-Timonium, August 25 to September 11
Massachusetts State Fair, West Springfield, September 16 to October 2
Michigan State Fair, Novi, September 1-5
Minnesota State Fair, Saint Paul, August 25 to September 5
Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, October 5-17
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, August 11-21
Montana State Fair, Great Falls, TBD
Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, August 26 to September 5
New Hampshire State Fair, Contoocook, September 1-5
New Jersey State Fair, Augusta, August 5-13
New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, September 8-18
New York State Fair, Syracuse, August 24 to September 5
North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh, October 13-23
North Dakota State Fair, Minot, July 22-30
Ohio State Fair, Columbus, July 27 to August 7
Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City, September 15-25
Oregon State Fair, Salem, August 26 to September 5
Pennsylvania Fairs, multiple dates and locations
South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, October 12-23
South Dakota State Fair, Huron, September 1-5
Tennessee State Fair, Nashville, September 18-27
Texas State Fair, Dallas, September 30 to October 23
Utah State Fair, Salt Lake City, September 8-18
Vermont State Fair, Rutland, August 16-20
Virginia State Fair, Doswell, September 23 to October 2
Washington State Fair, Puyallup, September 2-25
West Virginia State Fair, Lewisburg, August 11-20
Wisconsin State Fair, West Allis, August 4-14
Wyoming State Fair, Douglas, August 16-20
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