State Fairs by State 2025

State
State Fair
Fair Start Date 2025
Fair End Date 2025
Fair Website
Additional Fair Details
Wyoming Flag
WyomingWyoming State Fair and RodeoAugust 12, 2025August 16, 2025SourceRodeo, agricultural exhibits, Ferris wheel rides, fair food, demolition derby
Wisconsin Flag
WisconsinWisconsin State FairJuly 31, 2025August 10, 2025SourceCream puffs, pig slide, cheese curds
Tennessee Flag
TennesseeWilson County Tennessee State FairAugust 14, 2025August 23, 2025SourceAgricultural exhibits, country ham demonstration, deep-fried strawberry shortcake roll, Colombian-style arepas
Washington Flag
WashingtonWashington State FairJune 27, 2025June 29, 2025SourceConcerts, major music acts, Lost 80’s Live show, large crowds
Arkansas Flag
ArkansasWashington County FairAugust 19, 2025August 25, 2025SourceLivestock shows, youth exhibits, horticulture displays, home economics, art competitions
Rhode Island Flag
Rhode IslandWashington County FairAugust 13, 2025August 17, 2025SourceRhode Island has no official state fair, but the Washington County Fair unofficially fits the title
Utah Flag
UtahUtah State FairSeptember 4, 2025September 14, 2025SourceWatermelon celebration, parade, car show, square dancing, softball tournament
New York Flag
New YorkThe Great New York State FairAugust 20, 2025September 1, 2025SourceMax Power robot, costumed actors, crafts, games, jousting contests, Maypole Dance
Massachusetts Flag
MassachusettsThe Big E (Eastern States Exposition)September 12, 2025undefined NaN, NaNSourceDaily Mardi Gras parade, circus, 19th-century village, guided tours, key lime pie on a stick, fair food
Texas Flag
TexasTexas State FairSeptember 26, 2025October 19, 2025SourceUnique fair foods, Big Tex mascot, food debuts like deep-fried sweet tea, family-friendly traditions
West Virginia Flag
West VirginiaState Fair of West VirginiaAugust 7, 2025August 16, 2025SourceBengal tiger encounter, buckin’ bull ride, pig racing, draft horse pull, vintage car show
Virginia Flag
VirginiaState Fair of VirginiaSeptember 26, 2025October 5, 2025SourcePig races, pogo stunts, chainsaw carving, puppets, livestock competitions, student scholarships
South Dakota Flag
South DakotaSouth Dakota State FairAugust 27, 2025September 1, 2025SourceMusic entertainment, dancing, traditional Czech foods, cultural heritage events
South Carolina Flag
South CarolinaSouth Carolina State FairOctober 8, 2025October 19, 2025SourceAmusement rides, concerts, including Scotty McCreery and The Temptations
Oregon Flag
OregonOregon State FairAugust 22, 2025September 1, 2025SourceDeep-fried coffee, lobster corn dog, apple pie fries, garden and floral exhibits, homegrown produce, farmer’s market, Best of the Best competitions, midway games
Oklahoma Flag
OklahomaOklahoma State FairSeptember 11, 2025September 21, 2025SourceDairy farmers milking demo, Oklahoma Frontier Experience, live shark encounter, Xtreme Bulls, bull riding, country music concert
Ohio Flag
OhioOhio State FairJuly 23, 2025August 3, 2025SourceGator on a stick, Ohio Idol, Sternwheel boat celebrations, Little Miss and Little Mr. Sternwheel coronation, Rollin’ Oldies Car Show, photography contest
North Dakota Flag
North DakotaNorth Dakota State FairJuly 18, 2026July 26, 2025SourceScandinavian entertainment, food, clothing, art and jewelry exhibits, performances by The Beach Boys, performances by Michael Bolton
North Carolina Flag
North CarolinaNorth Carolina State FairOctober 16, 2025October 26, 2025SourceAntique farm machinery exhibit, field of dreams exhibit, Heritage Circle, Folk Festival, Repticon Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, deep-fried pimento cheese-filled wantons, high on the hog sandwich
New Mexico Flag
New MexicoNew Mexico State FairSeptember 4, 2025September 14, 2025SourceNative American attractions, Spanish Village, high-diving horse and mule shows (until 1991), costumed actors, crafts, games, jousting contests, Maypole Dance
New Jersey Flag
New JerseyNew Jersey State Fair/Sussex County Farm and Horse ShowAugust 1, 2025August 9, 2025SourcePulled pork cheese fries, marshmallow sweet potato fries, gator mac and cheese, Oreo churros
Nevada Flag
NevadaNevada State FairJune 5, 2025June 8, 2025SourceMidway of fun, livestock shows, exhibits
Nebraska Flag
NebraskaNebraska State FairAugust 22, 2025September 1, 2025SourceCooking demonstrations, corny crafts, antique farm implement demo, sweet corn samples, sweet-corn ice cream, corn husk dolls, maize maze, corn snakes, corn-shucking contest, broom making from corn husks
Montana Flag
MontanaMontana State FairJune 26, 2025June 29, 2025SourceComedy shows, All Star Stunt Dog show, supercross, rodeo, 4-H Quiz Bowl, Lady Houdini performance, Animal Cracker Conspiracy, Girl Scout Cookies, bourbon chicken skewers, specialty coffee drinks
Missouri Flag
MissouriMissouri State FairAugust 7, 2025August 17, 2025SourceAmusement rides, concerts, tractor pulls, car racing, arts and crafts, camping, livestock competitions, produce competitions, skill contests, fried cheese-on-a-stick, red velvet funnel cake, fried green tomatoes
Mississippi Flag
MississippiMississippi State FairOctober 2, 2025October 13, 2025SourceMile-long midway, exhibits, regional and national music artists, Sunday Gospel Concert, Tribute Artist Contest, local food vendors, pet parade, 5K run, movie poster exhibit, living history exhibit
Minnesota Flag
MinnesotaMinnesota State FairAugust 21, 2025September 1, 2025SourceButter cows, baby pig births, livestock competitions, fried food, ice palace, bobsledding, ice horse-racing, community events
Michigan Flag
MichiganMichigan State FairAugust 28, 2025September 1, 2025SourceButter cows, baby pig births, livestock competitions
New Hampshire Flag
New HampshireMaster Sand Sculpting ClassicJune 12, 2025June 14, 2025SourceSand sculpting competition, sand sculpture workshops, illuminated sculptures, fireworks show
Maryland Flag
MarylandMaryland State FairAugust 21, 2025August 24, 2025SourceAnimal birthing center, calf births, piglet births, chick hatchlings, agricultural exhibits August 21 - 24 | August 28 - September 1 | September 4 - 7
Louisiana Flag
LouisianaLouisiana State FairOctober 30, 2025November 16, 2025SourceHay-bale decorating, antique tractor-pulling, BB Gun Competition, Bayou Arm Wrestling Championship, crawfish and crab boudin, fried crawfish, gators and taters, grilled bacon-wrapped shrimp-on-a-stick
Pennsylvania Flag
PennsylvaniaKutztown FestivalAugust 4, 2025August 9, 2025SourcePennsylvania Dutch heritage exhibits, traditional crafts, music, food, live entertainment, demonstrations
Kentucky Flag
KentuckyKentucky State FairAugust 14, 2025August 24, 2025SourceWorld Chicken Festival, chicken-related events, Colonel Harland Sanders tribute
Kansas Flag
KansasKansas State FairSeptember 5, 2025September 14, 2025SourceWedding chapel, festival vendors, crafters, animals, carnival, car shows, fireworks
Iowa Flag
IowaIowa State FairAugust 1, 2025August 17, 2025SourceButter cow, deep-fried cupcakes, bacon-wrapped hot dog, food-on-a-stick, pigeon rolling, rooster crowing, fiddling, tractor pulling, monster arm wrestling, outhouse racing, cow chip throwing, Heritage Village
Indiana Flag
IndianaIndiana State FairAugust 1, 2025August 17, 2025SourceArts and crafts booths, food booths, Popcorn Panic race, Popcorn Parade, Cutest Baby Contest
Illinois Flag
IllinoisIllinois State FairAugust 7, 2025August 17, 2025SourceFiddle and banjo contest, sheep-shearing contest, husband-calling contest, hog-calling contest
Idaho Flag
IdahoHeritage DaysJuly 12, 2025July 20, 2025SourceNative American cultural exhibits, Lewis and Clark history, reenactments
Georgia Flag
GeorgiaGeorgia National FairOctober 2, 2025October 12, 2025SourceStories of Agriculture Exhibit, wool spinning, cotton display, poultry hatchings, food for four exhibit, honey comparison, live beehive
Florida Flag
FloridaFlorida State FairFebruary 5, 2026February 16, 2026SourceCultural exhibits, historical displays, carnival rides, live performances
Connecticut Flag
ConnecticutDurham Fair (unofficial state fair)September 25, 2025September 28, 2025SourceConcerts,monster truck rally,demolition derby,meet & greets,livestock exhibits
Delaware Flag
DelawareDelaware State FairJuly 17, 2025July 26, 2025SourceHolding baby chicks, Twiggs the Giraffe, musical performances, Pig Kissing Contest
Colorado Flag
ColoradoColorado State FairAugust 22, 2025September 1, 2025SourceRodeo, demolition derby, chile contest
Vermont Flag
VermontChamplain Valley FairAugust 12, 2025August 16, 2025SourceAgricultural exhibits, carnival rides, demolition derby, butterfly encounter, gospel night, haunted house, street theater, circus arts, music, comedy
California Flag
CaliforniaCalifornia State FairJuly 11, 2025July 27, 2025SourceWater park, monorail, thoroughbred racing, exotic animals, California Counties Exhibit
Maine Flag
MaineBangor State FairJuly 24, 2025August 2, 2025SourceHorse-pulling, demolition derby, Alaskan bears, Bengal tigers, pogo-stunt shows, chainsaw carving exhibition
Arizona Flag
ArizonaArizona State FairOctober 19, 2025October 26, 2025SourceSwimming pigs, monster trucks, concerts, carnival rides, figure 8 racing
Alaska Flag
AlaskaAlaska State FairAugust 15, 2025September 1, 2025SourceGiant vegetables, comedy shows, live music, rodeo, horse races
Alabama Flag
AlabamaAlabama National FairOctober 3, 2025October 13, 2025SourcePetting zoo, rodeo, concerts, carnival games, arts & crafts
Hawaii Flag
Hawaii50th State FairMay 25, 2025July 1, 2025SourceE.K. Fernandez Shows, petting zoo, fireworks

As of 2023, all 50 state fairs are annual events.