The Arizona State Fair has been an annual central Arizona tradition for more than 100 years. The fair, located on the grounds of the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, features an extensive midway with more than 60 rides for children and adults of all ages. The fair also hosts a popular fall concert series, with free nightly concerts inside Veteran's Memorial Coliseum. Enjoy free Native American dance performances, a large concessions area, and new attractions every year. The fair opens in mid-October and goes through the first week of November.