With over 150 years of history, the Utah State Fair is Utah’s premier annual community gathering, held for 11 days at the Utah State Fairpark on 65 acres. The fair features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, thrilling rides, carnival games, live entertainment on multiple stages, a rodeo, monster truck shows, demolition derbies, local crafts, fine arts, home arts competitions, photography, food competitions, and hundreds of vendors. A beloved multi-generational tradition in Salt Lake City.
Details
- Category: Local Community Events
- Subcategory: State Fair / Agricultural & Community Fair
- Status: Confirmed 2026
- Dates: 2026-09-10 to 2026-09-20
- Recurrence: Annual (every September)
- Venue: Utah State Fairpark
- Address: 155 N 1000 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
- Organizer: Utah State Fair Corporation
- Cost: 2026 pricing TBA (2025: Adults $15, Seniors/Youth 6–12 $10, Kids 0–5 free). All arena event tickets include fair admission. Season passes ~$60.
- Food: Extensive — classic fair food, local Utah vendors, concessions throughout 65-acre fairgrounds
- Parking / Transit: Paid parking at fairpark; TRAX North Temple line stops nearby
- Popularity: Very High — Utah’s largest annual fair event
- Attendance / Scale: 100,000+ over 11 days
Sources
- https://www.utahstatefair.com
- https://www.rmaf.net/events/2026/utah-state-fair
- https://www.predicthq.com/major-events/top-events/utah-state-fair
- https://www.ksl.com/article/51372012/utah-state-fair-2025-when-and-where-the-festivities-are-happening
Notes
Contact: Larry Mullenax (Manager), 801-538-8400. Entertainment coordinator: Nicki Claeys, 801-550-0228. 2026 tickets go on sale soon per the official website.