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The Arizona State Fair released its final numbers for the 2023 event on Wednesday, and it’s clear: A lot of people had fun at the fair this year.
The 139th Arizona State Fair welcomed 1,445,194 guests through the gates of the Arizona State Fairgrounds from Sept. 22 to Oct. 29. This surpasses the attendance of 2022, which was 1,384,269.
Folks who played the carnival games won more than 204,000 plush toys, and over 80,000 roasted turkey legs were sold. The La Grande Wheel, the fair’s most popular ride, went for a spin 5,092 times, or 515 miles, approximately the same distance from Phoenix to Yosemite National Park.
Here’s a look back at this year’s Arizona State Fair through photos.
A trip to the Arizona State Fair makes a great date.
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Sweet Dreams are made of this.
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Giant stuffed animals are the ultimate prizes at the fair.
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Fans of fried treats found plenty to sample at the Arizona State Fair.
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Shave ice was a welcome treat on warm days.
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Stuffed bobas were a popular carnival game prize.
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Staying cool at the Arizona State Fair.
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Beignets are a fair favorite.
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Thrill rides are a major draw at the Arizona State Fair.
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Giant corn dog, anyone?
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A trip to the Arizona State Fair is always a sweet experience.
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