We Are Now Hiring Event Staff!

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is now hiring for the 2022 Coconino County Fair, taking place at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ on Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5, 2022.

Each year the Coconino County Fair employs approximately 40 part time (temporary) employees. Positions hired for the fair include: admission cashier/floater, admissions money runner, ice crew, mascot & mascot handler, parking staff, ticket scanners, and more.

Pay ranges $15.50 - $16.50 per hour. Training is provided. Learn more and apply at GovernmentJobs.com.

Digital 2022 is Fair Book Now Available!

The Fair Book is now available in a PDF format (get Adobe Reader)! We expect print copies available by May 1.

The Fair Book contains all of the information on entering an exhibit at the Coconino County Fair. It includes the classes (aka, the items we judge), prizes, judging criteria, schedule, and more!

It is free or low-cost to enter the Fair, plus there are various prizes available! All of the Open (non 4-H) Departments are sponsored by the Friends of Coconino County Parks and include many prizes. There are additional sponsors in other departments as well, providing either a cash award or a gift certificate.

4-H exhibitors compete to be the best in their category and receive buckles, trophies, plaques, and other prizes. Many of the 4-H awards are sponsored by local businesses and individuals who are listed in the Fair Book.

Be sure to peruse the Fair Book to learn more about entering at this year’s event. Our online entries portal will be available after the printed Fair Books are distributed into the Coconino Communities.

The Fair Book and additional information on entering an exhibit at the Coconino County Fair can be found at https://www.coconinocountyfair.com/entries.

We’ll see you at the Fair!

Call for Vendors for the 2022 Fair

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting vendor applications for the 20221 Coconino County Fair, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 – Sept. 6 at Fort Tuthill County Park. Vendors may submit applications in four categories including amusement, food, commercial (indoor, outdoor, and midway) businesses, and nonprofits.  

More than 40,000 people attend the fair which features exhibits by 4-H and community members, national, regional, and local entertainment, as well as food and commercial vendors. To promote local products and services, an early bird rate is being extended to Coconino County-based, for-profit businesses. Interested business owners and operators are encouraged to submit a vendor application by June 1 to take advantage of a 50 percent early bird discount for non-premium outdoor locations on the fairgrounds. Nonprofit vendors and food vendors are not eligible for early bird rates.  

In consultation with Coconino County Health and Human Service, Coconino County Parks & Recreation is currently evaluating all COVID-19 mitigation protocols. Fair Staff will communicate any protocols to vendors (and attendees) as they develop.

More information and the vendor applications are available here.