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Arizona State Fair ranked one of the best in the country

Jun 16, 2014, 4:49 PM

Between the bright lights and the deep-fried everything, it’s almost impossible to miss the Arizona State Fair — and apparently you wouldn’t want to.

According to the Huffington Post,the Arizona State Fair is one of the best this country has to offer. Arizona was ranked number six on the list due to its high attendance and loads of attractions.

The Arizona State Fair has been around on-and-off since 1884 and showcases all the best of the Southwest. The fair has been host to a wide range of musicians from country stars like Trace Adkins and Billy Currington to rappers like Snoop Dogg.

The number one ranked state fair was the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

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Arizona State Fair ranked one of the best in the country