State fairs to remember

Arizona
Phoenix
Oct. 14 - Nov. 6
Performers include Gloria Trevi, Big & Rich, Beck, and Rob Thomas.
www.azstatefair.com

Kansas
Hutchinson, Kan.
Sept. 9 - 18
Entertainment includes tractor pulls and auto races, tigers brought in from India, and readings by Garrison Keillor.
kansasstatefair.com

Louisiana
Shreveport
Oct. 27 - Nov. 13
There will be a lawnmower showdown - bring it on! Entertainment includes the " '80s Invasion Tour" featuring Great White, Warrant, and Firehouse.
www.statefairoflouisiana.com

Massachusetts
West Springfield
Sept. 16 - Oct. 2
Features the "Avenue of States" and a concert by Gretchen Wilson.
www.thebige.com

Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Sept. 15 - 25
Disney on Ice will present "Finding Nemo." There's a petting zoo, chats with Oklahoma newspaper columnists, motorcycle races, and live music featuring the Spin Doctors.
www.oklahomastatefair.com

South Dakota
Huron
Sept. 3 - 10
Taste who wins the barbecue-beef and chili cookoffs. Kids will love "Funky Farmworks," a live stage show that explores the fun side of science.
www.sdstatefair.com

Texas
Dallas
Sept. 30 - Oct. 23
An 800-lb. slab of butter will be carved into the likeness of Elvis (insert your own Elvis joke here.) Performers include Hoobastank and Cowboy Troy.
www.bigtex.com

Utah
Salt Lake City
Sept. 8 - 18
In addition to a talent search, headliners Styx and REO Speedwagon will take the main stage.
www.utah-state-fair.com