50TH STATE FAIR

Oahu • March 12, 2019
Hawaii State Fair - 50th State Fair, Oahu, Hawaii

Family Fun for Everyone!  Rides, games, live entertainment, Spiderman, Wonderwoman, monster truck demonstrations, circus acts, two new thrilling rides, petting zoo, Altervision 3D experience and much more! 

The 50th State Fair is a one of a kind event that happens every year at Aloha Stadium beginning Memorial Day Weekend through June 25th. Only EK FERNANDEZ SHOWS bring so much activity and entertainment to ONE LOCATION: rides, games, animal acts, live music, circus acts and much more. The Anastasini Circus with thrilling acts featuring an international group of performers and Ringmaster Giovanni Anastasini, family friendly Pork Chop Revue, a 3D blacklight experience and the debut of the Seven Seas ride!

Beginning on Fri, May 26, (Every Fri, Sat & Sun thru Sun, June 25th)

Memorial Day Monday, Admission is FREE for all active/retired military (with I.D.) and their dependents. 

May 26-29
June 2-4
June 8-11
June 16-18
June 23-25

Fridays:  6pm – midnight
Saturdays:  4pm – midnight
Sundays except June 11:  noon – midnight
Monday, May 29:  noon – midnight
Thursday, June 8:  6pm – midnight
Sunday, June 11:  4pm – midnight

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