text: I loved loved loved the fair when I was a child I LOVED IT I got to see the Beach Boys in my first ever concertsuch good times I was so happy when we went I would go at least times while it was in town Well I definitely DO NOT love what the fair has become Its a travesty a sham andwella mockery Guys its a Travishamockery Let me explain whynownnWhat To DonWell you will blow boatloads of cashthat is numero uno Besides that you can check out all the rides they offer as well as exhibitions ranging from animals to crafts and baking as well as the Expo area where retailers hawk their products Oh and the food its the one time of the year where most people will not judge you for eating your soul awaynnThe GoodnEh there are some bright spots The food is fun and different I love the Indian Fry Bread stations although every single vendor is not the sameyou have to be picky The food options are abundant as well and if you do not care about what you put in you its a field day for you The Expo they hold each year has some fun vendors each year In they were not as much fun as previous years but still they held my attention for a bit I did try some of the extreme ridesholy hell scary but fun I will admit I did enjoy hanging out with my fiance in cool weather it was refreshing and relaxing to stroll around and have some fun Also the concerts and events they offer each year are pretty good for free admission I simply have not had the time or I would have hit up a number of them over the yearsnnThe BadnOy VeySo let us say about years ago approximately the whole reinvention of fairs began nationwide With that change came increased prices lower quality prizes insanely fatty and poor quality foods and what is worse a really crummy corporate feel by way of RCS out here in Phoenix So now we are left with what RCS has provided us Its really a she will of former fun times We still have the awesome destruction derby and concerts as well as some fun rides still But they have stripped all that away with the watered down prizes and games that are pretty much riggedAnd the prizes I mean come on They deduce down to dog chew toys really Perfect size for our Yorkie and Chihuahua Rips in about days time nnPrices are outrageous and I am consistently keeping an eye on spendingyou are a fool to go to the fair and just spend whateverbecause you will spend EASY with that mindset I see a number of people defending the current incarnation and it amuses me I remember the balloon darts when I could win a huge framed picture to hang up on my wall I remember choosing a Michael Jordan pictureWell now we have balloons with hackisackstyle balls filled with pellets The balloon dart signs with pictures of darts are still out there nnRuining my childhood memories that is what RCS is doing And diets too they just ruin so muchUpcharge me at the gate and get rid of RCS I do not care about spending more to get in FOR A QUALITY PRODUCT Getting in for free is not worth it Just wretched I could go on and on deplorable nnThe Down lownI really am not sure where to go from here Really am not It is a rubbish product really Its like paying for a Jaguar and getting an Aveo its not right I am giving stars because it actually could get worse and if it does I have an option to downgrade I mentioned the redeeming factors already which all make up the stars they receivebut they do not help Not a bit I will spare writing further and let the review speak for itself Save the money and go up North and hike and get your palms read by a hippyor go golfing or go to Castles and Coasters and mess around with your familyor go to Scottsdale and steal someone is Audior do a meth lab bust in AJ All of these are equally invigorating and less expensive options than spending to throw a ball in a basket attempting to win a cheap stuffed stuffed bear