Editorial Policy
How State Fair Scout verifies and labels fair planning information
Our goal is practical, source-linked fair planning. We separate confirmed details from tentative or missing information so readers can decide what still needs an official check.
Last updated: June 3, 2026
How we collect information
State Fair Scout collects fair planning information from public official fair sources, state fair websites, published ticket pages, official maps, accessibility pages, vendor application pages, and other source-linked materials. We may also use reader-submitted corrections as leads, but public fair pages should rely on visible source links before details are treated as confirmed.
Official sources first
Official fair sources come first for dates, hours, ticket prices, parking details, accessibility services, vendor deadlines, maps, and event schedules. If an official source is not available, unclear, or outdated, the detail should be marked tentative or needs verification rather than presented as confirmed.
Last verified dates
Public fair pages are expected to show a last verified date and source links. The date means State Fair Scout last checked the listed source; it does not guarantee the fair has not changed the information afterward.
Confirmed vs tentative labels
Confirmed information should be backed by visible official sources and current verification notes. Tentative information is useful for planning context but should not be treated as final. Needs verification means the field is missing, stale, unsupported, or waiting for a source check.
Corrections process
Readers, fair staff, vendors, and performers can submit corrections through the contact page. Helpful corrections include the fair name, the field to correct, a source URL, the date checked, and a short explanation. We review corrections against official sources before updating public pages.
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State Fair Scout may add affiliate links, sponsorships, or advertising in the future. If that happens, relationships should be disclosed clearly near relevant links or placements. Sponsored or affiliate relationships must not override sourcing standards or cause tentative details to be presented as confirmed.
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AI-assisted tools may be used to help draft outlines, organize source notes, improve formatting, or check consistency. Human review is required before publication, and fair-specific facts should still come from visible sources. AI tools should not be used to invent dates, prices, locations, official links, or source claims.
Photo/image policy
State Fair Scout should use original, owned, licensed, public-domain, or properly permissioned images. Generic decorative images should not imply they show a specific fair. Image captions and alt text should be accurate, useful, and clear about what is actually pictured.
Trademark/fair-logo policy
Official fair names, logos, mascots, slogans, and marks belong to their respective owners. State Fair Scout should not use official fair logos, state fair logos, mascots, or trademarked artwork unless permission is documented. Text references to fair names are used for identification and planning context.
Plan with source links
Browse the Find a Fair directory and use each fair page’s source list to confirm details before you go.