"When you consider the entire population is about 2.1 million, when you're getting 500,000 people of this state — that's a significant number," said Dan Mourning, state fair general manager.
Alyssa Munoz is a reporter for KOAT 7 News, an affiliate of Hearst Television. With a background in journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School, Alyssa covers a wide range of stories, from local news and community events to crime and politics. She is passionate about bringing important stories to light and keeping the public informed.