Map & Directions
The fairgrounds are located just an hour’s drive north of Anchorage at mile 40 on the Glenn Highway. Once at the Fair there are four entrance gates. Three gates, the Purple, Red and Yellow, have parking areas. The fourth, the Green Gate, serves as a drop-off and pick-up zone, and as the depot for the Fair Train. No parking fee is required to access the entrance area to the Green Gate. Access is from the Inner Springer Road at the north end of the fairgrounds.
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Take a Rest
The Family Rest Stop, provided by Alaska Family Services, is a relaxed atmosphere for families with young children. Located in the south end of Raven Hall, it offers a quiet place to breastfeed, change diapers, or simply let the little ones play or rest away from the noise and activity of the Fair. Open during Fair hours.
Daily Schedules
To find out what’s going on each day of the fair, pick up a schedule at kiosks located just inside Fair walk-in gates. Got a smartphone? Download the Alaska App or QR Code Reader from your app store to upload the daily schedule right to your phone! Schedules include a map of the fairgrounds showing the location of venues as well as ATMs, restrooms, security and first aid areas.
To find out what’s going on each day of the fair, pick up a schedule at kiosks located just inside Fair walk-in gates. Got a smartphone? Download the Alaska App or QR Code Reader from your app store to upload the daily schedule right to your phone! Schedules include a map of the fairgrounds showing the location of venues as well as ATMs, restrooms, security and first aid areas.
Will Call
Pick up will call admission tickets at the Green Gate. Turn in by the Purple Gate (gate closest to Palmer) and follow the road paralleling the fairgrounds to the Green Gate. There is a small area to park while you pick up your tickets. After you get your tickets, you may continue on to park in the Red Parking Lot or turn and go back onto the Glenn Highway.
You may also pick up will call concert tickets at the Kendall Toyota Borealis Theatre Box Office located inside the fairgrounds adjacent to the Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre.
RV / Parking
Handicapped-accessible parking is available at the Red, Yellow and Purple Lots, which offer the closest entrance to the fairgrounds.
Tow-away zones. For pedestrian safety, parking on the Glenn Highway or right-of-way by the fairgrounds is not allowed. These areas will be closed off and clearly marked “no parking.” Any vehicles parked there will be towed.
Parking Fees
Daily Season
Car: $5
Truck: $25
RV*: $15/$75
Tent: $5/$30
Premier Parking: $25
* $10 daily and $50 season additional fee
for tow behind car or trailer.
All scheduled events subject to change.
Hours of Operation
August 23 – September 3
Monday – Friday • Noon – 10 PM
Saturday – Sunday • 10 AM – 10 PM
Labor Day • 10 AM – 8 PM
Ride the Fair Train
Forget the parking worries and leave the driving to someone else – hop on board the Fair Train for travel to the Fair. Round-trip fares from Anchorage, including admission to the Fair, are:
- Adults (13-59) • $54
- Seniors (60+) • $47
- Children (6-12) • $27
- Children (5 and younger) • $22
Train Schedule: Trains run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 24 – 26 and August 31 – September 2 with two departure and return times on Saturdays. Visit alaskastatefair.org for complete schedule information.
Booking your Fair Train ticket: Call 265-2494 or 1-800-554-0552. All tickets sold are at the round-trip rate and include Fair admission.
Gate Admission
Monday-Thursday and Labor Day Friday-Sunday
- Adult • $11 • $13
- Senior • $7 • $8
- Youth • $7 • $8
There are plenty of DISCOUNTS on admission before the Fair.
We ask that you not bring the following items on to Fair property:
• Firearms, knives or weapons of any kind
• Animals (except service dogs)
• Alcoholic beverages
• Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates or skateboards
• Solicitation materials (and please refrain from soliciting)
• Material distribution
• Also, please refrain from smoking, except in designated
ATM
Green Trail ATM
Close to the public restroom and the security building (provided by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union).
Green Trail ATM
Inside the Green Gate, between the restroom and the accessible entrance (provided by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union).
Red Trail ATM
Between the Green and Red Trail, next to the Pebble Corral (provided by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union).
Red Trail ATM
Inside the Red Gate on your right (provided by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union).
Raven Hall ATM
Inside Raven Hall, on the left side of the back wall (provided by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union).
Yellow Trail ATM
Inside the Yellow Gate on your left (provided by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union).
Purple Trail ATM
Inside the Purple Gate on your left (provided by Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union).
EMT/Public Safety
Emergency Services Building & EMT
Green Trail (#6 on the Fair Map)
During the Fair, we have round-the-clock EMTs, who are headquartered at the Emergency Services Building and can provide first aid and emergency medical care.
Lost Kids Corral
Green Trail (#6 on the Fair Map)
Lost children are taken to this location. You can also report a lost child here or by calling the Fair Security Building at 907-746-7160.
Green Trail Food Booths
Alaska Elephant Ears
Delicious deep-fried batter, smothered in powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, honey, berries or cream cheese.
Beta Sigma Phi
Serving cotton candy, lollipops and soda for over 50 years at the Alaska State Fair!
Log Cabin #6
Big Dipper Concessions
A long-time favorite serving ice cream cones and treats, xangos and hot, crispy corn fritters with honey butter. Fried chicken and chicken wings with dipping sauces!
The Boardwalk
Fresh peach pies and peach waffles, plus beer-battered halibut, chicken and fish kabobs.
Log Cabin #4
Cajun Cookin’
Jammin’ jambalaya, red beans and rice, file gumbo, deep-fried Cajun pickles.
Log Cabin #2
Center of Hope – BBQ
Texas BBQ beef, chicken or ribs, hotlinks or hot dogs, and all the extras including home-style pies.
Log Cabin #3
Curly Bob’s
Deep-fried potatoes, onions, zucchini and corn dogs – golden and crispy on the outside, tender and savory inside.
Log Cabin #6
Dean’s Corn Dog Corner
Juicy burgers, fries and deep-fried corndogs.
Log Cabin #3
El Perico
Beefed-up carne asada tacos, taquitos and tamales.
Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Cones filled with shaved ice and topped with a wide variety of yummy flavors.
On Green Spur.
Husky Burger
Great burgers and hot dogs for hungry fairgoers, and a fine breakfast menu for early-goers.
Log Cabin #4
J & L Granny’s Concessions
Traditional Philly cheese steak sandwiches and deep-fried veggies.
Lionel’s Seafood
Famous seafood gumbo and chowder – clams, shrimp, and calamari.
Log Cabin #5
Macho Nacho
Crispy, crunchy nacho chips topped with your choice of ultimate tasty toppings.
Midnight Moon Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Coffee, hot and cold espresso drinks, Italian sodas, soft drinks and hot chocolate.
Midnight Sun Lodge #117
Juicy burgers, plump hot dogs, spicy links, and hot, crispy fries.
Log Cabin #2
Original Gourmet Ice Cream Bars
Great orange or root beer floats, wild berry lemonade, fruit and mocha granitas, and hand-dipped Gourmet Ice Cream Bars. New this year -chocolate covered bacon!
Patty Wagon
Great burgers and Alaska Grown garden fries, plus a fine breakfast menu for early risers.
Log Cabin #6
Phyllis’s Café
Bread bowls filled with soup, chili or real seafood chowder, prime rib sandwiches, ice cream, and brownie delights.
Log Cabin #4
Potato Palace
Hot-stuffed baked potatoes with scrumptious toppings, zeppole and sweet potato fries and chips.
Log Cabin #1
Seafood Alaska
Tasty seafood pitas and the always-popular deep-fried halibut chunks.
Log Cabin #3
St. Michael’s Slippery Gulch
Family favorites including burgers, sandwiches, chili, soups, and delicious desserts – all created with homemade flavor.
Sugarlash Enterprises
Bright red candy apples, blue-berried popcorn and pink perfection cotton candy!
Log Cabin #2
T & T Refreshments
Simple Fair food including corn dogs, hot dogs, caramel apples and cotton candy.
Log Cabin #5
Taco Dan’s
Crisp, crunchy corn tortillas dressed up with traditional toppings and either folded with spicy meat or laid flat and spread with frijoles refritos. Also serving fried ice cream.
Log Cabin #6
Team Gyros
Traditional gyros and honey-soaked baklava.
Log Cabin #5
Waheed #81 Oriental Shrine
Corn on the cob, hot dogs, chili dogs, jumbo pretzels, nachos and Italian sodas.
Log Cabin #1
Wild Bill’s Buffalo Burgers
Bison-based burgers, Polish sausage and buffalo chip potatoes.
Log Cabin #1
Purple Trail Food Booths
Bushes Bunches
Divine desserts, fresh Alaska Grown veggie packs and rib-sticking stew, as well as Valley-fresh local produce.
On Miner’s Loop.
Cornucopia Cones
Homemade waffle cones piled high with ice cream and topped with hot fudge, caramel or warm fruit.
Ed’s Eats
BBQ-glazed chicken wings , Alaskan smoked salmon and clam chowder and Chicken Parfait.
Harkey Concessions
Delicious strawberry treats and candy for the chocolate lover. “Gourmet” and “Donut” burgers, chipstix, wafflestix, and Kool aid pickles
Hoop ‘n Hula Milk ‘n Cookies
Several varieties of fresh-baked cookies – plus tall glasses of fresh milk to wash them down.
On Miner’s Loop.
Kernal Mac’s Popcorn
Perfect popcorn and toppings, fountain sodas, floats, fruit smoothies and chocolate-dipped bananas.
Mostly Mediterranean
Kibbi plate, tabouli, hummus, and rolled grape leaves. Thai steak and pestarella sausage on ciabatta bread. Original family recipes!
Pastie Shack
Beef or chicken pasties, lots of sausages and deep-fried halibut nuggets.
Pioneer Peak Pretzel Co.
Fresh, hand-rolled soft pretzels and a variety of stuffed breadsticks made from scratch.
Reuben Haus
NEW this Year!
Serving up grilled Reubens with beer-braised kraut. Also, beer-battered mushrooms and savory fries.
Rollin Donuts
Tiny, tasty donuts and ice cream treats.
Soy Oriental Fast Food
Oriental favorites, such as fried rice, mongolian beef, cashew chicken and egg rolls.
Susitna Shorty’s Concessions
Indian tacos, Shorty’s sweeties and cheesecake coney.
The Crab Shack
Succulent scallops, shrimp, crab cakes, and tasty crab bisque, fresh from Alaska waters.
On Miners Loop.
Tres Amigos
Tasty halibut and jerk chicken tacos, Cuban black beans and rice, and savory quesadillas.
Vagabond Blues
Vegetarian sandwiches, wraps, soups, freshly squeezed juices, fresh-cooked potato chips and desserts.
Vagabond Blues Coffeehouse
Located north of Vagabond Blues, this espresso café also offers cinnamon rolls, cookies, and whole bean coffee.
Yukon Concessions
Delicious nutty treats – almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts – salted and glazed, fresh off the roaster.
Red Trail Food Booth
Anchorage Scottish Rite Bodies
Golden-fried halibut, shrimp, chicken and steak fries, plus ice-cream delights including shakes and cones.
Aunt Linda’s Funnel Cakes
Made by hand from an old family recipe, these lacy concoctions come out golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar. On Red Spur.
Becky’s Original Kettle Korn
Puffy, white corn kernels covered with a sweet-salty splash.
Bistro Red Beet
Famous red beet breads with incredible toppings, savory tarts with new flavors daily, and French press coffee and tea.
Bonanza Mexican Food
Crispy tacos, tender burritos and combo plates prepared from authentic Mexican recipes.
Denali Cream Puffs
Delicate puffs filled with vanilla whipped cream, topped with velvety chocolate or mixed berries.
Dippin Dots
Tiny, party-colored ice cream dots in a variety of flavors to excite the palate. On Red Spur.
Express Yourself
Delicious hot and cold coffees and espressos.
On Office Court.
Friar Tucks
Delectable roasted golden sweet corn, saucy and fried zucchini, and sweeties (sweet potato fries), plus apple spears smothered in caramel.
Glacier Pizza
Savory handcrafted pizzas, plus teriyaki, vegetarian, Caesar and Greek wraps.
Gobbler’s Grill
A Fair tradition – turkey legs! Also serving piled-high pork sandwiches.
Great Alaskan Food Adventure
Pork chops and chicken on a stick, plus Alaskan gold nuggets (batter-fried cheese curds).
Indian Valley Meats
Spicy reindeer Polish dogs, buffalo bratwurst, hot dogs, caribou steak sandwiches and jerky & snack sticks.
M.A.’s Gourmet Dogs
Great franks, tasty toppings with a good bite, and warm buns. Include chips and sodas for a complete meal.
Mr. Gyro
Gyros piled high with succulent meat, crunchy churros and Alaska Grown potato wedges with tzatziki sauce.
Pristine Products
Oysters, oysters, oysters – fresh from Prince William Sound.
Rae’s Gourmet Tamales
Handmade tamales in varieties such as blue corn/jack/jalapeno or sun-dried tomato/feta/pecan, served with yummy homemade sauces.
Roscoe’s Catfish & Barbecue
Crispy, crunchy flash-fried catfish served with red beans and rice, as well as barbecued meats and sandwiches all prepared by Chef Roscoe.
Salmon Express
Delicious Bristol Bay salmon, grilled and layered into tender cheesy quesadillas. Also serving salads and chowder.
Yellow Trail Food Booth
Becky’s Original Kettle Korn
Puffy, white corn kernels covered with a sweet-salty splash.
Across from the Grandstand lawn
Country Boy Bar-B-Q
Old fashioned slow-cooked barbeque and all the trimmings.
Across from the Grandstand lawn
Mat-Su Shrine Club
Ol’ favorites like ham and cheese sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and chili. Espresso and breakfast available for early birds.
At the France Equestrian Center
The Soda Jerk
NEW this Year!
Fresh-made Flavored Drinks. A variety of taste experiences!
On the Yellow Trail, South side of Farm Exhibits
New Food at the Fair
Two new food vendors will be serving hungry fairgoers at the 2012 Alaska State Fair – the Reuben Haus and the Alaska Soda Jerk!
The Reuben Haus was the winner of the food vendor showdown at our annual meeting in February, where meeting attendees sampled tasty bites from potential 2012 food vendors and then voted on their favorite. The winner was offered a booth at the 2012 Fair.
The Reuben Haus menu features reuben sandwiches, beer-battered mushrooms, and savory fries. The sandwich features beer-braised sauerkraut with bacon, house-made Russian sauce, Swiss cheese and corned beef on marbled rye bread grilled to perfection. Their small button mushrooms are breaded in a well-seasoned, amber beer batter, and are served with dipping sauce. The fries are made from Yukon Gold potatoes with a spicy seasoning blend, and come with ketchup with a kick. Find them on the Purple Trail, right next to a new covered eating area.
The Alaska Soda Jerk is also making its debut at the 2012 Fair. At the 50s-themed booth, fairgoers will find old-fashioned soda fountain favorites like chocolate egg creams, as well as refreshing drinks like cherry limeade and ocean waters, all served with a side of peanuts in the shell.
Beyond drinks, the Alaska Soda Jerk plans to serve up a fun experience, complete with 50s music and traditional soda jerk uniforms. The Alaska Soda Jerk will be located under the south eave of Farm Exhibits on the Yellow Trail.
Wondering what else is on the menu at the 2012 Fair? View the food guide available at alaskastatefair.org!
FAQ
QUESTION:
What are the dates of the 2012 Alaska State Fair?
ANSWER:
This year’s Fair takes place August 23 through September 3.
QUESTION:
What are the hours of operation?
ANSWER:
On weekdays (Monday — Friday), we’re open from noon to 10 p.m. On weekends (Saturday — Sunday), we’re open from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. On Labor Day, the Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
QUESTION:
What is the price of admission.
ANSWER:
If you purchase admission before August 23:
- Monday – Thursday: $9 adults, $5 youth/senior
- Friday – Saturday: $11 adults, $6 youth/senior
If you purchase admission starting August 23:
- Monday – Thursday: $11 adults, $7 youth/senior
- Friday – Saturday: $13 adults, $8 youth/senior
Note: Adults are ages 13 – 64, youth are 6 – 12, senior are 65+.
QUESTION:
Are there discount admissions and ride tickets available?
ANSWER:
The discounts are best of you purchase before the Fair, but we still have a lot of opportunities to save once the Fair begins! You can save on admission by purchasing before August 23. Admission tickets are available on our website (convenience fees apply). You can also purchase admission tickets on the fairgrounds. After August 22, admission tickets go up to full price.
There are several other ways to save:
Season Fun Pass
Our new season pass includes admission all 12 days of the Fair PLUS a general season parking permit. The pass is $60 for adults $40 for seniors or $30 for youth * and is available on the Fair website through July 31.
*Parking is not included with the youth pass.
6 Pack $60
With our admission 6-pack, you can save up to $18 on six adult daily admissions! Adult 6 pack $60 or pick up a youth/senior 6-pack for just $30. These are good any day of the Fair. Order online by August 22 (convenience fees apply).
Costco Daily Admission 4-Pack
Selling four-pack at Costco August 1 – 22. Choose from an adult four-pack or a youth/senior four-pack. Prices are $34.99 for adult and $21.99 for youth/ senior. Good any day.
Military Discount
We don’t have just one Military Day, rather we are pleased provide members of the military discounted tickets for ANY day of the Fair. Tickets are $9.75 for adults or $6.25 for youth/seniors, and are good any day of the Fair. Available on JBER at Information Tickets and Travel.
Coca-Cola, a division of Odom Corporation Presents Buddy Days
Buddy Days
is on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 and 29, from noon – 5 p.m., you can:
-
Save at Fair gates:
Pick up a Coca-Cola Buddy Days coupon
at any Holiday Store (no purchase required)beginning August 9. Turn in at Fair gate and, with your purchase of an admission ticket, receive a second ticket of equal or lesser value.
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Save at the Carnival:
Buy your tickets to ride and your buddy rides FREE from noon – 5 p.m. on Buddy Days (no coupon required to enjoy Buddy Days at the carnival). Please note that the carnival is operated by Golden Wheel Amusements and not the Fair.
$2 Buck Thursday
On opening day, Thursday, August 23, daily admission bought at the Fair gates between noon and 2 p.m. is only $2!
Kids’ Day
Friday, August 24, kids 12 and under attend FREE this day thanks to MTA.
Family Day
Saturday, August 25, come have fun while kids 12 and under attend FREE thanks to BP.
Alaska Grown Day $2 Discounts
Thursday, August 30, $2 discount at Fair gates if you wear your Alaska Grown T-shirt thanks to Farm Bureau, Palmer Soil & Water Conservation District and Alaska Grown.
QUESTION:
Where is the Fair located?
ANSWER:
The fairgrounds are located just an hour’s drive north of Anchorage at mile 40 on the Glenn Highway. Our address is 2075 Glenn Hwy. Palmer, Alaska 99654.
Once at the Fair there are four entrance gates. Three gates, the Purple, Red and Yellow, have parking areas. The fourth, the Green Gate, serves as a drop-off and pick-up zone, and as the depot for the Fair Train. No parking fee is required to access the entrance area to the Green Gate. Access is from the Inner Springer Road at the north end of the fairgrounds.
For more information, view the map on our website or download the Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which includes an interactive map with GPS-driven directions.
QUESTION:
Is Fair admission included in my Grandstand/concert ticket?
ANSWER:
No, you will need to buy your admission ticket before you arrive or purchase at one of the four gates in order to get into the Fair for a concert or Grandstand event. More information on this topic is included in one of our previous blog posts.
QUESTION:
Are pets allowed on the fairgrounds?
ANSWER:
No. Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Service animals are permitted to assist guests and are defined by the ADA as “dogs.” For more information, please refer to www.ada.gov.
QUESTION:
How do I get space for a concession or exhibit at the fair?
ANSWER:
Visiting our website is a great place to start. You may also contact the Fair vendor and exhibits manager at 907-746-7159 or pamella@alaskastatefair.org. Please note that the deadline for food vendor applications for the 2012 Fair has already passed. Non-food vendor applications and the 2012 vendor handbook are available on the website.
QUESTION:
Can I bring food and drink to the Fair? Are coolers allowed on grounds? Water bottles?
ANSWER:
You can bring food and nonalcoholic beverages to the Fair, as well as coolers. However, items are subject to inspection at the front gates.
QUESTION:
Where are ATMs located?
ANSWER:
There are seven ATM locations inside the fairgrounds:
- Inside the Purple Gate on your left.
- Inside the Yellow Gate on your left.
- Inside the Red Gate on your right.
- Inside the Green Gate, between the restroom.
- Between the Green and Red Trail, next to the Pebble Corral.
- Close to the public restroom and the security building.
- Inside Raven Hall, on the left side of the back wall.
ATMs, as well as other venues and points of interest, are clearly marked on the Fair map, available on the Fair website or in the daily schedule, which may be picked up at the kiosks inside the Fair walk-in gates. You can also download the new FREE Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which features an interactive map of the fairground, including GPS-driven directions to Fair venues, stages, food booths, restrooms and more!
QUESTION:
Where are lost items claimed?
ANSWER:
Lost items are claimed at Security Building. Lost children are taken to the Lost Kids Building. Both of these buildings are located on the Green Trail, southwest of the Borealis Theatre, next to the public restroom and the ATM. Please note that the Fair keeps all lost items for one month after the Fair. After that the unclaimed items are donated to charitable organizations.
The Emergency Services Building is also located on the Green Trail, southwest of the Borealis Theatre, between the ATM and the public restrooms.
All of these buildings are clearly marked on the Fair map, available on the Fair website or in the daily schedule, which may be picked up at the kiosks inside the Fair walk-in gates. You can also download the new FREE Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which features an interactive map of the fairground, including GPS-driven directions to Fair venues, stages, food booths, restrooms and more!
QUESTION:
Where can I rent strollers or wheelchairs at the Fair?
ANSWER:
You can bring your own strollers or wheelchairs. You can also rent from the Kiddie Limo booth, located inside the Red, Yellow and Purple Gates. Strollers are $3 per hour and wheelchairs are $5 per hour. Availability is first-come, first-served.
QUESTION:
Where do I find a daily schedule of Fair events?
ANSWER:
To find out what’s going on each day of the Fair, pick up a daily schedule at the kiosks located just inside the Fair walk-in gates. In addition to event information, these schedules include a map of the fairgrounds showing the location of event venues as well as ATMs, restrooms, and security and first aid areas.
On the web? “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest updates and find all the daily schedules under our “Notes” page or visit our website.
Got a smartphone? Get the daily schedule on your phone by downloading a QR Code Reader and then scanning the code displayed at the schedule kiosks just inside the Purple, Yellow and Red Gates. Or download the new, FREE Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App. This interactive mobile guide features the Fair daily schedule, with detailed event listings, as well as concert info, an interactive map, food guide, rides guide, venue descriptions and more!
QUESTION:
Where can I find contest results and when are they posted?
ANSWER:
Results are usually posted on our website within 48 hours of judging.
QUESTION:
How do I enter an exhibit?
ANSWER:
Find out everything you need to know about entering an exhibit in the 2012 exhibitor guide on our website. Or learn more by reading our previous blog post from last year.
QUESTION:
Is the Fair private property?
ANSWER:
Yes.
QUESTION:
Are there camping sites available during Fairtime?
ANSWER:
Yes. There are spots available for RV and tent camping at the fairgrounds. Prices are:
- Daily tent permit, $5
- Season tents permits, $30
- Daily RV permit, $15
- Season RV permit, $75
- Please note there is an additional $10 daily and $50 season fee for a tow-behind car or trailer.
Please note that the camping area does not offer electricity, water or a dump station, and BBQs, open fires and pets are not allowed.
QUESTION:
Where can I find information about hotels near the fairgrounds?
ANSWER:
The following organizations are the best resources for visitor information and services near the Fair:
QUESTION:
Where is handicapped-accessible parking available during the Fair?
ANSWER:
Handicapped-accessible parking is available at the Red, Yellow and Purple Lots, which offer the closest entrance to the fairgrounds. See the map on our website for more information.
QUESTION:
What items should I NOT bring to the Fair?
ANSWER:
We ask that you not bring the following items on to Fair property:
- Firearms, knives or weapons of any kind
- Animals, except for service animals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates or skateboards
- Solicitation materials
We also ask that you please refrain from:
You can read more about this topic on our blog.
QUESTION:
I need to pick my tickets up at will call. Where is will call?
ANSWER:
You can pick up all will call admission and concert tickets at the Green Gate, which is located outside of the Fair gates, or at the Borealis Box Office, located inside the Fair gates.
Green Gate:
To access the Green Gate, turn in by the Purple Gate (gate closest to Palmer) and follow the road paralleling the fairgrounds to the Green Gate. There is a small area to park while you pick up your tickets. After you get your tickets, you may continue on to park in the Red Parking Lot or turn and go back onto the Glenn Highway.
Kendall Toyota Borealis Box Office:
You’ll find the Kendall Toyota Borealis Box Office on the Green Trail, in front of the Borealis Theatre.
For more information, view the map on our website or download the Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which includes an interactive map with GPS-driven directions.
QUESTION:
Is there internet at the Fair?
ANSWER:
Free WiFi is available on site in Raven Hall, provided by MTA and the UPS Store.
QUESTION:
Where are the pay phones located at the Fair?
ANSWER:
There are two pay phones on the fairgrounds for your convenience; one is located in Raven Hall and the other at the Green Gate. For more information, view the map on our website or download the Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which includes an interactive map with GPS-driven directions.
QUESTION:
If I need assistance, where can I find security?
ANSWER:
We have 24-hour security and EMTs on the fairgrounds. Security personnel patrol the grounds and can also be found in the Security Building, located southwest of the Borealis Theatre on the Green Trail. For more information, view the map on our website or download the Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, which includes an interactive map with GPS-driven directions.
QUESTION:
I don’t want to drive to the Fair. Are there other transportation options to the fairgrounds?
ANSWER:
Fairgoers who don’t want to drive can choose to ride the Fair Train or the Valley Mover Bus to the fairgrounds.
Fair Train
Trains run from Anchorage to the fairgrounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 24 – 26 and August 31 – September 2 with two departure and return times on Saturdays. Visit our website for complete schedule information.
Round trip fares for Anchorage including admission to the Fair are:
- Adults (13-59): $54
- Seniors (60+): $47
- Youth (6-12): $27
- Youth (5 and under): $22
To book your Fair Train ticket, call 265-2494 or 1-800-554-0552. All tickets sold are at the round trip rate and include Fair admission.
QUESTION:
I have accessibility questions. Who can I contact?
ANSWER:
The Fair is committed to increasing accessibility at the fairgrounds, and we work closely with Access Alaska. Questions may be directed to:
You can also view the Fair map or download the Fair mobile guide, powered by the Alaska App, for the locations of accessible parking, restrooms and buildings. We also invite you to read more about our accessibility improvement projects on our blog.
QUESTION:
How do I enter the parade?
ANSWER:
The Alaska State Fair Parade in downtown Palmer is Saturday, August 25 at 11 a.m. Parade float entry applications and parade rules are available on the City of Palmer’s website.
QUESTION:
Why do I have to pay a convenience fee when I buy my tickets online?
ANSWER:
Convenience fees are charged by online ticket box offices like Ticketmaster, StubHub, eTix, etc. Convenience fees are standard in the industry. That’s how online ticket box offices earn revenue to operate and offer their services. It’s important to note that the Fair is not charging this fee as a source of revenue; we only receive a small percentage to cover the credit card fees charged by financial institutions.
QUESTION:
How can I avoid convenience fees altogether?
ANSWER:
Prior to the Fair you can purchase concert and event tickets by phone or in person at our main office with no fees. During the Fair you can purchase concert and event tickets from the Borealis Box Office on the fairgrounds with no convenience fees.
Purple Trail Food Booths