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Special Days

Thursday, August 23

$2 Thursday

 

Come join us opening day between noon – 2 PM and only pay $2 admission at the Fair gates! See the complete daily schedule.

Friday, August 24

MTA Presents

Kids’ Day

 

Kids 12 and under attend free this day. Meet Martin Buser & his puppies in the MTA Pioneer Plaza booth; Traditional Kids’ games in the Pebble Corral and Kid Activities in the Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent and of course Fireworks at 10 PM! See the complete daily schedule.

Saturday, August 25

 

BP Presents

Family Day

 

Come have fun while Kids 12 and under attend FREE thanks to BP. Check out the Greatland Chili Fiesta in the Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent. Watch cowboys tough it out at the Rodeo then swing to the music of the Ken Peltier Band at the Rodeo Dance ($5 Admission). See complete daily schedule.

Sunday, August 26

 

Alaska Communications Presents

Experience Alaska Day

 

Help Alaska Communications recognize the winners of the 2nd Annual Heroes program on the Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage at 1 PM. Come watch three chefs prepare their best seafood recipes. Sample and vote on your favorite recipe. Check out the Legendary Karaoke Final Qualifying round at the Heineken Stage  the Woodlot. Don’t forget to check out the Alaska businesses under the Farm Exhibit eaves. See complete daily schedule.

Monday, August 27

 

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska Presents

Healthy Living Day

Premera aspires to help Alaska become the healthiest state in the nation – check out their booth for some great health activities and then check out the health related booths under the Farm Exhibit eaves. Don’t miss the Healthy Living Activities in the Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent. Find healthy food choices and walk a little more today! See complete daily schedule.

Wednesday, August 29

Senior Day

Seniors gone Wild! Bring the grandkids and show them how to really have fun at the Fair. Senior Joke & Story Telling and Senior Activities in the Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent. See complete daily schedule.

Thursday, August 30

 

       

Farm Bureau, Palmer Soil & Water Conservation District and Alaska Grown Presents

Alaska Grown Day

 

$2 discount at Fair gates if you wear your Alaska Grown T-shirt. At the Pioneer Plaza booth there are competitions for Most Generations in an Alaska Grown T-Shirt, and Youngest/ Oldest person in an Alaska Grown T-shirt. Come help us create a record for most people in an Alaska Grown T-shirt – we’ll take a photo of the group! See the complete daily schedule.

Friday, August 31

Walgreens Presents

Wellness Day

Check out Walgreens booth in the Pioneer Plaza then test your texting ability with MTA’s Text Messaging Contest. See complete daily schedule.

Saturday, September 1

 

Council of Alaska Producers Presents

Mining Day

Celebrate Mining Day – make sure you put your name in the drawing for great prizes under the Farm Exhibit Eaves and head on over to the Alaska Glacier Products Borealis Plaza Tent and see the Meet & Greet the Iditarod Mushers presented by Morris Communications. See complete daily schedule.

Sunday, September 2

Alaska Native Cultures Day

Be part of the largest celebration of Alaska Native culture ever at the Fair, featuring more than 150 Alaska Native drummers, dancers, artisans, craftspeople, musicians, athletes and actors from all over the state. See complete daily schedule.

Monday September 3

Alaska Airlines Presents

Alaska Airlines Day

Don’t say goodbye to the Fair until you check out the Pioneer Plaza for great deals with Alaska Airlines, see the Backhoe Rodeo in the Pebble Corral, and see who wins the Alaska’s Got Talent Final son the Heineken Stage at the Woodlot. See complete daily schedule.

Alaska Airlines Club 49 Travel Incentive

10% off on Alaska Airlines flights booked from any Alaska destination to Anchorage. August 22 – September 5, 2012. Book @ alaskaairlines.com/club49.