Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is excited to announce the construction of a brand-new multipurpose event center near the Purple Gate entrance. Designed with year-round community use in mind, the new facility will feature flexible indoor space to host a wide variety of events, along with restrooms that are accessible from both inside and outside the building. The event center will also include an adult changing room and a...
The Fair Train is Returning in 2025 Fair train tickets on sale July 31st at 9 a.m. Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair and the Alaska Railroad are pleased to announce the return of the popular Fair train to the 2025 Fair. The Fair train will run the last weekend of the 2025 Fair, from Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31. “The Fair Train is a part of the rich history of both the Alaska Railroad and the Alaska State Fair....
Fair Supports Future Leaders with Annual Scholarships Six high school students awarded $8,000 in 2025 Palmer, Alaska – As a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate and entertain, the Alaska State Fair is deeply committed to supporting the people and places that make Alaska thrive. One of the ways the Fair gives back is through its annual scholarship program, which invests in the future of Alaska by helping students pursue...
Palmer, Alaska – Due to illness in the touring party, Blues Traveler has to cancel it’s August 24, 2023 performance at Alaska State Fair. The band looks forward to returning to Alaska soon. In their place, the Fair has confirmed award-winning classic rockers Foghat who will perform Thursday, August 24, at 7 p.m. Foghat is out on the road, traveling across the land and bringing their infectious boogie to packed houses full of adoring...
Former CEO of Portland Rose Festival brings decades of experience Palmer, Alaska – Jeff Curtis, former CEO of the Portland Rose Festival, has been selected as the new CEO of the Alaska State Fair. Curtis will assume the role previously held by Jerome Hertel, who served as the Fair’s CEO since December 2014. Curtis, who is relocating to Alaska from Portland, Oregon, served as CEO of the internationally recognized Portland Rose Festival...
Decision made to protect poultry from avian flu Palmer, Alaska – In response to the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alaska, there will be no poultry exhibits at the 2022 Alaska State Fair. “This was a difficult decision for the Fair to make, but after evaluating the risks and benefits, and listening to the expert recommendations, we believe it is best to err on the side of caution in order to keep Alaska livestock...
