Alaska State Fair Announces Borealis Theatre Rebuild
Construction begins after the 2026 Alaska State Fair Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is excited to announce the Borealis Theatre Rebuild, a major transformation of one of Alaska’s most iconic concert venues. Known for bringing the biggest concert series to the State of Alaska, the Borealis Theatre offers something few venues can match—live music surrounded by the stunning Chugach Mountains. Now, the iconic venue is getting...
MVFCU and Alaska State Fair Announce Expanded Partnership and Naming of MVFCU Event Hall
MVFCU becomes the official credit union and official financial institution of the Alaska State Fair and secures naming rights for the year-round event venue. PALMER, Alaska, August 17, 2026: Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union and the Alaska State Fair today announced multi-year agreements extending through 2030 that designate MVFCU as the official credit union and official financial institution of the Alaska State Fair and...
Rebarchek Harvest Day
Rebarchek Harvest Day Saturday October 10th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (gates open at noon) Come celebrate fall at the historic Rebarchek Farm on Saturday, October 10, with the gates opening at noon so you can explore, play and enjoy a taste of the season before the potato harvest begins at 1 p.m. Bring a trowel, shovel or spade and get ready to dig! Families can fill a 10-pound mesh bag of potatoes to take home for just $5 per group....
Farm Family of the Year 2020 and 2021
Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaska’s Farm Family of 2020 (Palmer, AK) – Alaska’s Farm Family of the Year for 2020 is the Bates family of Halibut Cove, whose determined operation of their shellfish farm in Kachemak Bay embodies the innovative, resilient spirt of Alaska agriculture even in the face of a global pandemic. “Alaska agriculture is a growing, evolving industry, and nothing reflects that more clearly than the...
Fair Outlines Health Safety Precautions for 2021 Event
Fairgoers encouraged to purchase parking, admission in advance Palmer, Alaska – As Alaska continues to respond to the global pandemic, the Alaska State Fair will implement a series of safety precautions intended to protect the health of fairgoers, staff, volunteers, vendors, entertainers and others at the 2021 Fair. Earlier this year, the Fair announced an extended 14-day schedule to help spread out the crowds and keep everyone as...
Nominations sought for 2021 Alaska FarmFamily of the Year
(Palmer, AK) – The Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair invite the public to submit nominations for the twenty-second annual “Farm Family of the Year” award, to be presented at the 2021 Alaska State Fair. The “Farm Family of the Year” award was established in 2000 by the Division of Agriculture and the Alaska State Fair with the intent to honor an Alaska farm family...
Fair Awards $6,000 in Scholarships to Alaska Students
The Alaska State Fair has selected the recipients of its 2021 scholarships; a total of $6,000 will be awarded to five Alaska high school students through the Fair’s annual scholarship program. The Fair’s 2021 scholarship recipients include: $2,500 first-place recipient Vea Tungul. Vea, a senior at Dimond High School in Anchorage, plans to attend the University of Washington this fall. With a GPA of 4.29, Vea has earned an AP...
14 Days of Fun at 2021 Fair
Date: March 4, 2021 Save the Date for 14 Days of Fun at 2021 Fair Fair Announces Expanded 14-Day Schedule for 2021: August 20 – September 6 Palmer, Alaska – Alaskans will have even more time to enjoy the Alaska State Fair in 2021, as organizers have announced an expanded 14-day schedule for this year’s event. The 2021 Fair, themed Seeing is Believing, will be held Friday, August 20, through Monday, September 6, at the fairgrounds in...
