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Birch Tree Tapping
Learn to milk a tree for a sweet treat with Julie Cascio. |
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Let's Make Fruit Animals
Bring the Kids! We are making fun with Rebecca Anderson! |
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Painting on Wine Glasses
Make your own souvenir with Becky Oviatt. |
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Gathering Harvest from Alaskan Trees over 90 Years
History and fun with Joan Towsen. |
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One Hour Dinner Rolls
Quick & Tasty. Anyone can make them!! Patty Miller cooking and teaching in our kitchen!!! |
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Hand Stitched Quilts - Sew-Along Demo
Fairgoers can help complete a quilt |
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Quilts of Valor Presentation
Honor our veteran heroes as they receive a quilt of valor. |
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Recycled Silk Ties
Make it new with Ruth Simpson |
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Homemade Crackers, Burger & Hotdog Buns
Why buy it when you can bake it? Learn from Alison Fiscus. |
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Homemade Marshmallows
Turn sugar into a squishy sweet treat with Rebecca Anderson. |
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Norwegian Fruit Soup + Summer Soups
Learn to make and get a taste from Alison Fiscus. Tickle your taste buds! |
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Homemade Caramel
Sticky good fun with Rebecca Anderson! |
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Easy Wok
Cook and taste the wonders made by Alison Fiscus. |
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Art, Canning, Craft Beverages, Photography
Open All Day Art |
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Easy Salsa
Mild or Spicy? Come make salsa with Melissa Clampitt |
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Cold Water Shock and Hypothermia
Learn to save yourself and your loved ones. Presented by: King's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) |
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Home Emergency Preparedness
Be ready for anything. Learn from King's CERT |
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Book Marks
Save your place with a free homemade souvenir with Sherry Carrington. |
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Recycled Paper Beads
Turn ordinary paper into a crafted creation with Veronica Wisthoff. |
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Sustainable Beekeeping
Come meet & learn from the Anchorage Backyard Beekeeper, Tim Huffman |
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Making Sauerkraut
Make cabbage into a healthy sour supper with Julie Cascio. |
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Duct Tape Pencil Holder
Keep organized with Sherry Carrington |
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Cooperative Extension Service - UAF, Mat-Su Council for Family and Community Education Red, White & Blue Pie Contest
Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the USA! Show your patriotism with your Red, White & Blue Pie! ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: One entry per person. Original and unpublished recipes only. All recipes become property of FCE and the Alaska State Fair, Inc. Important Times: Entries Accepted: 4:45 pm thru 6:45 pm 2026 PRIZES: 1st Prize: $100 Each winner receives a ribbon! 2025 Winners 1st Place: Lindsey Silver-Graham - Wasilla, AK Official Contest Entry Information The following information applies to all Special Cooking Contests held in the Hoskins Exhibits Building: Bring your prepared entry to Hoskins Exhibits Building on the date of the contest; date and times are noted in contest information. |
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Vagabond Blues Just for Kids Cookie Contest
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: One entry per child. Printed on Top: Recipe Title The 2025 first place winner is not eligible for the 2025 contest. Important Times Entries Accepted: 4:45 pm thru 6:45 pm 2026 PRIZES: 1st Place - $75 + $25 Gift Card Each winner receives a ribbon! 2025 WINNERS: 1st: Scarlett Collins - Wasilla, Alaska Official Contest Entry Information The following information applies to all Special Cooking Contests held in the Hoskins Exhibits: Bring your prepared entry to Hoskins Exhibits on the date of the contest; date and times are noted in contest information. Printed on Top: Recipe Title To allow competitor time to enjoy fair without compromising special contest entry, the Hoskins Building provides both refrigerated and non-refrigerated, secure storage. Upon arrival at the fair, competitor must coordinate with the Exhibits Attendant in the Hoskins Building. Competitor must return to register their entry between 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm. |
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Everetts, Mat-Su Resort Appetizer Contest Stars, Stripes and State Fair
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: One entry per person. Original and unpublished recipes only All recipes become property of the Alaska State Fair, Inc. PRIZES for 2026: 1st Place: One night stay at Mat-Su Resort and a $50 gift certificate to Everett’s Each winner receives a ribbon! Important Times Entries Accepted: 4:45 pm thru 6:45 pm Official Contest Entry Information The following information applies to all Special Cooking Contests held in the Hoskins Exhibits: Bring your prepared entry to Hoskins Exhibits on the date of the contest; date and times are noted in contest information. Original and unpublished recipes only To allow competitor time to enjoy fair without compromising special contest entry, the Hoskins Building provides both refrigerated and non-refrigerated, secure storage. Upon arrival at the fair, competitor must coordinate with Exhibits Attendant in the Hoskins Building. Competitor must return to register their entry between 4:45 pm and 6:45 pm. |
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Nut Clusters
Watch the demo and taste the goodies made by Crystal Shoup. |
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Ceramics/Pottery Demonstration
Everyday at 1pm |
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Painted Rocks with Grandma Linda
Kids + Paint + Rocks = Free Souvenir (REACH907) |
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Great Harvest Baker & Cafe Cookie Decorating for Kids
Decorating will begin at 2pm and continue until all 200 cookies have been given away! Free fun! |
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Cold Pork Cabbage Sandwiches
Yummy good eats with Alison Fiscus. |
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Easy Sew a Pot Holder
Create something amazing with Sherry Carrington. |
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Cabbage Fairy Meet & Mingle
Come get your photo with the Cabbage Fairies! |
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