Highlights

All events and times subject to change.

Health Benefits of Caffeine

Fair & Square: Family Boot Camp Challenge

Wineck Barn Family Rest Stop

Worm Day

Egg Celebration Day

Cow Horse Clinic

Presented by None

Kids Coloring Corner

Fireweed Spectacular

NEW! 406FMX Freestyle Motocross (Cancelled)

Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

Puppy Pals

Presented by Alaska 529

Sara Twister

Wesley Williams, The One Wheel Wonder

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

Jeff Martin

Strongman John Beatty

Great Alaskan Coffee Roaster Competition

Presented by None,Aethereal Coffee

907 Friday Night Northern Lights Buckle Series Race

Presented by MTA

Cirque Ma’Ceo

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

DaVinci: The Exhibition

Presented by Lynden,TOTE Maritime

Tanzanite African Acrobats

Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation

Whey Jennings

Catherine Loyer & Strawberry Roan

Everly Set

Presented by Mattress Firm

Paul Isaak

Gymkhana Playday

Presented by Branded Feed and Tack

Miniature Horse Show

Presented by Flying N Farm

2025 Barrel Series

Presented by Lucky 2 Shoes

Arena Obstacle Course

Presented by Raven Tree Stables

Youth 360 and Thrive Mat-Su Activities

The Music Collective Live

DJ Dance Party

Twindly Bridge Robotics

Natasha Bedingfield

Presented by Mix 103-1

Timed Event Challenge

Presented by Rodeo Alaska

Justin Moore

Presented by Classic Country 100.9,KBEAR 104.1,Verizon

Family Day Games

Cowboy Olympics

Presented by Arctic Chiropractor

Make-N-Take Bird Feeder

Hot Dog Eating Contest

Straight No Chaser

Presented by 102.1 KTMB ,Valley Radio Q99.7 the voice of the Valley

Theory of a Deadman

Presented by Coors,106.5 Alaskas Rock!

Halestorm

Presented by 106.5 Alaskas Rock!

Wynonna Judd

Presented by KASH 107.5,White Claw

NEEDTOBREATHE

Presented by KAFC 93.7

Ludacris (2nd Show)

Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

Stephen Sanchez

Presented by KGOT 101.3

Ludacris

Presented by Stella Artois

Kolohe Kai

Presented by Alaskas Hottest Hits 92.9FM KFAT

Mt. Joy

Presented by K-HITZ 107.1 Your Valley. Your Music. Your Station.

Whiskey Myers

Presented by Classic Country 100.9,Alaska Airlines,KBEAR 104.1

Oliver Anthony

Presented by Three Bears Alaska

Ag Games

Presented by Craig Taylor Equipment

4-H State Horse Show

Alaska Beef Showdown

Presented by CARRS/Safeway

Yodeling Contest

Cabbage Limerick Contest

Paint a Rock with the Ladies Oriental Shrine

Lulu Small

Alaska Balloon Bandits Shootout

Presented by None

Horse Costume Contest

Presented by None

Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior

907 Pro Wrestling

Buddy Day

Presented by Coca Cola,Holiday Station Stores,Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska

GCI Petting Zoo

Presented by GCI

Brad’s World Reptiles & Glow Zone

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark

Joni Harms

Embracing AK Disabilities Expo

Sudsy’s Barn

Ken Peltier Band

Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company

Rose’s Pawn Shop

Alaska Seafood Throwdown

Presented by Pacific Seafood Processors Association

Cosplay Meet and Greet & 501st Legion

Goat-a-Palooza

Presented by Classic Toys

Triple J’s Hobby Works RC Supercross

Duct Tape Contest

Homesteader Games

Beard Contest

Senior Joke & Story Telling

Presented by Wonder Pax

Staff Goat Milking Competition

Presented by Cottonwood Creek Farm

Scarecrow Contest

Presented by Belle a Vie

Parent Child Look-Alike Contest

USA Powerlifting Ronnie Burnett Memorial Meet (Sanction AK-2022-07)

Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot

Presented by Combs Insurance

Kenai Peninsula Racing Pigs

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

Eskimo Ninja Camp

Presented by Alaska Native Quraterly

Tiny Town

Presented by Classic Toys

Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show

Presented by Spenard Builders Supply

Master Showmanship Competition

Baby Goat Yoga

Presented by Cottonwood Creek Farm

Silent Disco

Presented by Arize Entertainment,Verizon

Cosplay Contest

501st Legion

Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Car Show

Demolition Derby

Presented by True North Recovery

Kids’ Day Games

Presented by Dairy Queen

All Star Monster Trucks

Presented by NC Machinery

MSBSD Career and Technical Education Showcase

Mullet Mania

Max Sherrod Junior Cabbage Grower’s Award

Presented by Alaska Farm Bureau

29th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off

Presented by Alaska Grown,Alaska Division of Agriculture

4-H / FFA Jr Market Livestock Auction

Fair Feathered Friends

Presented by Raven Homeschool

19th Annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Presented by None

Sweet Gypsy “Cheesecake Contest”

Presented by Sweet Gypsy

House of Bread Wasilla “Sourdough Bread Contest”

Presented by House of Bread Wasilla

Pamyua, Alaska’s own Inuit soul music experience

Breed Showcase

Presented by None

Fitness at the Fair

Presented by Alaska Bellissima

Ales for Tails Fundraiser

Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company

4H Knik River Rider’s

Safari Sam & Oscar the Ostrich

Niels Duinker, Comedy Juggler

Mariachi Divas

Presented by Mat-Su Valley Cancer Center

Byron Nicholai

Alaska Native Arts Market

Seal Skinning & Tasting

Presented by Alaska Airlines

Salmon Fillet Demo at Fish on! Camp Grill

Food Forest Design

The Wilder Blue

Jim Salestrom & the Salestrom Boys

A Tribute to Hobo Jim with Ken Peltier & Joni Harms

Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company

Joni Harms: Songs & Memories of Alaska’s Balladeer, Hobo Jim

Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company

Ken Peltier: Acoustic Show with Frank Iarossi

Presented by Alaskan Brewing Company

49th State Street Rodders

Dry Bar Comedy

Presented by University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA),Movin 105.7 Music That Makes You Feel Good!

LeAnn Rimes

Presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman,Classic Country 100.9,KBEAR 104.1,Mix 103-1

Meet our 2022 Theme Artist

Catherine Hickland, Comedy Hypnotist

Presented by Mat-Su Valley Cancer Center

Extreme Raptor Show

Presented by TOTE Maritime,Lynden

Dan Meyer Sword Swallower

Anchor of Iron Summer Strongman Showdown

Foam Party

Rodeo Alaska Champions Tour Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo

Presented by MTA,Rodeo Alaska

Shaggy & Common Kings

Presented by Alaskas Hottest Hits 92.9FM KFAT,Distinctive Ride

Lauren Daigle

Presented by KAFC 93.7

Chayce Beckham

Presented by Classic Country 100.9,KBEAR 104.1

TobyMac

Presented by KAFC 93.7

Barenaked Ladies

Presented by Bud Light,Bob 92.1FM,Valley Radio Q99.7 the voice of the Valley,Image Home Furnishings

Brothers Osborne

Presented by The Moose at 96.3 The Country Alternative

Chris Janson

Presented by Coors,Classic Country 100.9,KBEAR 104.1

Rise Against

Presented by 106.5 Alaskas Rock!

CAAMP

Presented by KZND 94.7

AK Rhymefest, Featuring hip-hop & R&B artists from Alaska & Beyond

Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader

Presented by Classic Toys

Farm Family of the Year

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union,Alaska Division of Agriculture

Molly of Denali Meet & Greet

Presented by Alaska Public Media,Alaska 529

Globe of Death

Presented by Mattress Firm

Sovereign Bill – The Voice of Molly of Denali

Presented by Alaska Public Media,Alaska 529

3D Digital Mobile Mammography

Presented by Providence Imaging Center

Antwan Towner, Comedy magician & mind reader

Presented by Classic Toys

Pipeline Vocal Project

CANCELED Ricko DeWilde, Life Below Zero

Canine Stars, Rescued dogs impress and inspire!

Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

Recycled Yard Art Special Contest

Presented by Alaskans for Litter Prevention & Recycling,Valley Community for Recycling Solutions,Valley Arts Alliance

“Berry Good” Pie Contest

Presented by Cooperative Extension Service – UAF,Mat-Su Council for Family and Community Education

Vagabond Blues Just for Kids Cookie Contest

Presented by Vagabond Blues

Appetizer Contest

Presented by Everetts,Mat-Su Resort

Eskimo Ninja Open Course Challenge

Presented by Alaska Native Quraterly