2025 Fair Reaches for the Stars—and Beyond 2025 Fair breaks all-time attendance record, sold-out shows and new state records Palmer, Alaska – The 2025 Alaska State Fair didn’t just reach for the stars—it shot past them, continuing a streak of record-breaking attendance, sold-out shows and new state records, and ranking among the nation’s best state…
New State Records at Harvest Fest 2020
DescriptionRecordNameLocationMarrow100.5 lbDale MarshallAnchorageCucumber weight20.8 lbDave IlesNorth PoleCucumber length30 ½ inchesDave IlesNorth Pole* Red Cabbage46 lbWalter ChastainWasillaHot Pepper length14 ½ inchesDeb BlaylockPalmer** Pumpkin (Hydroponically Grown)1,092 lbDave IlesNorth Pole * this record has stood since 1994 … 26 years! ** Pending acceptance and recognition from Guinness World Records. Pre-registered with...
2020 Fair Canceled for First Time Since World War II
Posted May 22, 2020 at 5pm Strategizes new, safe experiences for Alaskans It is with deep regret that the Alaska State Fair Board of Directors and CEO have made the decision to cancel the Alaska State Fair for the first time since 1942 during World War II. The cancellation is due to the continuing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Production of an event the size and scope of the traditional Alaska State Fair requires...
2020 Scholarship Recipients
$7,500 Awarded to Five Alaska High School Students Palmer, Alaska – Congratulations to the five high school students selected as recipients of the Alaska State Fair 2020 scholarships! This year, the Fair received 58 applications and selected five students to receive scholarships totaling $7,500. Isabella WeissColony High School 1st place, $3,000: Isabella Weiss. Isabella is a senior graduating as valedictorian of Colony High School,...
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…