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…
Katie Sevigny Returns as Fair Artist
Artwork brings Fair’s theme, “Better Together,” to life Katie Sevigny returns this year for her fourth year as the featured artist for the Alaska State Fair. She continues to accept the invitation for several reasons, including her competitive drive to create pieces that she is proud of and that are successful for the Fair. “I love the challenge of creating pieces that will resonate with fairgoers and make the Fair successful. I want...
Top 10 Can’t-Miss Things at the 2017 Fair
One of the top questions we get asked is, “What’s new at the Fair this year?!” With that in mind, we’ve compiled our top 10 list of can’t-miss events, features and attractions at the 2017 Alaska State Fair! Things change, so be sure to visit our website and check out the daily schedule for details and the most up-to-date information. World of Music Loop Rawlins Cheers and Beers New food booth The Last Bandoleros Social media...
Tickets Now On Sale for Full 2017 Fair Concert Series
Tickets are now on sale for the full 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair – including tickets to the final four concerts announced last week! Get your tickets now to see: Home Free, Thursday, August 24, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country Papa Roach, Friday, August 25, 7pm, presented by Alaska’s Rock 106.5 KWHL Josh Turner, Saturday, August 26, 7pm, presented by K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest...
Fair Announces Final Four Concerts in 2017 Line-Up
Tickets on sale Friday, June 9 It’s been so hard to keep the news quiet, but – after months of hard work – we are thrilled to announce the final four concerts in the 2017 AT&T Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair! Joining our already strong line-up is (drumroll, please): Iggy Azalea, Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar and one of the hottest names in hip-hop DNCE, Platinum-selling band with the smash hit “Cake By The Ocean”...
Outstanding Applicants = Increased Scholarships!
Fair announces 2017 scholarship recipients We received so many amazing scholarship applications that we had to increase the awards this year! We originally planned to award seven scholarships totaling $7,000 (which was up significantly from the $4,250 we awarded last year!). But after reviewing the applications, our scholarship committee unanimously approved an increase to nine scholarships totaling $8,000. Annie Kessler Summer Putman...
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…