Bright Up the Night
Dates Open:
Alaska’s Largest Drive-Through Holiday Light Display
The holidays shine bright at the Alaska State Fairgrounds! 🎄 Pile into the car, turn up the holiday tunes, and take a magical drive through Bright Up the Night — a dazzling display of more than 70 sparkling light installations that bring the Fairgrounds to life with festive cheer.
From twinkling tunnels and glittering trees to larger-than-life holiday scenes, each display adds its own touch of wonder to your evening. Sync your radio to our special holiday station 97.7fm, roll down the windows, and let the spirit of the season surround you — all from the cozy comfort of your vehicle.
After your drive, keep the celebration going at the Yuletide Festival, held Thursdays through Sundays in December. Step out of the dark and into a winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, live entertainment, and festive fun for all ages. Take a spin on the carousel or zoom down the slide, visit with Christmas elves, sip on mulled wine or a holiday mocktail, cozy up by the bonfire, and savor delicious bites from local food trucks.
November 27 – December 7
Thursdays – Sundays
5pm – 9pm
December 11 – December 31
Everyday
5pm – 9pm
Get $5 Yuletide Festival tickets with your purchase of a Bright Up the Night ticket. The discount option pops up at the time of checkout when purchasing BUTN tickets.
Tickets:
$20
Standard Vehicle
(up to 8 people)
Price at the gate
$25
$35
Vans or Limos
(9+ people)
Price at the gate
$40
$70
Buses
Price at the gate
$75
Route Map:
Guest will enter on the North end of the fairgrounds (entrance across from SBS) and drive from Purple Gate through Green Gate.
Need to Know
- Entrance into the display is at Purple Gate across from SBS (See map below)
- Ticket reservations can be made online and credit/debit cards are accepted at the gate.
- Purchase online as ticket prices at the gate are higher.
- Price at the gate; $25 (standard vehicle), $40 (Vans 9+), $75 (buses).
- Limited number available each hour (150 cars).
- Each ticket is good for one vehicle, one visit.
- We ask that all guests stay in their vehicles for safety reasons.
- This is a family event, please be respectful of people and property.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 9:30AM – 3:30PM
You will receive a response during open hours
Address
2075 Glenn Highway Palmer, AK 99645
Ticket Questions
Please email [email protected] with any questions or to exchange your ticket.
Become a Sponsor
Kelly R. Larson
Director of Community and Corporate Partnerships
Direct Line: 907.746.7164
Email: [email protected]
