Bright Up the Night
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 Friday 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.
Dates Open:
November 27 – December 7
Thursdays – Sundays
5pm – 9pm
December 11 – December 31
Everyday
5pm – 9pm
Tickets:
Convenience fees applied to all online purchases.
$22
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
$42 Holiday Ticket Package
Holiday ticket package included four (4) Yuletide Festival Tickets and one (1) Bright Up the Night vehicle pass. Tickets must be used on the same day.
Route Map:
Guest will enter on the North end of the fairgrounds (entrance across from gravel pit) and drive from Purple Gate through Green Gate.
Need to Know
- Entrance into the display is at Purple Gate across from the Sandlot (See map above)
- Purchase a ticket online in advance or at the gate. Tickets prices at the gate are higher.
- Price at the gate; $25 (standard vehicle), $40 (Vans 9+), $75 (buses)
- 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.
- Convenience fees applied to all online purchases.
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]
