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...
Alaskans are taking over the Alaska State Fair! Well, not literally … This year, for the first time ever, we’ve invited six talented, interesting Alaskans to “take over” the Fair Instagram account for a day. Erin Kirkland Scott McMurren Mikey Huff Laura Sampson Adam Legg Angela Gonzalez What’s a takeover, you ask? Takeovers are popular activities on social networks where different people “take over” an account for the day. The...
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”...
The 2017 Alaska State Fair Poster by Katie Sevigny Souvenirs and prints will be available soon.
Crepes De Paris Welcome Ghenadie and Marina Trocin, owners of a new food booth at the Alaska State Fair, Crêpes De Paris! Ghenadie and Marina were born and raised in The Republic of Moldova in Chisinau City but have called Girdwood, Alaska home since 2014. From their travels all over Europe they decided to bring a taste of Paris to Alaska with traditional hand crafted French Crêpes. They will be offering Sweet or Savory Crepes, made...
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...
