State seeks nominations for the 2023 Farm Family of the Year
Read more
(Palmer, AK) – The Alaska Division of Agriculture invites the public to submit nominations for the 24th annual Farm Family of the Year award! With support from Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union, the Alaska State Fair and the Division of Agriculture established the award in 2000 to honor an Alaska farm family that epitomizes the spirt of the industry, and to show appreciation for...
First 4 Acts in 2019 AT&T Concert Series
Tickets on sale to general public Friday, March 29, 10 a.m. Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the first four acts in the 2019 AT&T Concert Series: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, hot country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, and soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28. All concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips...
First look at the 2018 Fair “Good year” for the Fair, initial numbers show
September 7, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First look at the 2018 Fair “Good year” for the Fair, initial numbers show Palmer, Alaska – Bolstered by lots of sunny days and a strong second weekend, it appears that it was a good year for the Alaska State Fair. The 2018 Fair took place August 23 – September 3 at the fairgrounds in Palmer. Most notably, ticket sales for the Fair’s AT&T Concert Series were up 46.4 percent, with a total of...
Alaskans Take Over The Fair for More #AKFairFun
For the second year in a row, we’ve invited Alaskans to “take over” the Alaska State Fair Instagram account during Fair time. Takeovers are popular on social networks showcasing different people who “take over” someone else’s account for the day. Last year, six Alaskans took over a day at The Fair. This year, we’re featuring 12 Alaskans on our Instagram account, one for each day of the Fair! Experience the Fair through different...
The Fresh Dozen: 12+ New things
It’s almost here – the 2018 Alaska State Fair. This year you’ll find all your Fair favorites, but we’ve planned some fun new surprises, too. Here’s a baker’s dozen of things to consider as you plan your trip to the Fair. Check them out and tell us what you think! #AKFairFresh #1 $5 admission to say thank you. To say “thank you” to our First Responders and members of the military, we are offering $5 admission on Military Appreciation...
Olsons named Farm Family of the Year
(Palmer, AK) – The Olson family of Soldotna has been selected by the Alaska agriculture community as the 2018 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year. They will be honored at the Alaska State Fair on Thursday, August 23, 2018. Brian and Laurie Olson operate their farm and winery, Alaska Berries, on the Kenai Peninsula. They moved to Alaska from Montana in 1990 and began farming in 2002. Brian and Laurie both came from...
Thank you to our Sponsors
