State seeks nominations for the 2023 Farm Family of the Year
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(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...
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...
New Stage Dedication
Dena’ – People’s Stage dedication to be held August 27 After years of fundraising, planning and construction, the much-awaited Dena’ – People’s Stage is now completed at the Alaska State Fair! A dedication of the 1,000-square-foot permanent stage, located at The Gathering Place on the fairgrounds, will take place Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m. All are invited to attend. The dedication will include an introduction of the Fair board...
Sapling & Smolt Soirée
Craft Beer Tasting and Family Fun at KONGOS Pre-Concert Party If you love the outdoors, craft beer, family fun and good music, then you have got to put this event on your calendar! Alaska State Fair and Great Land Trust are hosting the Sapling and Smolt Soirée on Sunday, August 28 at the fairgrounds. This pre-concert party for KONGOS and July Talk takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Borealis Plaza Tent. Come sample some amazing local...
Fair Goes Smoke-Free in 2016
The annual Alaska State Fair is going smoke-free in 2016! The Fair’s new smoke-free policy was adopted earlier this year, and will take effect at the 2016 event, to be held August 25 – September 5. “It’s not about the right to smoke but about the right to not have to breathe second-hand smoke. Smoking is an active choice. Breathing second-hand smoke is not,” said Jerome Hertel, Fair general manager. Hertel added that the policy will...
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