2025 Fair Reaches for the Stars—and Beyond 2025 Fair breaks all-time attendance record, sold-out shows and new state records Palmer, Alaska – The 2025 Alaska State Fair didn’t just reach for the stars—it shot past them, continuing a streak of record-breaking attendance, sold-out shows and new state records, and ranking among the nation’s best state…
2020 Fair Canceled for First Time Since World War II
Posted May 22, 2020 at 5pm Strategizes new, safe experiences for Alaskans It is with deep regret that the Alaska State Fair Board of Directors and CEO have made the decision to cancel the Alaska State Fair for the first time since 1942 during World War II. The cancellation is due to the continuing uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Production of an event the size and scope of the traditional Alaska State Fair requires...
First Two Concerts in 2020 Line-Up
Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the first two acts in the 2020 AT&T Concert Series: traditional country singer Jon Pardi on August 29, and the genre-crossing, multilingual orchestra Pink Martini on September 3. Concerts take place rain or shine at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, November 29 at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29: Jon...
Brews and Boos at 2019 Fair Brewfest
Mighty Monster Boo Fest on October 26 Like Halloween? Love great beer? Then don’t miss the Mighty Monster Boo Fest (aka Mighty Matanuska Brewfest) at the Alaska State Fair! The popular annual brewfest, now sanctioned by the Brewers Guild of Alaska and supported by KAYO, takes place Saturday, October 26 from 6 – 10 p.m. at Raven Hall on the fairgrounds. There will be plenty of brews and Halloween fun at this year’s event, which will...
Instagram Minecraft Photo and Scavenger Hunt Contest!
You can’t deny that Minecraft has taken the world by storm! Minecraft chests are appearing around the world, and rumor has it, THREE will be on the Alaska State Fair Fairgrounds on Monday 9/1 – First Responders Day!! Win the Minecraft prize packages! What’s the Contest? 👀 All you need to do is starting 10am when the gates open for the Fair on Monday 9/1 1. Spot the Alaska State Fair Minecraft Boxes!* 2. Take a photo of the Alaska...
Instagram Fortnite Contest!
You can’t deny that Fortnite has taken the world by storm! Llamas are appearing around the world, and rumor has it, one will be on the Alaska State Fair Fairgrounds on Wednesday 8/28 – Cosplay Day!! Win the Fortnite Llama prize package! What’s the Contest? 👀 All you need to do is starting NOON when the gates open for the Fair on Wednesday 8/29: 1. Spot the Alaska State Fair Fortnite Llama!* 2. Take a photo of the Alaska State Fair...
Palmer, Alaska – Due to illness in the touring party, Blues Traveler has to cancel it’s August 24, 2023 performance at Alaska State Fair. The band looks forward to returning to Alaska soon. In their place, the Fair has confirmed award-winning classic rockers Foghat who will perform Thursday, August 24, at 7 p.m. Foghat is…