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...
Fair Announces 2019 Scholarship Recipients $6,000 Awarded to Five Alaska High School Students Congratulations to the five high school students selected as recipients of the Alaska State Fair 2019 scholarships! This year, we received 61 applications and selected five students to receive scholarships totaling $6,000. 1st Place, $2,500: Sofia Main. Sofia is graduating this year from Service High School in Anchorage, and will pursue a...
Tickets on sale to general public Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. Four more hot acts recently joined the Alaska State Fair 2019 AT&T Concert Series line-up! Help us give a warm Alaska welcome to the iconic classic rock band KANSAS on August 25, Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys on August 30, platinum-selling country artist Cole Swindell on August 31, and distinctive singer/songwriter Elle...
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...
Fair sees increases of 46% in concert sales, 5.7% in gate revenues, 4% in attendance With final numbers in, it was definitively a good year at the 2018 Alaska State Fair, which took place August 23 – September 3 at the fairgrounds in Palmer. Concerts, attendance & revenue up Most notably, ticket sales for our AT&T Concert Series were up 46.3 percent from 2017 and 8.5 percent up from 2016, with a total of 28,515 tickets sold in...
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...
The very first Alaska State Fair in 1936 featured the crowning of the Fair Queen – and we’re bringing back this royal tradition with a modern twist at the 2018 Fair! Join us at the coronation event on Thursday, August 23, at 7 p.m. on the Colony Stage, where we’ll crown the queen and select other members of the Fair royal court, including two princesses and a cultural ambassador. Fairgoers also have the opportunity to vote for their...