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...
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...
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...
We’re excited to announce that young breakout rapper Juice WRLD will perform in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on Thursday, August 30 at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, July 6 at 10 a.m. This young breakout star of the alternative rap world delivers a genre-blending sound of rock and rap, as heard on JuiceWRLD 9 9 9, which has collectively...
We’re excited to announce two more acts in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre: Jonny Lang on August 29 and Lindsey Stirling on September 3. Tickets for the two newly announced concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 29: Jonny Lang. Since the release of his platinum-selling debut album at the age of 15, Grammy Award-winning...
We’re excited to announce three more acts in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series line-up at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre: Stone Sour on August 23, Three Dog Night on August 26, and Bishop Briggs with lovelytheband on August 31. Tickets for the three newly announced concerts go on sale to the general public Friday, May 18 at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 23: Stone Sour. Described as a cross between Metallica and...
