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...
Tickets go on sale December 20 at 10 a.m. We are thrilled to announce that breakthrough country star Luke Combs will appear in the Alaska State Fair 2018 AT&T Concert Series! Combs, who has a No. 1, Gold-certified debut album and two No. 1 smash singles to his name, will perform Saturday, September 1 at 7 p.m. at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, December...
Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is the first act confirmed for our 2018 Concert Series at the Alaska State Fair! The Grammy-nominated, New York Times best-selling comic will perform two shows on Sunday, September 2 at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 8 at 10 a.m. This is the second time that Gaffigan will perform at the Fair. Since his 2015 appearance,...
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...
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...
Alaskans are taking over the Alaska State Fair! Well, not literally … This year, for the first time ever, we’ve invited six talented, interesting Alaskans to “take over” the Fair Instagram account for a day. Erin Kirkland Scott McMurren Mikey Huff Laura Sampson Adam Legg Angela Gonzalez What’s a takeover, you ask? Takeovers are popular activities on social networks where different people “take over” an account for the day. The...
Please Leave the Fur-Goers at Home All of us here at the Alaska State Fair love animals, but a friendly reminder that pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds (with the exception of service animals). For the comfort and safety of your pet, we encourage you to leave your four-legged fur-goer at home or make arrangements with a local pet boarding facility. See the list of nearby doggy day cares below. Please do not leave your pet in your...
