Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is excited to announce the construction of a brand-new multipurpose event center near the Purple Gate entrance. Designed with year-round community use in mind, the new facility will feature flexible indoor space to host a wide variety of events, along with restrooms that are accessible from both inside and outside the building. The event center...
DescriptionRecordNameLocationMarrow100.5 lbDale MarshallAnchorageCucumber weight20.8 lbDave IlesNorth PoleCucumber length30 ½ inchesDave IlesNorth Pole* Red Cabbage46 lbWalter ChastainWasillaHot Pepper length14 ½ inchesDeb BlaylockPalmer** Pumpkin (Hydroponically Grown)1,092 lbDave IlesNorth Pole * this record has stood since 1994 … 26 years! ** Pending acceptance and recognition from Guinness World Records. Pre-registered with...
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...
$7,500 Awarded to Five Alaska High School Students Palmer, Alaska – Congratulations to the five high school students selected as recipients of the Alaska State Fair 2020 scholarships! This year, the Fair received 58 applications and selected five students to receive scholarships totaling $7,500. Isabella WeissColony High School 1st place, $3,000: Isabella Weiss. Isabella is a senior graduating as valedictorian of Colony High School,...