Fair Increases Student Support with $10,000 in Scholarship Awards Nine Alaska high school students recognized in 2026 Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is expanding its investment in Alaska’s next generation, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to nine high school students from across the state, up from $8,000 awarded to six students last year. Applicants submitted a cover letter,...
Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allen brings nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning hospitality, retail operations, event management, and large-scale venue management. Allen most recently returned to Denali Park Village in interior Alaska as Lodging Operations Manager in...
Fair Increases Student Support with $10,000 in Scholarship Awards Nine Alaska high school students recognized in 2026 Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is expanding its investment in Alaska’s next generation, awarding $10,000 in scholarships to nine high school students from across the state, up from $8,000 awarded to six students last year. Applicants submitted a cover letter, extracurricular resume, letter of recommendation,...
Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Allen as its new Chief Executive Officer. Allen brings nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning hospitality, retail operations, event management, and large-scale venue management. Allen most recently returned to Denali Park Village in interior Alaska as Lodging Operations Manager in January 2026. He previously spent five seasons...
Rebarchek Mentored Potato Plots: Guided Introduction to potato gardening June 4th at 7:30pm or June 6, 11:00am. $55 registration fee. Registrationlimited to 30. Click here to register for Thursday, June 4th Click here to register for Saturday, June 6th Jeff Smeenk (Director, Palmer Soil and Water Conservation District) will mentor each program registrant in successful potato gardening.Registrants will learn about the characteristics...
