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...
The Fair Train is Returning in 2025 Fair train tickets on sale July 31st at 9 a.m. Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair and the Alaska Railroad are pleased to announce the return of the popular Fair train to the 2025 Fair. The Fair train will run the last weekend of the 2025 Fair, from Friday, August 29, through Sunday, August 31. “The Fair Train is a part of the rich history of both...
Decision made to protect poultry from avian flu Palmer, Alaska – In response to the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Alaska, there will be no poultry exhibits at the 2022 Alaska State Fair. “This was a difficult decision for the Fair to make, but after evaluating the risks and benefits, and listening to the expert recommendations, we believe it is best to err on the side of caution in order to keep Alaska livestock...
