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 to Host Annual Meeting May 20, 2026 Highlights include board election and door prizes Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair, inc. will hold its 2025 annual membership meeting on Wednesday, May 20. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in Raven Hall on the fairgrounds. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Interested non-members of the public are invited to attend, but only Fair lifetime and 2025 annual members are eligible to vote at the...
