Construction begins after the 2026 Alaska State Fair Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is excited to announce the Borealis Theatre Rebuild, a major transformation of one of Alaska’s most iconic concert venues. Known for bringing the biggest concert series to the State of Alaska, the Borealis Theatre offers something few venues can match—live music surrounded by the stunning...
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...
Alaska State Fair Announces Borealis Theatre Rebuild
Construction begins after the 2026 Alaska State Fair Palmer, Alaska – The Alaska State Fair is excited to announce the Borealis Theatre Rebuild, a major transformation of one of Alaska’s most iconic concert venues. Known for bringing the biggest concert series to the State of Alaska, the Borealis Theatre offers something few venues can match—live music surrounded by the stunning Chugach Mountains. Now, the iconic venue is getting...
Alaska State Fair Names Blake Allen as CEO
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...
Blues Traveler Cancels Show at 2023 Fair
Palmer, Alaska – Due to illness in the touring party, Blues Traveler has to cancel it’s August 24, 2023 performance at Alaska State Fair. The band looks forward to returning to Alaska soon. In their place, the Fair has confirmed award-winning classic rockers Foghat who will perform Thursday, August 24, at 7 p.m. Foghat is out on the road, traveling across the land and bringing their infectious boogie to packed houses full of adoring...
Jeff Curtis Chosen to Lead Fair as New CEO
Former CEO of Portland Rose Festival brings decades of experience Palmer, Alaska – Jeff Curtis, former CEO of the Portland Rose Festival, has been selected as the new CEO of the Alaska State Fair. Curtis will assume the role previously held by Jerome Hertel, who served as the Fair’s CEO since December 2014. Curtis, who is relocating to Alaska from Portland, Oregon, served as CEO of the internationally recognized Portland Rose Festival...