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...
Farm Family of the Year 2020 and 2021
Halibut Cove shellfish farmers are Alaska’s Farm Family of 2020 (Palmer, AK) – Alaska’s Farm Family of the Year for 2020 is the Bates family of Halibut Cove, whose determined operation of their shellfish farm in Kachemak Bay embodies the innovative, resilient spirt of Alaska agriculture even in the face of a global pandemic. “Alaska agriculture is a growing, evolving industry, and nothing reflects that more clearly than the...
New State Records at Harvest Fest 2020
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...
