Presented by: Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
Cancer Screening Day
Thursday 27 August
Join us as Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation (AIOF) hosts a Cancer Screening Day at the Alaska State Fair on Aug 27, from 11am – 5pm. Held between Raven Hall and Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits, this event offers Free PSA blood tests for Prostate Cancer, Free Skin Cancer and Oral Cancer Screenings, Free HPV Vaccines, and more. Fairgoers can sign up for Cologuard kits for Colorectal Cancer Screening, and mammograms (billed to insurance or supported by financial aid). Attendees can consult with medical professionals for FREE and engage with other nonprofits addressing cancer prevention and education. AIOF aims to promote early detection and offer screening to as many participants as possible in the Alaska State Fair’s vibrant atmosphere, in keeping with the foundation’s mission of improving the quality of and access to cancer prevention, treatment and supportive care for all Alaskans. Visit akscreeningday.com for more details!
At the Gate Discount
Admission to the Fair is only $5 between the hours of 11am and 2pm (you must be through the gate by 2pm). A donation of two shelf-stable food items is encouraged. Compete against present and future farmers for bragging rights and prizes in the Craig Taylor Ag Games at Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits.
| Event | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel | Alaska News Source Corral | View |
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Classic Toys Magic by Robbie |
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Scott's Future of Magic | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Midnight Sun Cloggers | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| CC Guzheng | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Tim Hall | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Alaska Treble Makers | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Safari Sam & Oscar the Ostrich | Around the Grounds | View |
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Crowley Recycling |
Around the Grounds | View |
| Patriot Ranger | Around the Grounds | View |
| Magic by Robbie | Around the Grounds | View |
| Beer & Wine Service (21+) | Chin'an Oasis Beer Garden | View |
| CAKE | ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre | View |
|
GCI GCI Petting Zoo |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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AgWest Crops & Flowers Exhibits |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Sudsy's Barn | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Craig Taylor Equipment Ag Games |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Raven Homeschool Fair Feathered Friends |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Lynden, TOTE Maritime Cretaceous Kingdom |
Don Sheldon Events Center | View |
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Lucky 2 Shoes 2026 Barrel Series |
France Equestrian Center | View |
| Horse Hoof Health by The Alaska State Farriers Association | France Equestrian Center | View |
| Meet the 4-H horses | France Equestrian Center | View |
| Hitchin' Post Family Rest Stop | France Equestrian Center | View |
| Catherine Hickland | Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage | View |
| Easy Salsa | Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| One Hour Dinner Rolls | Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| Ceramics/Pottery Demonstration | Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| Recycled Silk Ties | Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| Norwegian Fruit Soup + Summer Soups | Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| Quilting, Sewing, Handwork & Needlework, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, and Creative Art with Woodworking | Irwin Exhibits | View |
| 4-H Exhibits & Cooperative Extension Resources | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| People’s Choice Club Photo Contest | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Cow Milking Demo with Kerri Stoltenberg | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits | View |
| Goat Milking Demo with Ali-K Packa | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits | View |
| Pirates for Hire | MTA Grandstand Lawn | View |
| Michael & Matt Faubion | Multiple Venues | View |
| Oni iLu Drum Corps | Multiple Venues | View |
| Trail Dust | Multiple Venues | View |
| Gil Rodriguez | Multiple Venues | View |
| Roland Roberts Band | Multiple Venues | View |
| Frank & Friends | Multiple Venues | View |
| Frank Iarossi | Multiple Venues | View |
| Outta the House | Multiple Venues | View |
| Honky Tonk Allstars | Multiple Venues | View |
| Juicy Harps | Multiple Venues | View |
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The Alaska Club Alaska Pickleball Expo |
MVFCU Event Hall | View |
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Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Brad's World Reptiles & Glow Zone |
MVFCU Kid Zone | View |
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Alaska 529 King BMX Stunt Show |
Purple Plaza | View |
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Classic Toys, SwitchBoard Alaska Tiny Town |
Red Gate Lawn | View |
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Spenard Builders Supply Tina Scheer's Lumberjack Show |
SBS Woodlot | View |
| Life in the Fast Lane | Sluicebox | View |
| Seth Freeman | Sluicebox | View |
| Chickaloonies | The Gathering Place | View |
| Magpie Matea | The Gathering Place | View |
| Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark & Nick Hanson | The Gathering Place | View |
| Moccasin Stompers | The Gathering Place | View |
| Craig Walls | The Watering Hole | View |
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Alaskan Brewing Company FranKen Country, Country favorites! |
The Watering Hole | View |
| Wine Bar | Wine Bar | View |
| Colony History Films, Where the River Matanuska Flows | Wineck Barn | View |
| Alaska Far Away, Award-winning documentary celebrating Palmer's Colony history | Wineck Barn | View |
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Pioneer Equipment Antique Tractor Pull & Display |
Yellow Trail Lawn | View |
