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Military Appreciation Day

Sunday 31 August

Today honors and celebrates Alaska’s active military, retired military, and veterans with special events and savings. All military personnel (active and retired) receive Fair admission at the gate for just $5! Each service member can bring up to three dependents at the discounted admission price by showing a valid military ID or proof of service at the Fair gate. Retiring Old Glory? Bring your flag to the Fair ticket booths and we’ll ensure it is disposed of with the proper respect. Don’t miss the final day of the NC Machinery All-Star Monster Truck shows at the MTA Grandstand. Try your luck at the Homesteader Games in the SBS Woodlot, hosted by Scheer’s Lumberjacks

At the Gate Discount:

All military personnel (active, retired military and veterans) receive admission for just $5. Each service member can bring up to three dependents at the discounted price. To receive the discount, please present valid military ID or proof of service at the gate


Event Date Venue
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union presents

Cirque Ma'Ceo

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Yellow Trail Lawn

 
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Chickaloonies

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The Gathering Place

 
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The Alaska State Fair, Palmer, Alaska

Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark

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The Gathering Place

 
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Mountain Waxwings

    • Aug 31
      3:30pmGlobal Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage

    This event is expired.

Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage

 
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Seal Skinning

    • Aug 31
      2:00pmThe Gathering Place

    This event is expired.

The Gathering Place

 
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Anguyak Dancers

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Multiple Venues

 
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Alaska 529 presents

Puppy Pals

  • There are no upcoming dates for this event.


Alaska News Source Corral

 
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Outta the House

    • Aug 31
      6:00pmThe Gathering Place

    This event is expired.

Multiple Venues

 
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Quilts of Valor Presentation

    • Aug 31
      12:00pmHoskins Exhibits
    • Aug 31
      1:00pmHoskins Exhibits

    This event is expired.

Hoskins Exhibits

 
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All About Dance

    • Aug 31
      2:30pmAlyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

    This event is expired.

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

 
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Alaska State Fair, Palmer, Alaska
Alaskan Brewing Company presents

Ken Peltier Band

    • Aug 31
      9:30pmSluicebox

    This event is expired.

Sluicebox

 
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Jeff Martin

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Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage

 
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Sara Twister

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Multiple Venues

 
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Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior

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The Gathering Place

 
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Pipeline Vocal Project

  • There are no upcoming dates for this event.


Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

 
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Pushki Pickers

  • There are no upcoming dates for this event.


Multiple Venues

 
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America's First Corps Band

    • Aug 31
      7:30pmAlyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

    This event is expired.

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

 
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Monster Truck
Monster Trucks perform at the Alaska State Fair, Palmer, Alaska.
NC Machinery presents

All Star Monster Trucks

    • Aug 31
      1:00pmMTA Grandstand
    • Aug 31
      5:00pmMTA Grandstand

    This event is expired.

MTA Grandstand

 
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Joni Harms

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Multiple Venues

 
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Fair & Square: Family Boot Camp Challenge

    • Aug 31 - Sep 1
      11:00am

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The Alaska State Fair, Palmer Alaska
Raven Tree Stables presents

Arena Obstacle Course

    • Aug 31 - Sep 1
      12:00pmFrance Equestrian Center

France Equestrian Center

 
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Nancy Bataille

    • Aug 31
      1:00pmGlobal Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage

    This event is expired.

Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage

 
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She's With Me

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Multiple Venues

 
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Danny & Amanda

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Multiple Venues

 
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English Paper Piecing for the Traveling Quilter

    • Aug 31
      2:00pmHoskins Exhibits

    This event is expired.

Hoskins Exhibits

 
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Danger Town

    • Aug 31
      2:30pmThe Watering Hole

    This event is expired.

The Watering Hole

 
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A Tribute to Gary Sloan

    • Aug 31
      3:00pmSluicebox

    This event is expired.

Sluicebox

 
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Hmong Cultural

    • Aug 31
      3:30pmAlyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

    This event is expired.

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

 
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Jared Woods

    • Aug 31
      4:00pmThe Watering Hole

    This event is expired.

The Watering Hole

 
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Homesteader Games

    • Aug 31
      4:00pmSBS Woodlot

    This event is expired.

SBS Woodlot & Stage

 
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Lulu & The Small Band

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Sluicebox

 
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Silas Luke Jones

    • Aug 31
      5:00pmAlyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

    This event is expired.

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage

 
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Classic Country 100.9, Image Home Furnishings, KBEAR 104.1 presents

Dwight Yoakam

    • Aug 31
      6:00pmConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre

    This event is expired.

ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre

 
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Woodrow

    • Aug 31
      7:00pmSluicebox

    This event is expired.

Sluicebox

 
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Close up view of canapes
Everetts, Mat-Su Resort presents

Appetizer Contest

    • Aug 31
      7:00pmHoskins Exhibits

    This event is expired.

Hoskins Exhibits

 
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All events and times subject to change.

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