Presented by: Alaska State Fair
Cosplay Day
Back by popular demand, this day promises to be a ton of fun! Dress up like your favorite superhero, sci-fi, anime, video game or movie character and compete in the Cosplay Contest. No costume? No problem! Mingle with all the characters at the Cosplay Meet and Greet. Channel your inner Jedi and get photos with your favorite Star Wars-themed characters of 501st Legion Alaskan Outpost at the Event Hall located on Purple Trail!
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| Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel | Alaska News Source Corral |
| Meet Twiggy, the world’s most famous aquatic squirrel! This pint-sized performer delights audiences as she zips across the water on tiny skis, showcasing incredible balance, speed, and charm. This show will provide unforgettable entertainment for the whole family! |
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| Alaska Treble Makers | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage |
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| Tim Hall | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage |
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| Scott's Future of Magic | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage |
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| The Lionel Hampton All-Stars | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage |
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| Mat-Su College Community Dancers | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage |
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| Patriot Ranger | Around the Grounds |
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| Tiny Town | Around the Grounds |
| Tiny Town offers families with younger children a place to relax and recharge where the littlest fairgoers can play in a safe and fun environment. |
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| Max McNown | ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre |
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| Sudsy's Barn | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
| Hand-washing has never been this much fun! Teach your kids good hygiene while having a good time at Sudsy’s Barn™, a play-based, interactive hand-washing station located in Farm Exhibits. Open During Fair Hours. |
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| GCI Petting Zoo | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
| Grab your camera and head to the GCI Petting Zoo for your dose of adorable! Pet baby goats, piglets, sheep, and more, all raised and shared with you by local families! Open daily in the Craig Taylor Equipment Farm Exhibits from 11am-8pm! Presented by GCI
Daily | 11am – 8 pm
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| Fair Feathered Friends | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
| Daily | 11am – 8pm It all starts with an egg! Visit the Poultry Education Area and see the adorable baby chicks. Sponsored by Raven Homeschool
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| 4-H Small Livestock Showmanship | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
| Showmanship judging continues through 4pm |
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| 4-H Large Livestock Conformation | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
| Conformation judging continues through 6pm |
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| Crops Exhibits | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits |
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| Cretaceous Kingdom | Don Sheldon Events Center |
| Transport back to the age of giants! This thrilling prehistoric dinosaur adventure combines the excitement of realistic animatronic creatures, natural history fossils and wacky science fun to create a full-on, hands-on, interactive and memorable experience! |
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| Horse Hoof Health by The Alaska State Farriers Assn. | France Equestrian Center |
| Come learn all about horse hooves, proper trimming, protection and care! |
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| 2026 Barrel Series | France Equestrian Center |
| Action packed barrel racing and pole bending! |
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| Meet the 4-H horses | France Equestrian Center |
| Meet the 4-H horses starting at 11AM daily |
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| Hitchin' Post Family Rest Stop | France Equestrian Center |
| Open Daily 11am – 8pm. Stop by for storytelling and books from Bright Lights Book Project. Enjoy snacks and other goodies from Kids Kupboard |
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| Robin Hopper | Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage |
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| Aaron Radatz | Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage |
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| Loop Alley | Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage |
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| Adam Stewart | Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage |
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| Gathering Harvest from Alaskan Trees over 90 Years | Hoskins Exhibits |
| History and fun with Joan Towsen. |
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| Homemade Caramel | Hoskins Exhibits |
| Sticky good fun with Rebecca Anderson! |
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| Recycled Paper Beads | Hoskins Exhibits |
| Turn ordinary paper into a crafted creation with Veronica Wisthoff. |
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| One Hour Dinner Rolls | Hoskins Exhibits |
| Quick & Tasty. Anyone can make them!! Patty Miller cooking and teaching in our kitchen!!! |
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| Ceramics/Pottery Demonstration | Hoskins Exhibits |
| Everyday at 1pmCome see & learn! Experts make bowls, cups, vases & more. We love sharing our craft with you! |
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| Quilting, Sewing, Handwork & Needlework, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, and Creative Art with Woodworking | Irwin Exhibits |
| Open All DayCome see & learn! We love sharing our craft with you! |
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| Paint a Rock | Irwin Exhibits |
| Special event sponsored by the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America, Waheed Court #81. Free for Kids!
Event from 11am – 4pm |
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| 4-H Exhibits & Cooperative Extension Resources | June Tull 4-H Building |
| Explore 4-H projects from across the Mat-Su/Copper River and Anchorage 4-H programs, and learn how Cooperative Extension connects Alaskans with practical, research-based education.
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| Worm Petting Zoo | June Tull 4-H Building |
| Meet composting worms, learn how they help build healthy soil, and get hands-on with one of nature’s hardest workers.
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| People’s Choice Club Photo Contest | June Tull 4-H Building |
| Help choose the fan favorite! View creative 4-H club photo entries and cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner.
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| Cow Milking Demo with Kerri Stoltenberg | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits |
| See a sweet cow, give sweet milk! |
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| Goat Milking Demo with Kaichen McRae | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits |
| Daily at 5pm
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| Cloverbud Animal Showcase | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits |
| Cheer on our youngest 4-H members as they introduce their animals and share what they have learned through their projects. |
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| Pirates for Hire | MTA Grandstand |
| Get ready for an action-packed performance, complete with cutlass fighting, pistol firing and breakaway bottles from this award-winning, laugh-inducing, pirate-themed entertainment troupe! |
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| The Forest That Never Sleeps | Multiple Venues |
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| Outta the House | Multiple Venues |
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| Magic by Robbie | Multiple Venues |
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| Shot Time | Multiple Venues |
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| Junosmile | Multiple Venues |
| With their 40+ years combined experience, veteran musicians Joseph and Jessy Martens deliver originals, like those off their brand new album, Happy Trails, as well as unique interpretations on new classics and old favorites, ranging from rock and folk to country and bluegrass. |
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| Triple Black Diamonds | Multiple Venues |
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| Jerry Wessling | Multiple Venues |
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| Gabrielle Martin | Multiple Venues |
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| Cosplay Contest | MVFCU Event Hall |
| 907 Star Wars Cosplay Contest ⭐ The Force Is Strong at the Fair! Compete with your favorite galactic heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away! Snap photos, show off your cosplay, and meet the incredible members of the 501st Legion. 📸 Photo opportunities available throughout the event. 💫 The 907 Star Wars will also be collecting donations to support Make-A-Wish, helping bring hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses. Come meet the good guys, the bad guys, and the droids with attitude! Support a great cause and help make wishes come true!” |
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| Cosplay Meet & Greet | MVFCU Event Hall |
| 👑 Heroes, Villains, and Legends Await! 907 Star Wars Cosplay Meet & Greet⭐ Join the Dark Side… We Have Photo Opportunities! Meet your favorite galactic heroes and villains from a galaxy far, far away! Snap photos, show off your cosplay, and meet the incredible members of the 501st Legion. |
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| Brad's World Reptiles & Glow Zone | MVFCU Kid Zone |
| Daily | 11am – 9pm Daily Shows | 1, 4 & 7pm Learn about some of our planet’s most beautiful and fascinating animals, with live reptiles, amphibians and other exotic species from around the world! Don’t miss the Glow Zone featuring bioluminescent fish from Alaska Coral & Fish, LLC. |
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| King BMX Stunt Show | Purple Plaza |
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| Tina Scheer's Lumberjack Show | SBS Woodlot |
| Daily at 1, 3 & 6 pm Watch world-champion lumberjacks battle it out in the “Olympics of the Forest,” while comedy routines keep everyone laughing. |
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| Good on You | Sluicebox |
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| Lulu & The Small Band | Sluicebox |
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| Ken Peltier Band | Sluicebox |
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| Rose's Pawn Shop | Sluicebox |
| Fusion of bluegrass instrumentation and folk-rock amplification, Rose’s Pawn Shop has spent the better part of two decades carving out an Americana sound that’s as diverse as the band’s native Los Angeles. Thurs, Sept 03 | 7pm in the Sluicebox |
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| Ilaku's | The Gathering Place |
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| Chickaloonies | The Gathering Place |
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| Magpie Matea | The Gathering Place |
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| Moccasin Stompers | The Gathering Place |
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| John Shewfelt Jr | The Gathering Place |
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| Voyage of the Alaska Union | Wineck Barn |
| Mr. Whitekeys tells the unlikely story of 80 greenhorns from Chicago who set out to strike it rich in Alaska in 1898, with recently discovered photos taken 120-years ago. |
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| Antique Tractor Pull & Display | Yellow Trail Lawn |
| Daily at 3pm View these carefully restored antique tractors on display, then watch as they’re put to the test! |
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