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4-H / FFA Jr Market Livestock Auction September 5, 2026 @ 12:30 pm This is an opportunity for 4-H & FFA members to raise and sell their livestock and draw financial support through community involvement. Auction begins at 12:30 and continues through 4pm	View
AgWest presents: Crops & Flowers Exhibits August 27, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am	View
4-H Costume Critter Showcase September 6, 2026 @ 4:00 pm Small Stock costume contest begins at 4pm and runs through 5pm 4-H youth dress themselves, their small livestock, or both in creative themed costumes for this fun, family-friendly showcase.	View
Livestock Costume Contest August 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Livestock costume contest begins at 2pm and runs through 4pm Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in true agricultural style. Exhibitors show off their patriotic spirit in red, white, and blue or historical-themed costumes honoring the nation’s rich farming heritage. Highlighting the important role livestock and farmers have played in building America from 1776 to today. Join in on the star-spangled showcase.	View
4-H Large Livestock Breeding Show September 7, 2026 @ 2:00 pm Show continues through 4pm	View
4-H Large Livestock Showmanship September 4, 2026 @ 11:00 am Showmanship judging continues through 4pm	View
Yodeling Contest September 6, 2026 @ 4:00 pm Put your Yodel-ay-hee-hoo to the test!	View
4-H Small Livestock Showmanship September 3, 2026 @ 11:00 am Showmanship judging continues through 4pm	View
4-H Large Livestock Conformation September 3, 2026 @ 4:00 pm Conformation judging continues through 6pm	View
Raven Homeschool presents: Fair Feathered Friends August 21, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am It all starts with an egg! Visit the Poultry Education Area and see the adorable baby chicks.	View
Alaska Farm Bureau presents: Max Sherrod Junior Cabbage Grower’s Award September 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Sponsored by Alaska Farm Bureau Pre-Registration is required by August 31, 2026 Download 2026 Cabbage Registration Prizes will be awarded 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100 Open to growers ages 12 and under as of April 1, 2026. Entrants must present an educational poster that documents the growth of their cabbage. Posters & cabbages will be displayed. You are eligible to win one prize, in either the open competition or the Max Sherrod Junior Cabbage competition. See the Alaska State Fair website for instructions and registration form. For more info contact Lara Stanley at 907-746-7167 or [email protected]	View
Alaska Division of Agriculture, Alaska Grown presents: 30th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off September 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm Two world records have already been set at our Fair – will one of these giants gain Guinness status again this year? Come see who will take home the big prizes (over $2,000 in cash awards!) and the bragging rights in the 30th annual weigh-off. Plus, cheer on the big efforts of our littlest growers in the Junior Cabbage Grower Division. Pre-Registration is required by August 27, 2026 \| Download 2026 Cabbage Registration or register online below. Cash Prizes 1st $1000 2nd $500 3rd $250 4th $100 5th $75 6th – 12th $50 13th – 20th $25	View
20th Annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off August 31, 2026 @ 2:00 pm See colossal sized squash as they weigh in. Will we break the current state record of 2,147 pounds? The Alaska State Fair is an Official weigh-off site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. Contest rules and guidelines will follow those set forth by Alaska State Fair, Great Pumpkin Commonwealth and Guinness World Records. Entry Time is 11 am – 1 pm Weigh-Off begins at 2 pm Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. Blue – $1000 Red – $500 White – $250 For more info contact the Alaska State Fair at (907) 746-7167 or email [email protected]	View
Cabbage Limerick Contest June 9, 2026 - September 1, 2026 @ 1:00 am Cabbage Limerick Contest Enter your limerick online: https://bit.ly/cabbagelimerick2026 Entries due by 11:59pm on September 1st, 2026. Entries must be received online. Winners will be announced at the 30th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off on September 4th (Starts at 6 PM), and also by email. First place: $100 Second place: $75 Third place: $50 Contest Guidelines - A panel of local judges will select winners based on the following criteria: a. Does the entry must meet the definition of a limerick (rhyming scheme “AABBA”)? Non-limerick entries are not eligible for awards. For examples of limericks and ideas for how to write a great one, see https://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Limerick. b. Does the limerick support the spirit of the Alaska State Fair Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off? - Two entries maximum per person. - Author of limerick must be same as entrant’s name. - Winners need not be present to collect. Sponsored by: The Meyer Family Questions? Contact [email protected]	View
GCI presents: GCI Petting Zoo August 21, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am 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	View
Sudsy's Barn August 21, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 11:00 am 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.	View
Goat Milking Demo with Ali-K Packa August 27, 2026 - September 1, 2026 @ 5:00 pm	View
Goat Milking Demo with Kaichen McRae September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm	View
Cow Milking Demo with Kerri Stoltenberg August 21, 2026 - September 7, 2026 @ 6:30 pm See a sweet cow, give sweet milk!	View