Hightlights
| Event | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
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Alaska Vein Care Fitness at the Fair |
View | |
| Fair & Square: Family Boot Camp Challenge | View | |
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Combs Insurance Diaper Derby & Toddler Trot |
Alaska News Source Corral | View |
| Hot Dog Eating Contest | Alaska News Source Corral | View |
| Alaska State Fair Fiddle Contest | Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage | View |
| Livestock Costume Contest | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| 20th Annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Alaska Division of Agriculture, Alaska Grown 30th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Alaska Farm Bureau Max Sherrod Junior Cabbage Grower’s Award |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Raven Homeschool Fair Feathered Friends |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| 4-H / FFA Jr Market Livestock Auction | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Cabbage Limerick Contest | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Dairy & Beef Judging | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| 4-H Costume Critter Showcase | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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GCI GCI Petting Zoo |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Sudsy's Barn | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Pedal Tractors | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Master Showmanship Competition | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Yodeling Contest | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Craig Taylor Equipment Ag Games |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Belle a Vie Scarecrow Contest |
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| 4-H Large Livestock Conformation | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
| Sheep, Goat & Swine Judging | Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits | View |
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Rodeo Alaska Timed Event Challenge |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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Raven Tree Stables Arena Obstacle Course Challenge |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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Branded Feed and Tack Horse Breed Showcase |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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None Horse Costume Contest |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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Lucky 2 Shoes 2026 Barrel Series |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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Lucky 2 Shoes Fairytales & Fast Turns |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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None Alaska Balloon Bandits |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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Rodeo Alaska Rodeo Alaska Junior Rodeo |
France Equestrian Center | View |
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None Cow Horse Clinic |
France Equestrian Center | View |
| Fireweed Spectacular | France Equestrian Center | View |
| 4-H State Horse Show | France Equestrian Center | View |
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Sweet Gypsy Cheesecake Contest (Herb & Edible Wildflowers) presented by Sweet Gypsy |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
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Everetts, Mat-Su Resort Appetizer Contest (Stars, Stripes and State Fair) - Presented by Everett's & Mat-Su Resort |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
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Vagabond Blues Just for Kids Cookie Contest - Presented by Vagabond Blues |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
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Cooperative Extension Service - UAF, Mat-Su Council for Family and Community Education Red, White & Blue Pie Contest |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
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House of Bread Wasilla Sourdough Bread Contest |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
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Valley Community for Recycling Solutions Recycled Yard Art Special Contest |
Hoskins Exhibits | View |
| Anchorage Scale Model Club Demo | Irwin Exhibits | View |
| Paint a Rock | Irwin Exhibits | View |
| People’s Choice Club Photo Contest | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Worm Petting Zoo | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| 4-H Exhibits & Cooperative Extension Resources | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Vegetable Variety Taste Test | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Flower Power & Duct Tape Fashion Challenge | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Cookie Decorating & Edible Art | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Smoothie Bike Day | June Tull 4-H Building | View |
| Cloverbud Animal Showcase | Milking Parlor in the Farm Exhibits | View |
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Rodeo Alaska 907 Friday Night Northern Lights Buckle Series Race |
MTA Grandstand | View |
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MTA, Rodeo Alaska Rodeo Alaska Champions Tour Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo |
MTA Grandstand | View |
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NC Machinery All Star Monster Trucks |
MTA Grandstand | View |
| Demolition Derby | MTA Grandstand | View |
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Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Wesley Williams, The One Wheel Wonder |
Multiple Venues | View |
| Paint Nights with Sara & Co. | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Parent Child Look-Alike Contest | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
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Three Bears Alaska Alaska Beef Showdown |
MVFCU Event Hall | View |
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Pacific Seafood Processors Association Alaska Seafood Throwdown |
MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Kid's Vendor Market | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Battle at the Fairgrounds Wrestling Tournament | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Alaska Pickleball Expo | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| MSBSD Career and Technical Education Showcase | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Cosplay Contest | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Embracing AK Disabilities Expo | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
| Family Day Games | MVFCU Event Hall | View |
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Classic Toys Tiny Town |
Red Gate | View |
| Mullet Mania | SBS Woodlot | View |
| Duct Tape Contest | SBS Woodlot | View |
| Homesteader Games | SBS Woodlot | View |
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Alaskan Brewing Company Ales for Tails Fundraiser |
Sluicebox | View |
| Making a Music Video | The Gathering Place | View |
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Alaska Airlines Seal Skinning Demo & tasting |
The Gathering Place | View |
| Chickaloonies | The Gathering Place | View |
| Fur Seal Skinning Demo | The Gathering Place | View |
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Wonder Pax Senior Joke & Story Telling |
Wineck Barn | View |
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Pioneer Equipment Antique Tractor Pull & Display |
Yellow Trail Lawn | View |