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.

The biggest drone show in the state is coming to the Fair! Look to the west to view a visually stunning display of drones in the night sky

There’s gold in that-there beard! Division champs & the overall winner, aka Mr. Sourdough, will take home cash, prizes and bragging rights.  Can I touch your beard please?  Sign ups at 1:30pm in the Woodlot.  Contest begins at 2pm!

Categories:

Urban Alaskan: For those who like their facial hair, but like it neat, trimmed and groomed. This can include: beard, goatee, chin curtain, side bars, etc (with or without moustache). Because it is trimmed, the design should fit the face it’s worn on

Soup Strainer: For those with a Moustache only. Moustache can be long, short, waxed, curled, etc. These men may or may not like shaving, but they would not shave this Man Accessory off.

Homesteader: For those with a full beard, with our without a moustache. This category is for Alaskan’s who love a full beard. Some may be long, some may be shorter.

Mr. Sourdough:

Open to the winners of the three previous categories. This title and grand prize is awarded to the man with the greatest Facial Hair in the Last Frontier.