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Alaska State Fair

August 21 - September 7, 2026

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20th Annual Alaska Midnight Sun Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off

  • August 31, 2026
    2:00 pmCraig Taylor Farm Exhibits
  • August 31, 2026
    2:00 pmCraig Taylor Farm Exhibits

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]