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Alaska State Fair

August 21 - September 7, 2026

Fair Menu

Art – 2026

Department L

Art General Information

Exhibit Entry
Hoskins Building

Friday, August 7
11 am – 7 pm

Saturday, August 8
11 am – 7 pm

Exhibit Pick Up
Hoskins Building

Wednesday, September 9
1 pm – 6 pm

Saturday, September 12
1 pm – 6 pm

Art Exhibits Preparation Workshop

Saturday, July 18th — noon to 2pm

Learn how to prepare your artwork to hang in the Alaska State Fair Art Exhibit. Bring your own
hanging wire kit and we will supervise & instruct. No Fee for workshop, $5 Fee per hanging kit
supplied by the Fair. This is geared for new entrants to learn how to correctly attach wire
hanging kits to their artwork, framing and size requirements.
*We will NOT be accepting entries during this workshop.

Mailing Your Entry

The Fair accepts mailed or freighted entries from non-local exhibitors. When mailing, ensure the following information is sent with entry: full name of entrant & Alaska State Fair Entrant Number (if you have one), mailing address, phone number, email address and the department/division/class to enter item. Using this information, the entry form will be completed, and entry will be processed into the proper department. Entries may be mailed to Alaska State Fair, Attn: Exhibit Department, 2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK 99645. Please mail your entry by July 30th to ensure timely delivery. Instructions for return should also be included with the entry. Ensure you provide return postage, if you wish us to mail entry back. Insurance of mailed items is highly encouraged.

Special Awards – Art

Outstanding entries will be recognized by these generous donors: