alaska state fair
august 27 - september 7, 2020
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Parking Prices

  • Daily Car/Truck: $5
  • Season Car/Truck: $25
  • Daily Camping R.V.*: $15
  • Season R.V.*: $75
  • Daily Tent: $5
  • Season Tent: $30
  • Daily Premier: $25
  • Season Premier: $125

* $10 daily and $50 season additional fee for tow behind car or trailer.

Parking permits can be purchased at the Main Office through August 2 and at the Pass Office beginning August 5.

Pass Office

Hour of Operation:

8am – 5pm

Phone:

907.746.7178

Email:

passoffice@alaskastatefair.org

Map:

Printer Friendly Fairgrounds Map (PDF)

Maps

Entering the Fair/Parking Map:

 Download Printer Friendly Version (PDF)

Fairgoer Map

Download 2019 Fairgrounds Map (PDF, 575KB)

Tow-away zones:

For pedestrian safety, parking on the Glenn Highway or right-of-way by the fairgrounds is not allowed. These areas will be closed off and clearly marked “no parking.” Any vehicles parked there will be towed.

RV Parking & Tenting Regulations

  • If you enter the RV Campground after hours, you may purchase your RV, tent, & vehicle permit from RV Parking & Tent Sellers the next morning.
  • Campground hosts will routinely monitor the lots several times a day and issue citations to those who do not have proper permits. The lots will be checked several times daily to see if your permit is current. Your daily payment allows you to stay until 9:00 am the following morning. If permit is not visible or current, your vehicle/tent may be towed or removed.
  • Please pick up your trash and place in the provided trash containers. Trash left behind hinders other’s enjoyment of the area.
  • The parking lot and RV lot are dangerous places for kids to play. Please restrict children’s activities in the lot.
  • Outdoor cooking and campfires are not allowed. Any patron burning a fire will be asked to leave the property and no refund will be given.
  • NO ALCOHOL OUTSIDE RV or TENT.
  • Quiet time is 11:00 pm to 7:00 am. No loud partying or music which is disturbing to your neighbors.
  • Pets are not permitted inside the Fairgrounds.
  • Please abide by Campground Hosts requests.

RV Lot General Regulations:

  • Only One(1) vehicle with proper RV Vehicle Parking Permit, allowed in each 16X60 ft space.
  • A 16 foot wide bay space is allowed. Allow 4 feet between you and your neighbor. Only extend awnings 4 feet.
  • Generators are only allowed between 7am to 11 pm. If there is a medical necessity to operate a generator during quiet time, those RV’s are to be parked in the Accessible area.
  • Do not tether your pet(s) outside your vehicle when you are away from your RV. All pets must be on a leash. Unattended pets found tied outside will be removed by the proper authorities. All animal waste must be picked up immediately.

Tent Lot Regulations

  • Tent permit must be visible to avoid being evicted.
  •  All vehicles in Tent Parking Area must have proper Parking Permit.
  • Registrant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to register for a tent site.
  • Registered Tent Site holders are responsible for the actions of others at their tent site.
  • Each tent site is 10’ X 10’ Only one (1) tent per site.
  • Grouping tents together is NOT Permitted.
  • Generators and pets are not permitted inside the Tent Camping Area.

Daily Schedule by Day

Thursday, August 22 2019 | Energy Day presented by AOGA Friday, August 23 2019 | Kids Day presented by GCI Saturday, August 24 2019 | #Club49 Family Day presented by Alaska Airlines Sunday, August 25 2019 | Destination Day Monday, August 26 2019 | Wellness Day presented by Southcentral Foundation Tuesday, August 27 2019 | Senior Day Wednesday, August 28 2019 | Cosplay Day Thursday, August 29 2019 | MTA Day presented by MTA Friday, August 30 2019 | Tech Day Saturday, August 31 2019 | Mining Day presented Council of Alaska Producers Sunday, September 1 2019 | Military Appreciation Day discount by GEICO and GEICO Miltary Monday, September 2 2019 | First Responders Day

Daily Schedule by Venues

Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage Around the Grounds ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits Dena’ People’s Stage at the Gathering Place Events Tent eWorX Don Sheldon Events Center France Equestrian Center Garden Tours Hoskins Exhibits KTUU, Channel 2 News Corral Alaska USA Bluebonnet Stage Milking Parlor in Farm Exhibits MVFCU Kid Zone Purple Plaza BP Grandstand BP Grandstand Lawn SBS Woodlot Sluicebox The Watering Hole Saloon YourAlaskaLink Borealis Plaza Tent

Daily Schedule by Category

Around the Grounds Highlights Entertainment Highlights Featured Events Events Contests Exhibits Special Cooking Contests Farm Highlights Special Days All Entertainment All Contests

If you’re looking for ways to save check out our Discounts page!

Fair Dates:

  • August 22 – September 2, 2019

Fair Hours of Operation:

  • Monday – Friday  •  Noon – 10 PM
  • Saturday – Sunday  •  10 AM – 10 PM
  • Labor Day  •  10 AM – 8 PM

Fair Time Business Office Hours:

8 AM – 5 PM

Phone:

907-745-4827

Fair Location/Address:

2075 Glenn Hwy., Palmer, AK 99645

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