Helping Hands Community Program

The Helping Hands program was established in the late 1970s. The goal was to assist individuals who face challenges that prevent them from working, helping them to earn the means to attend the Fair.

The Helping Hands program is completely funded by donors. One hundred percent of donations are used to provide Helping Hands admission passes.

Through this program, complimentary tickets are distributed to nonprofit organizations, residential care providers, and community service agencies that support children and adults with disabilities and other special needs. These organizations then distribute the admission passes directly to the individuals they serve.

To ensure tickets reach those who can benefit most, complimentary admission passes are provided through partnering organizations rather than directly to individuals.

Become a Donor

 We accept Cash, Check, Visa, or MasterCard. Please fill out the digital form below or call 907-746-7149.

Donors will need to provide the company or individual’s name and mailing address for the recipients to send “Thank you” cards to. Donors will have their logo or name displayed on the Helping Hands Page and will receive a special “thank you” from us.

To Request Admission Passes

Please submit a letterhead letter with the following:

Number of tickets you are requesting

Name and address of your company

Description of what your company does

Reason(s) your clients are unable to purchase admissions

For more info contact:

Kai Tantaros
Helping Hands Coordinator
Direct Line: 907-746-7149 | Email: [email protected]

Thank you to our 2026 donors