"Reach for the Stars" at the 2026 ALASKA STATE FAIR!
Meet our 2026 Theme Artist!
Untraditional is the word to describe Karla Morreira's artwork. Splashes of vibrant color move across the paper, creating images filled with life. Marine images inspired by a deep relationship with the sea, years spent diving, beach- combing, and fishing the warm waters off Maui, and the cold sea of Alaska have given her an affinity for our underwater kingdom. Now having lived in Alaska for over 34 years, Karla has added ravens, moose, bears and wolves to her resume! Painting from her life’s experience, rather than from photos, each image expresses her love for what she does and where she lives. Though primarily a watercolorist, Karla also works in stained glass with her husband Roy. They divide their time gardening, working and exploring Alaska with their Jack Russells, Kolohe & Makani Kai and now are lucky to have two more Jack Russells [Kalani & Makoa] to share Alaska with!
Little Bear has been all over the Fair and, oh dear, he left one of his stars somewhere in this catalog. Can you spot it?
ARTIST POSTER SIGNING Irwin Souvenir Booth | Aug 23, 1-2pm
Purchase RV, premier and reserved parking permits online, then simply scan it at the entrance to the parking lot.
Fair Train
The Alaska State Fair and the Alaska Railroad have partnered to bring back the Fair Train in 2025! From August 29 - 31 there will be two round trips offered per day between the Anchorage depot and South Palmer Station located next to the Green gate. Fair train tickets are on sale now! For full schedule and tickets please visit alaskarailroad.com.
Plan Your Day
Visit the online daily schedule and keep up-to-date on the Fair’s website! Scan QR or visit alaskastatefair.org.
ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre
Gates open to the concert an hour and a half before the show begins. Arrive early to make it through the Borealis Theatre security checkpoint.
Bag check will open two hours before the concert providing secure, onsite, temporary storage for your items while you enjoy the concert. The storage unit is located near the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre. Presented by the Rotary Club of Palmer.
Prohibited Fair Items
- Firearms, knives, bear spray or weapons of any kind
- Dogs or animals (except Service Dogs)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bicycles, scooters, roller blades, roller skates or skateboards
- Solicitating, petitioning, protesting, advertising, picketing, disturbing materials, political campaigning or similar conduct
- Unauthorized drones
**Any bags and personal carry items are subject to public safety inspections upon entrance to the Fair.
Smoke-Free
Smoking is not permitted on the fairgrounds or within 40 feet of the entrances. This policy applies to tobacco and marijuana products and/or vapors from electronic smoking devices. Four designated smoking areas are provided along the perimeter.
Leave Your Pets at Home
Pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds. Please do not leave your pet in a vehicle even with windows cracked. Welfare checks may be conducted by law enforcement if there is an animal in distress.
Family Rest Stop
The Family Rest Stop, located in the south end of Raven Hall, offers a quiet place to breastfeed, change diapers, or simply let the little ones play.
MEDIUM BUILD
Friday, August 15 | 7pm
Medium Build began as a name Carpenter attached to four-track recordings a decade ago. Known for songs “drenched in authenticity,” fan favorites include “Crying Over You,” “This Is Life,” “Triple Marathon” and “Be Your Boy.” Medium Build made his Billboard debut with the 2023 “Friend for Life” collaboration alongside X Ambassadors. He is currently touring across the U.S., performing at venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Coachella, and sharing the stage with Tyler Childers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and more.
Lawn Area
$29 concert only* | $41 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$35 concert only* | $47 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE
Saturday, August 16 | 7pm
Defying a single genre and embracing unpredictability, Rainbow Kitten Surprise weaves together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies and instrumental eccentricities. The band’s breakout full-length debut for Elektra, HOW TO: FRIEND, LOVE, FREEFALL, featured the RIAA-certified Platinum single “It’s Called: Freefall.” Featured on the stages of Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Osheaga.
Lawn Area
$49 concert only* | $61 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
6PM SOLD OUT
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC
Sunday, August 17 | 2 & 6pm
“Weird Al” is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist of all time, with classic song and music video parodies such as “Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon” as well as original (non-parody) material. Yankovic has been the recipient of numerous awards, including five Grammys® and a string of Gold and Platinum albums. Yankovic has also been a staple of film and television, and added “New York Times bestselling author” to his resumé in 2011 with the release of his children’s book, When I Grow Up.
Lawn Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$79 concert only* | $91 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
ConocoPhillips Alaska BOREALIS THEATRE
CHRIS TOMLIN
Monday, August 18 | 7pm
Heralded as the “most often sung artist in the world,” Tomlin is credited with inspiring and uplifting an entire generation of believers with his music, including 21 #1 singles and 30 top 10 hits. Tomlin has spent more than 158 weeks at #1, with hits including “Holy Forever,” “Good Good Father,” “Whom Shall I Fear” and “I Lift My Hands.” He’s sold more than 12 million albums with 7 billion career global streams, and was the first Christian artist to reach the billion streams threshold on Pandora.
Lawn Area
$49 concert only* | $61 with Fair admission
Reserved Seating
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends August 14. *Fair admission additional.
WARREN ZEIDERS
Thursday, August 21 | 7pm
With his magnetic presence and gritty vocals, Warren Zeiders is one of country music’s newest and most promising stars. At just 25, the Pennsylvania native has already made his mark on the genre, with more than 3 billion global career streams, 2 billion TikTok views and 7.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Earlier this year, he returned with a brand new, 21-track album, Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal.
Lawn Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$79 concert only* | $91 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
MASTODON
Friday, August 22 | 7pm
Mastodon’s music has left its mark everywhere— from Game of Thrones and The History Channel to DC Comics films and Coachella. The Atlanta quartet has released critically acclaimed albums such as Leviathan, honored by Rolling Stone as one of The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time and Hushed and Grim, which marked the band’s third consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Hard Rock Albums Chart.
Lawn Area
$49 concert only* | $61 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
*Information is accurate at the time of publication. All events and times subject to change.
ConocoPhillips Alaska BOREALIS THEATRE
BILLY CURRINGTON
Saturday, August 23 | 7pm
Currington has spent nearly two decades topping the country charts, tallying 12 #1 singles to his name, including four-time Platinum hit “People Are Crazy” and three-time Platinum “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right”. Loved for his rich, emotion-laden tenor and unerring song sense, the Georgia native is equally skilled at delivering upbeat summertime anthems as well as exploring the complexities of life and love with a poignant ballad.
Lawn Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
WIZ KHALIFA
Sunday, August 24 | 6pm
Multi-platinum selling artist Wiz Khalifa is a Grammy and Golden Globe-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter known for his chart-topping hits and genre-defining sound. Wiz burst onto the mainstream scene with his 2011 debut studio album Rolling Papers, which included the smash singles “Black and Yellow,” “Roll Up” and “No Sleep.” His latest album, Kush + Orange Juice 2, dropped in April 2025
Lawn Area
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$79 concert only* | $91 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14.
*Fair admission additional.
THE BEACH BOYS
Monday, August 25 | 7pm
The Beach Boys are a beloved American band that remain iconic around the world. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time. They have charted more than 80 songs internationally—with four reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and was honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.
Lawn Area
$49 concert only* | $61 with Fair admission
Reserved Seating
$89 concert only* | $101 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
SEAN PAUL
Thursday, August 28 | 7pm
Paul is Jamaica’s most successful musical export, bringing dancehall to the global stage with countless hits and performances in over 120 countries. Rising to fame in the late 1990s with tracks like “Infiltrate” and “No Bligh,” he became an international sensation with hit singles such as “Gimme the Light” and “Get Busy,” featured on the Grammy-winning album, Dutty Rock. His 2005 album Trinity produced the hit “Temperature,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100.
Lawn Area
$49 concert only* | $61 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
ZEDD
Friday, August 29 | 7pm
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist/ DJ/producer Zedd made his debut with “Clarity” after signing with Interscope in 2012 and has been breaking down barriers surrounding music genres ever since. Zedd has worked with a diverse range of artists to create hits, including Foxes on “Clarity”, Hayley Williams on RIAA platinum-certified hit, “Stay The Night”, and Selena Gomez on the platinumcertified track, “I Want You To Know,” which spent four weeks at #1 on Billboard’s “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs” chart. Over the course of his career, Zedd has performed sold-out headlining sets at festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and many more.
Lawn Area
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$89 concert only* | $101 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
FOREIGNER
Saturday, August 30 | 7pm
Foreigner has been setting the standard in rock music since their chart-topping debut in the 1970s and ’80s. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, the band continues to captivate new generations with their timeless sound. With nine Top 10 hits and 16 Top 30 songs—including unforgettable classics like “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Hot Blooded” and “Juke Box Hero”— Foreigner’s chart dominance surpasses many of their Classic Rock peers.
Lawn Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Reserved Area
$79 concert only* | $91 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
DWIGHT YOAKAM
Sunday, August 31 | 6pm
A pioneer of the “California country” sound, Yoakam helped revive the classic Bakersfield twang for a new generation, infusing it with a rock ‘n’ roll spirit all his own. Yoakam has sold over 26 million albums worldwide, earned 21 Grammy nominations (with multiple wins), and scored a string of chart-topping hits including “A Thousand Miles from Nowhere,” “Fast as You,” “Little Sister,” “Honky Tonk Man” and “Streets of Bakersfield,” his iconic duet with Buck Owens.
Lawn Area
$69 concert only* | $81 with Fair admission
Reserved Seating
$149 concert only* | $161 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
DAVID SPADE
Monday, September 1 | 3pm
David Spade launched his career as a cast member on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, quickly becoming a household favorite and soon establishing himself as a familiar face on screens big and small. Movie audiences know Spade from Joe Dirt, Grown Ups and The Wrong Missy, while TV fans remember him in Rules of Engagement and 8 Simple Rules. His portrayal of ultra-snarky assistant Dennis Finch on NBC’s hit comedy Just Shoot Me earned Spade Emmy, Golden Globe and American Comedy Award nominations.
Lawn Area
$59 concert only* | $71 with Fair admission
Reserved Seating
$89 concert only* | $101 with Fair admission
Convenience fees apply. Tickets with Fair admission offer ends Aug 14. *Fair admission additional.
These trucks are set to battle in a tailgate-smashing wheelie contest, full-throttle racing, and a no-holds-barred freestyle throwdown!
Adults (13+): $18
Youth (6-12): $13
Kids (2-5): $8
Babies (<2): Free
True North Recovery presents
Friday, Aug 29 | 6pm
Adults (13+): $16
Youth (6-12): $12
Kids (5 and under): Free
Gene's Chrysler RAM presents
Sat, Aug 23 & Sun, Aug 24 | 2pm
Alaska's top cowboys and cowgirls compete in exciting rodeo events including bull riding, breakaway roping, barrel racing, chute doggin, double mugging, team roping, ribbon roping, steer riding and more!
Adults (13+): $18
Youth (6-12): $13
Kids (5 and under): Free
BARREL RACING
Fri, Aug 22 | 6pm Free with fair admission!
Frontiersman presents
405FMX FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS
Saturday, Aug 16 & Sunday, Aug 17 1 & 5pm
406FMX is a Freestyle Motocross Team bringing the top riders in the world from X-Games and Nitro Circus to put on a huge Freestyle Motocross Show. Pulling off the biggest tricks in the world in Palmer, Alaska!!!
*This event is weather dependent.
Adults (13+): $10
Youth (6-12): $7
Kids (5 and under): Free
Gene's Chrysler RAM presents
TIMED EVENT CHALLENGE
RODEO
Saturday, Aug 16 | 4pm
Sunday, Aug 17 | 4pm
FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Free with Fair admission!
Top Team ropers, Barrel Racers, and Breakaway ropers will compete on the highest level during this extraordinary event. This is an all ages event for the whole family to come and enjoy.
HITCHIN' POST THEATRE
Daily | Starting at 11am
Playing old western movies daily!
MEET THE 4-H HORSES
Daily | Starting at 11am
Alaska 529 presents
JR. RODEO
Friday, Aug 15 | 6pm
FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Free with Fair admission!
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Alaska Reined Cow Horse Assn. presents COW HORSE
CLINIC
Fri, Aug 22 | 6pm
Alaska Reined Cow Horse Assn. presents
FIREWEED SPECTACULAR
Sat, Aug 23 & Sun, Aug 24 | 12pm
Saddle up and get ready for fast turns, sharp moves, and serious horsemanship as riders take on cattle in a variety of classes.
Thank you to Mat-Su/Copper River District 4-H Horse Council for helping with FEC events!
Lucky 2 Shoes Equestrians presents 2026 BARREL SERIES
Thurs, Aug 21 & Thurs, Aug 28 | 6pm
4-H STATE HORSE SHOW
Fri, Aug 15 | 6pm (Playday) Sat, Aug 16 & Sun, Aug 17 | 11am
Come support 4-H kids as they show in western and english classes.
Watch Alaska’s most adorable equines compete against each other!
BREED SHOWCASE
Sun, Aug 30 | Noon
See a variety of breeds that call Alaska home.
Arctic Circle Icelandics presents HORSE
COSTUME CONTEST
Mon, Aug 18 | 5pm
See horses sport fun and novel costumes!
Branded Feed & Track presents GYMKHANA PLAYDAY
Sat, Aug 30 | 2pm
Horses and riders compete against each other for the fastest times.
Misty Mountain Training presents ALASKA BALLOON
BANDITS SHOOT OUT
Fri, Aug 29 | 6pm
Get ready for a BANG with mounted shooting!
Special Day DISCOUNTS
$6 Thursday
Thursday, August 21
Admission to the Fair is just $5 between 11am and 2pm. Must be through the gate by 2pm. A donation of two shelfstable food items is encouraged.
Kids’ Day
Friday, August 22
Kids 12 and under get FREE admission! A donation of two shelf-stable food items is encouraged.
Family Day
Saturday, August 23
Kids 12 and under get a $2 discount on Family Day. A donation of two shelfstable food items is encouraged.
Military Appreciation Day
Sunday, August 31
All military personnel (active, retired military and veterans) receive admission for just $5 at the Gate. Each service member can bring up to three dependents at the discounted price. To receive the discount, please present valid military ID or proof of service at the gate.
First Responders’ Day
Monday, September 1
On First Responders’ Day we honor, celebrate and say THANK YOU to our police, firefighters and EMS with $5 admission at the gate to Alaska’s first responders with valid ID.
Purchase admission tickets online by August 14 at
SEASON PASS
Save up to 66% and go any time, any day!
Season Pass includes Fair admission for all 14 days. Season Passes are nontransferable and available to purchase at alaskastatefair.org until August 14* and available for purchase at Three Bears Alaska through August 7.
Adult Season Pass: $90
Senior Season Pass: $60
Youth Season Pass: $60
5-PACK ADMISSIONS
Transferable & good any day!
Save up to 39%
Buy a six-pack of daily Fair admissions online by August 14* and save up to $6.33 per ticket or a total of $38.
Adult 6-Pack: $76
Senior or Youth 6-Pack: $44
4-PACK ADMISSIONS
Transferable & good any day!
Save up to 28%
Buy a four-pack of daily Fair admissions online by August 14* and save up to $5.25 per ticket or a total of $21.
Adult 4-Pack: $55
Senior or Youth 4-Pack: $35
*Convenience fees apply to all online purchases
**Senior and Youth admissions are not valid for Adult admission to the Fair.
ADVANCE DAILY ADMISSION
Save up to 25%
Advance daily admission is available at alaskastatefair.org through August 14*.
Adult (13-64) $ 16
Senior (65+) $ 9
Youth (6-12) $ 9
5 & under FREE
MILITARY DISCOUNT ADMISSION
Available on Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson at Information Tickets and Travel. $16 Adult and $9 Youth or Senior. Good any day.
SPECIAL Days
Alaska Oil & Gas Association presents
ENERGY DAY
Friday, August 15
Learn how energy fuels our economy. Join us in recognizing the people and projects who keep Alaska moving forward. To help those facing challenging circumstances, please bring a donation of shelf-stable food items to Fair gates to share with food-insecure Alaskans. Come by the Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage for The Strong Man, John Beatty, combining the showmanship of old-time Vaudeville with record-breaking feats of strength! Dip into the Hoskins Building for featured demonstrations, making beaded bracelets and moose munch candy. Stroll over to Pioneer Plaza to help AOGA celebrate Energy Day, and get your photo taken in the free photo booth! Back by popular demand is Cirque Ma’Ceo, a contemporary blend of acrobatics, aerial dance and equestrian arts located in the MTA Grandstand Lawn area and proudly presented by Mat Valley Federal Credit Union.
Craig Taylor Equipment presents
FARM & GARDEN DAY
Saturday, August 16
Celebrate Farm & Garden Day at the Fair with Craig Taylor Equipment! Visit their booth in Pioneer Plaza to explore impressive equipment displays, enter prize drawings, and chat with the pros. Plus, bring the whole family to enjoy a fun farm-themed photo booth and let the kiddos ride around on pedal tractors—it’s a day full of hands-on fun for all ages! With many Alaskans facing food insecurities, we encourage guests to bring shelf-stable food items to the Fair gates. This year we invite everyone to enjoy educational seminars designed to inspire your inner homesteader. Experts will teach you everything from making your own birch syrup to raising hogs through our Alaskan winters. We will also have specialists on mushrooms, honeybees, poultry and fruit trees. Don’t miss the NEW 406FMX Freestyle Motocross event at the MTA Grandstand where top riders from X-Games and Nitro Circus pull off the biggest tricks, presented by Frontiersman.
Southcentral Foundation presents
HEALTHY
FUTURES DAY
Sunday, August 17
Today, we celebrate health and wellness for all Alaskans!
Drop by Southcentral Foundation’s booth in Pioneer Plaza throughout the day to learn about the benefits of preventative care, celebrate culture, and discover fun ways you can stay healthy. Practice your best “Yo-ho!” and root for your favorite lumberjack at the ever-popular Scheer’s Lumberjack Show in the SBS Woodlot, presented by Spenard Builders Supply. Be on the lookout for the dazzling Stilt Circus around the grounds daily. Sword swallower Dan Meyer returns to the Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage, delivering his signature blend of danger, laughter, swords, and inspiration. Finish the night in the Sluicebox with Oklahoma songwriters, The Damn Quails.
Alaska State Fair presents
BUDDY DAY
Monday, August 18
Everything is more fun with a friend, and what’s more fun than saving money?! Courtesy of Alaska State Fair, Golden Wheel Amusements and Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska, pickup your Buddy Days coupon at any participating Holiday Station store (while supplies last!) for BOGO admission at the gates, and get your fill of thrills at the carnival (your buddy rides for free with your paid tickets!). Head over to the Event Hall for the Embracing AK Disabilities Expo where extraordinary people are turning disabilities into capabilities. Come enjoy the laughs at Seniors & Kids Joke and Story Telling presented by The WonderPax in the Wineck Barn and be sure not to miss Wesley Williams, the One Wheel Wonder, presented by Mat Valley Federal Credit Union at the Purple Plaza and on the Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage.
Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation presents
CANCER
SCREENING DAY
Thursday, August 21
Join us as Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation (AIOF) hosts its First Annual Cancer Screening Day at the Alaska State Fair on August 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Held between Raven Hall and the Farm Exhibit, this free event offers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, HPV vaccinations, cervical cancer self-screening kits, and mammograms (billed to insurance or supported by financial aid). Attendees can consult with medical professionals and engage with other nonprofits addressing cancer prevention and education. AIOF aims to promote early detection and offer screening to as many participants as possible in the Alaska State Fair’s vibrant atmosphere, in keeping with the foundation’s mission of improving the quality of and access to cancer prevention, treatment and supportive care for all Alaskans. Visit akscreeningday.com for more details! Admission to the Fair is only $5 between the hours
of 11am and 2pm (you must be through the gate by 2pm). A donation of two shelf-stable food items is encouraged. Compete against present and future farmers for bragging rights and prizes in the Ag Games at Craig Taylor Equipment Farm Exhibits. Gallop over to the France Equestrian Center for the 2025 Barrel Series.
Alaska State Fair presents
KIDS’ DAY
Friday, August 22
We celebrate our youngest fairgoers on this very special day of the Fair! Enjoy free admission all day for kids 12 and under! We believe hunger knows no age, and neither does teaching kids the importance of giving to others. Please bring a donation of two shelf-stable food items per child to the Fair gates. Today’s schedule features kidfriendly and parent-approved events around the grounds, including the Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot presented by Combs Insurance. Check out the Youth 360 & Thrive MatSu activities with family fun games and activities in the new Event Hall on Purple Trail! Fun and frosting await at the Hoskins Exhibits building, unleash your creativity with a FREE cookie decorating event, presented by Great Harvest Bakery & Café Wasilla.
Alaska Airlines presents
#CLUB49
FAMILY DAY
Saturday, August 23
Join us for one of the most popular days of the Fair! Kids 12 and under receive a $2 discount on admission at the gates all day, with a suggested donation of two shelf-stable food items. Then take off for Pioneer Plaza to check in on the latest Club 49 deals from Alaska Airlines, our official airline. Make sure to enter to win two tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies in North America! Keep up to date at the Club 49 Hub, #Club49 and club49hub.com. Kids’ Day games has a new location on Red Gate Lawn next to Tiny Town. Other destinations to put on today’s itinerary include Alaska 529 Parent-Child Look-Alike contest in the new Event Hall on Purple Trail and the first day of Rodeo Alaska Champions Tour Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo.
Credit Union 1 presents CU1
DAY
Sunday, August 24
Credit Union 1 is proud to support Alaskans in living their Alaskan dream! Join us at the Alaska State Fair and take part in our scavenger hunt on the Fairgrounds for your
chance to win a $250 Mastercard® Gift Card. Let the adventure begin! Check out the talented Valley Quilters in the Hoskins Building. Prepare to be amazed by the Puppy Pals, an action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and comical tricks while showing everyone who’s really the boss, presented by Alaska 529. Grab a sample at the Seafood Throwdown Cooking Contest where seasoned chefs try to reel in the big prize while you get to taste their delicious seafood recipes. Presented by Pacific Seafood Processors Association.
Trident Seafood Corporation presents
TRIDENT SEAFOODS DAY
Monday, August 25
Get ready for a reel good time with Trident Seafoods at the Alaska State Fair! Stop by the Trident booth in Pioneer Plaza and seize the opportunity to win cool prizes, get your photo taken with an epic catch-of-the-day, and show your love for all things Alaska seafood! We're shore you won't want to miss out on the fun – visit www.tridentseafoods.com to learn more about us! One of this year’s highlights is DaVinci The Exhibition, which follows the Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, on a journey of innovation, creativity, science and wonder at the Sheldon Events Center, presented by TOTE Maritime and Lynden Transport. It’s the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Don’t miss the astonishing Great Alaskan Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off in the Farm Exhibits Arena. For the reptile enthusiasts, Brad’s World Reptiles hosts a variety of educational presentations throughout the day in Kid Zone, courtesy of Mat Valley Federal Credit Union.
Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska presents
COCA-COLA COSPLAY DAY
Thursday, August 28
Stop by the Coca-Cola Trailer at the Alaska State Fair for an ice-cold experience you won’t forget! Snap a photo with the iconic Coca-Cola Polar Bear and grab one of 500 limited-edition beverage koozies while supplies last. While you’re there, try the all-new Coca-Cola Orange Cream and Coca-Cola Orange Zero Sugar, plus enter to win fun prizes throughout the day! Dress up like your favorite superhero, sci-fi, anime, video game or movie character and compete in the Cosplay Contest. No costume? No problem! Mingle with all the characters at the Cosplay Meet and Greet. Channel your inner Jedi and get photos with your favorite Star Wars-themed characters of 501st Legion Alaskan Outpost at the Event Hall now located on Purple Trail!
SPECIAL Days
AARP Presents YOUNG AT HEART DAY
Friday, August 29
Come and join AARP Alaska's Mat-Su Community Action Volunteer Team for an exciting day at the Alaska State Fair! We're celebrating the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act. Enjoy playing Plinko for a chance to win prizes, and if you're 18 or older, you might even win a baseball or bat signed by the MatSu Miners! It’s all about cabbage today! Will they break a world or state record? Witness the spectacle of the 29th Annual Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off presented by Alaska Division of Agriculture and Alaska Grown in the Craig Taylor Farm Exhibit building, where the heaviest cabbage takes home the prize and maybe a world record. Check out the archery show with Sara Twister at the Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage and Purple Plaza as she combines amazing contortionist moves with precision archery. Explore the future at the Mat-Su Technical Education Showcase in the Event Hall. Feel the adrenaline rush at the Demo Derby in the MTA Grandstands, where powerful machines clash in a thrilling display of force presented by True North Recovery.
MTA Presents MTA DAY
Saturday, August 30
As your local provider, MTA is excited to sponsor another day at the Alaska State Fair! As part of our commitment to our community, we have partnered with Thrive Mat-Su to showcase their amazing youth programs. Be sure to stop by their booth for a visit! Don’t miss the savory flavors at the Beef Showdown presented by Carrs/Safeway in the Event Hall! Trot over to the Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage for delightful, toe-tapping sounds of the Alaska State Fair Fiddle Contest and Alaska’s Got Talent prelims presented by Mat-Regional Medical Center. The MTA Grandstand is the place to be to witness the ever-thrilling, full-throttle All-Star Monster Truck Show presented by NC Machinery. Then come support the youth at the 4-H/FFA Jr. Livestock Auction inside the Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits Arena.
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Sunday, August 31
Today honors and celebrates Alaska’s active military, retired military, and veterans with special events and savings. All military personnel (active and retired) receive Fair admission at the gate for just $5! Each service member
can bring up to three dependents at the discounted admission price by showing a valid military ID or proof of service at the Fair gate. Retiring Old Glory? Bring your flag to the Fair ticket booths and we’ll ensure it is disposed of with the proper respect. Don’t miss the final day of the NC Machinery All-Star Monster Truck shows at the MTA Grandstand. Try your luck at the Homesteader Games in the SBS Woodlot, hosted by Scheer’s Lumberjacks.
Mat-Su Health Foundation presents
FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Monday, September 1
On this and every day, Mat-Su Health Foundation is proud to recognize the extraordinary dedication and compassion shown by our Alaskan first responders. Today, we honor, celebrate, and say THANK YOU by offering our police, firefighters, and EMS personnel $5 admission at the gate with valid ID. Meet local first responders including firefighters, State Troopers, Palmer Police, and Anchorage Police in their booths on the Fairgrounds. Zoom into the future in the Event Hall with Robotics competitions and hands-on experiences. Then, let the fun begin with the Alaska’s Got Talent finals presented by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center on the Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage! Create your own edible masterpiece with FREE cookie decorating in the Hoskins Exhibit Building compliments of by Great Harvest Bakery and Café Wasilla.
Alaska Vein Care presents FITNESS AT THE
FAIR
Purple Gate to Red Gate to Raven Hall
Open Daily
Get your steps in with this one mile walking-path. Finish at Alaska Vein Care’s booth in Raven Hall and enter to win prizes.
*Information is accurate at the time of publication. All events and times subject to change.
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union
ConocoPhillips Alaska
TOTE Maritime Alaska
Craig Taylor Equipment
MTA Solutions
Mattress Firm
N C Machinery
Alaska Airlines
Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska
K-Bear 104.1 Alaska’s Hottest Country
Classic Country 100.9
True North Recovery
Southcentral Foundation
Credit Union 1
Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
Image Home Furnishings
Alaska Oil and Gas Association
Magic 98.9
100.5 The Fox
Mix 103-1 Alaska’s Best Mix
Kool 97.3 The Greatest Hits of the 70’s & 80’s
AARP
Alaska’s Hottest Hits 92.9 KFAT
Alaska's News Source
Trident Seafoods Corporation
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Spenard Builders Supply
GCI
101.3 KGOT KAFC 93.7
SPONSOR Appreciation
Alaska Vein Co.
94/7 Alternative Anchorage
KASH Country 107.5
Lynden Transport Alaska
AgWest
Alaska 529
Alaska Food Co.
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co.
Over the Top Tents and Events
Pacific Seafood Processors Assoc.
Frontiersman
Arrow International
KNLT 95.5 The Pass
Alliance Highway Safety
Alaska’s Rock 106.5 KWHL
Belle a Vie
Global Credit Union
Arctic Shred
Anchorage Daily News
Coors Light
Modelo and Pacifica
The WonderPax
Classic Toys & Switcboard IT
American Heart Association
Crowley Fuels Alaska
Raven Homeschool
Global Credit Union
Alaska Food Co.
Alaska DNR Division of Agriculture
Alaska Grown
Carrs Safeway
Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game
Alaska Waste Management
Alaskan Brewing Co.
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Combs Insurance
Pioneer Equipment
The Alaska Club
We would also like to thank Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship of Green Trail and Wildflower Garden Club of Alaska for their contribution to the Fair’s beautiful hanging baskets.
TOTE & Lynden Transport present Don Sheldon Events Center
DaVinci THE EXHIBITION
11am - 9pm | Daily
Don Sheldon Events Center presented by TOTE and Lynden Transport DaVinci The Exhibition follows the Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, on a journey of innovation, creativity, science and wonder amid beautiful scenes of the Italian countryside. This traveling exhibition features inventions and machines brought to life from da Vinci’s codices, advanced anatomical studies, world-renowned paintings, and so much more.
STILT CIRCUS
Daily | Around the Grounds
Since the turn of the century, Stilt Circus has delighted audiences on multiple continents with its surreal blend of dazzling crowd interaction and feats of Exceedingly Tall Skill.
THE STRONG MAN JOHN BEATTY
Fri, Aug 15 – Mon, Aug 18 | 12:30 & 3pm Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage Fri, Aug 15 – Mon, Aug 18 | 5pm Purple Plaza
Combining the showmanship of old-time Vaudeville with record-breaking feats of strength, John defies the impossible! Watch in amazement as he rolls up a steel frying pan with his bare hands or rips a full deck of cards in half!
Pioneer Equipment presents
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
3pm daily | Yellow Trail Lawn
See these restored antique tractors up close, then watch as they put on a display of power!
ENTERTAINMENT
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union presents ONE
WHEEL WONDER WESLEY WILLIAMS
Fri, Aug 15 – Mon, Aug 25 | 2 & 6:30pm Alyeska Pipeline Colony
Thurs, Aug 21 – Mon, Aug 25 | 4pm Purple Plaza
SARA TWISTER
Thurs, Aug 28 – Mon, Sept 1 1:30 & 6:30pm
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage 3 & 5pm Purple Plaza
Ready. Aim. Fire. An archery show like no other! Sara combines amazing contortionist moves with precision archery and has twisted her way across the country and around the world.
Alaska 529 presens
PUPPY PALS
Sun, Aug 17 – Mon, Sept 1 1, 3 & 5pm
Alaska's News Source Corral Puppy Pals LIVE is an action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and comical tricks while showing everyone who’s really the boss. Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy!
DAN MEYER SWORD SWALLOWER
Thu, Aug 21 – Mon, Aug 25 | 2 & 5pm Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage
As seen on America’s Got Talent and the Today Show, Dan mixes danger, laughter, swords and fun, while inspiring audiences around the world to do the impossible in their lives.
Thank you, venue sponsors:
BRAD'S WORLD REPTILES & THE GLOW ZONE
Daily | 11am – 9pm
Shows: 1, 4 & 7pm Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Kid Zone
Learn about fascinating animals, with live reptiles and amphibians from around the world! Don’t miss the Glow Zone from Alaska Coral & Fish, LLC.
JEFF MARTIN
Thurs, Aug 28 – Mon, Sept 1 12:30, 3 & 5:30pm Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage
Sleightly amazing, and seriously funny -- comedy magic for all ages!
Spenard Builders Supply presents
FRED SCHEER’S LUMBERJACK SHOW
1, 3 & 6pm daily | SBS Woodlot
Classic Toys & SwitchBoard Alaska present
TINY TOWN
Noon - 10pm | Red Gate Lawn
A place for the littlest fairgoers to play in a safe and fun environment.
SKIP THE LINE!
This event is free with Fair admission. Limited tickets will be sold to bypass the line and guarantee a seat up front. $10. purchase at alaskastatefair.org
This theatrical, European style, equestrian themed Cirque show tells a beautiful seamless story with a contemporary blend of Acrobatics, Aerial, Dance, and Equestrian Arts woven together to the acoustic beats of rich Spanish guitar.
CONTESTS
Combs Insurance Agency, Inc. presents DIAPER DERBY & TODDLER
Fri, Aug 22 | 12:30 – 2pm
Office Lawn (next to Tiny Town)
TROT
How fast is your baby or toddler? Fun races for kids 6 months to 4 years with prizes for all age categories.
KIDS’ DAY GAMES
Fri, Aug 23 | 2 – 3:30pm
Wineck Barn & Office Lawn (next to Tiny Town) Kids, ages 5-9, compete in Olympic-style races and games such as Wheelbarrow Race, Frog Jump, Potato Sack Race, and Pie Eating! Winners receive ribbons and prizes.
COSPLAY CONTEST
Thurs, Aug 28 | 4 – 6pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
Dress up as your favorite character from a movie, book or video game and see how your costume compares to the other entrants. Prizes for first, second and third place.
HOMESTEADER GAMES
Sun, Aug 31 | 4 – 6pm
SBS Woodlot
Separating the Sourdoughs from the Cheechakos – teams and individuals face-off to show they have what it takes. Amateurs are welcome. Come cheer them on or sign up at 3:30pm.
ASF FIDDLE CONTEST
Sat, Aug 30 | 11am – 1pm
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
The finest fiddlers in the state compete for bragging rights, cash and prizes. Tap your toes and do-si-do – it’s going to be hard to sit still for this one! Dancing on the grass encouraged.
PARENT CHILD LOOK-ALIKE
Sat, Aug 23 | 2 – 4pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
Watching is as much fun as participating! Look for similar clothes, hairstyles, and behaviors. Great prizes! All ages welcome. Registration starts at 4pm.
Belle A Vie presents SCARECROW CONTEST
Fri, Aug 15 | 1 – 3pm
Alaska’s News Source Corral Teams use supplies provided to build a scarecrow before the bell rings. Ribbons and prizes are awarded based on creativity, originality and fitting the "Reach for the Stars" Fair theme. Registration starts at 12:30 pm.
DUCT TAPE CONTEST
Sat, Aug 16 | 2 – 3pm
SBS Woodlot
We provide the Duct Tape and you have 15 minutes to create a masterpiece. Or bring a pre-made creation from home.
Craig Taylor Equipment presents AG GAMES
Thurs, Aug 21 | 4 – 5pm
Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits Arena
Test your skills in contests, races and other farming events! Win bragging rights and prizes Sign up for one or all of the contests!
CONTESTS Test your
HOT DOG EATING CONTEST
Fri, Aug 15 | 4 - 5pm
Alaska’s News Source Corral
How many hot dogs can you eat in two minutes? Sign up at 5:30pm
Top performers from the preliminary round compete with winners from our sister fairs across Alaska. A $2,500 Grand Prize is at stake! Be sure to catch both terrific shows.
Thank you, venue sponsors:
CONTESTS & Savory Samples
Pacific Seafood Processors Assn. presents
ALASKA SEAFOOD THROWDOWN
Sun, Aug 24 | 11am - 5pm
Tastings: 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
Sample their creations and place your People’s Choice votes.
Carrs/Safeway presents
BEEF SHOWDOWN TASTY USDA BEEF COOK-OFF
Sat, Aug 30 | 11am
Tastings: 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate) Come watch, sample and vote for your favorite savory beef presentation.
ASF BEARD CONTEST
Sat, Aug 30 | 2 - 3pm
SBS Woodlot
Division champs & the overall winner, aka Mr. Sourdough, will take home cash, prizes and bragging rights.
MULLET MANIA CONTEST
Sat, Aug 23 | 4 - 6pm
SBS Woodlot
Prepare your Mud Flap for Alaska State Fair’s business in the front and party in the back, mullet competition! Hosted by Kendra Coeville.
FAMILY DAY GAMES
Sat, Aug 24 | 12 - 4pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
BIG versions of your favorite games! Connect 4, Snakes and Ladders, Jenga, and more. Plus a ball pit for ages 1-4.
EXHIBIT ENTRIES & Baking Contests
EXHIBIT ENTRY DATES & TIMES
Baked Goods, Crops & Flowers
New entry days!
1st Entry: Tues, Aug 19 noon - 9pm
2nd Entry: Tues, Aug 26 noon - 9pm
Open Livestock
Entry: Wed, Aug 20 | 4 - 8pm
4-H Livestock
Entry: Wed, Aug 27 | 3 - 7pm
Thank you AgWest for your sponsorship of the Crops Department
Non-perishable Entries
Entry: Fri, Aug 1 & Sat, Aug 2 11am - 7pm
Poultry & Rabbits
1st Entry: Tues, Aug 19 4 - 8pm
2nd Entry: Tues, Aug 26 4 - 8pm
Honey & Beekeeping
Entry: Tues, Aug 19 | 2 - 8pm
The Hoskins building, Irwin building, and Craig Taylor Farm Exhibits showcase the hard work and amazing talents of Alaskans from all over the state.
Scan here for more exhibit entry details!
HOSKINS BAKING CONTESTS
Demonstration Kitchen in Hoskins Exhibit building Bring entry: 4:45 - 6:45pm | Judging: 7pm
House of Bread Wasilla presents Sourbread Bread Contest
Saturday, August 16
Vagabond Blues presents Just for Kids Cookie Contest
Friday, Aug 22
Mat-Su FCE & Mat-Su District, UAF CES present "Berry Good" Pie Contest
Sunday, Aug 24
Sweet Gypsy presents Cheesecake Contest
Monday, August 25
Mat-Su Resort & Everett's present
Appetizer Contest
Sunday, Aug 31
Craig Taylor Equipment FARM EXHIBITS
Barn closes at 9pm daily
FFA BARN TAKEOVER
FFA is taking over the barn the first weekend of the fair! Come see students showcase their knowledge of agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources.
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union presents
FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR
This award honors an Alaska farming family and shows appreciation for all the hard-working Alaskans committed to agriculture. The recipients are recognized each year at the Directors Reception.
Poultry, Rabbit, Flowers and Vegetable exhibits will open on Thursday, August 21.
4-H/FFA JR. MARKET LIVESTOCK AUCTION
Sat, Aug 30 | 12:30 - 4pm
4-H & FFA requires specific educational accomplishments to qualify for participation in the Market Livestock Auction. This is an opportunity for youth to raise and sell their livestock and draw financial support through community involvement.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
- Swine, Sheep & Goat Showmanship and Conformation
Fri, Aug 22 | Noon - 4pm
- Dairy & Beef Showmanship and Conformation
Sat, Aug 23 | Noon - 4pm
- Master Showmanship Competition
Sat, Aug 23 | following dairy and beef judging
- 4-H Judging & Showmanship
Thur, Aug 28 & Fri, Aug 29
Craig Taylor Equipment FARM EXHIBITS
GCI presents
GCI PETTING ZOO
Daily | 11am - 8pm
Alaska Division of Ag & Alaska Grown present
29TH ANNUAL
GIANT CABBAGE WEIGH-OFF Fri, Aug 29 | 6pm
Raven Homeschool presents FAIR FEATHERED FRIENDS
Daily | 11am - 8pm
19th Alaska's Midnight Sun GREAT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF Mon, Aug 25 | 2pm
601st LEGION
Thur, Aug 28 | 11am - 5pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate) “Bad Guys Doing Good." Take photos and interact with Alaskan-based Star Wars clubs: 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, & Mandalorian Mercs. Shenanigans are to be expected and all donations go to support the Alaska Make-A-Wish Foundation.
BATTLE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
Sat, Aug 16 | Noon - 6pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
MAT-SU SCHOOLS TECH SHOWCASE
Fri, Aug 29 | Noon - 5pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate) Learn about robotics, an interactive broadcast simulator, Girls Who Code and more at this educational, hands-on showcase for students!
TWINDLY BRIDGE TECH DAY
Mon, Sept 1 | 11am - 5pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
NEW EVENT HALL!
located near Purple Gate Entrance
COSPLAY MEET & GREET
Thurs, Aug 28 | 1 – 4pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
See all the fun and creative costumes before they get judged and take your picture with your favorite characters.
EMBRACING AK DISABILITIES EXPO
Mon, Aug 18 | 11am - 5pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
This expo features vendors who are turning disabilities into capabilities!
YOUTH 350/THRIVE AK
Fri, Aug 22 | Noon - 8pm
Event Hall (New! Near Purple Gate)
Fun family games and activities!
The WonderPax presents SENIORS
& KIDS' JOKE AND STORY TELLING
Fri, Aug 29 | 2:30pm – 4pm
Wineck Barn
Join a heartwarming gathering where kids and seniors come together to swap giggles, spin stories, and share some old-school legends and new-school laughs. Whether you're cracking jokes or listening to someone else's adventure, you’ll discover the magic that happens when generations connect. Sign up starts at 1:30.
PLANT AND READ: GROW A STORY IN THE WINECK BARN
Sat, Aug 16 & Fri, Aug 22 | Noon - 5pm
Wineck Barn
Kids plant seeds in their own pot, explore naturethemed stories, and take a book home.
ALES FOR TAILS
A Mat-Su Animal Shelter Fundraiser Event
Fri, Aug 15 | 8:45pm – 11:30pm Sluicebox
Learn about Mat-Su Animal Shelter programs and see some shelter pets from 8:45 - 9:30pm. The event continues with music from "I like Robots" until 11:30pm. One dollar for every drink sold from 8:30 -11:30 pm will be donated to Mat-Su Animal Shelter. Come for the cause, stay for the fun — every sip supports a paw!
MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS
Free with Fair Admission!
JARED ROGERSON & THE RODEO WRECK
Fri, Aug 22 | 7pm
Sat, Aug 23 | 4pm Sun, Aug 24 | 5:30pm
Watering Hole
Sluicebox entertainment presented by Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman
Fri, Aug 22 | 3pm Sat, Aug 23 | 7pm Sun, Aug 24 | 9:30pm
Sluicebox
Jared Rogerson is a former bareback bronc rider whose rodeo career ended after a wreck left him with a scar on his riding arm and a new trail to follow. Now a successful singer/songwriter, he and his high-energy band, the Rodeo Wreck, are known for their signature blend of cowboy country and rodeo rock, reflecting the untamed spirit of the West.
THE DAMN QUAILS
Sat, Aug 16 & Sun, Aug 17 | 7 & 9:30pm
Sluicebox
The Damn Quails started as a weekly jam session between two Oklahoma songwriters, and have gone on to become a mainstay in the Americana and Red Dirt music scenes. The band released their first record in 2011, and has firmly established itself as a musical force, carrying on the rich musical heritage of their Oklahoma home.
Alaskan Brewing Co. presents
KEN PELTIER BAND
Sat, Aug 23 & Sun, Aug 31 | 9pm
Sluicebox
Ken Peltier is the frontman for the Ken Peltier Band, well-known for their unique blend of deep country roots and classic Americana, rock & blues. Ken’s top-notch musicianship and down-home charisma have earned the band a well-deserved reputation as Alaska’s Premier Country Band.
MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS
Free with Fair Admission!
JACQUIE ROAR
Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25 | 5, 7 & 9:30pm Sluicebox
Jacquie Roar, a rising star in the music scene, has showcased her talent from her Oregon roots all the way to “The Voice,” where she earned a coveted “Four Chair Turn” on Season 24 and finished fourth in the finale. Known for her electrifying energy, Jacquie promises to set the stage ablaze with her dynamic performances!
Alaskan Brewing Co. presents
A TRIBUTE TO HOBO
JIM, WITH KEN PELTIER & FRIENDS
Mon, Sept 1 | 8pm Sluicebox
In true Sluicebox tradition, the closing slot belongs to Hobo Jim. Join Ken Peltier and friends as we honor the lasting legacy of Alaska’s State Balladeer.
Alaskan Brewing Co. presents KEN
PELTIER
WITH SPECIAL GUEST JONI
HARMS
Sat, Aug 30 | 7pm
The Watering Hole
Songs & memories of Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer.
HOUSTON BERNARD
Fri, Aug 15 & Sun, Aug 17 | 7pm Sluicebox
Houston Bernard’s music is rooted in traditional country but infused with a modern edge, shaped by years on the road and a deep commitment to authentic storytelling. Coming back to Alaska, where he spent his formative years growing up in a military family, and performing at the same Fair that inspired him as a kid is more than just a show, it’s a homecoming and a dream come true.
LULU SMALL
Mon, Aug 18 | 4:30pm Thurs, Aug 21 | 6pm Thurs, Aug 28 | 3:30pm
Global Credit Union Bluebonnet Stage
Thurs, Aug 21 | 4pm Thurs, Aug 28 | 6pm
Watering Hole
Mon, Aug 18 | 2pm Sun, Aug 31 | 5pm Sluicebox
Around the GROUNDS
COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT
Courtesy of Arctic Shred
Saturday, August 30th | 11am - 6pm Red & Yellow Gates
Join us for the Community Shred Event happening on Saturday August 30th at the Red & Yellow Gates from 11 am to 6 pm. Mobile Shred Trucks will be set up to securely shred sensitive documents on-site for free to anyone. The shredded paper will be turned back into pulp for recycling. You can bring up to 3 banker’s boxes of paper documents and one hard drive per car to the gates. Simply drive up to the front of the gates where we will help you drop off your paper and hard drives—remember, it’s paper only for this event, no cardboard will be accepted. In addition to the shredding services, we’ll be hosting free raffles, temporary tattoos, stickers, and free coffee while it lasts truckside. Don’t forget to bring your business cards—you’ll need them to enter. Let your kid's check out the big trucks! See you there!
ALASKA STATE FAIR OFFICIAL SOUVENIRS
Preserve your Fair memories with souvenirs, designed especially for the 2025 Fair! There’s an assortment of merchandise including the highly anticipated collectors’ poster featuring artwork by Karla Morreira and inspired by the 2025 Fair theme, Reach for the Stars. Plus, we’ll have all the traditional favorites like the collectors’ cloisonné and wooden pins, as well as buttons, magnets, mugs, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts and more. Don’t leave the fairgrounds without stopping by one of our two souvenir shops for your 2025 Fair keepsake!
BE THE "I" IN FA_R
You are the “I” in FAIR! Stop by our FA_R sculpture near Colony Barn and fill in the missing letter. Take a photo and share your “I’m the ‘I’ in FAIR” moment with us on social media! #Iinfair
Restroom
Pay Phone
Covered Eating Area
Fair Souvenirs
ATM Location
EMS, Security, Lost Kids
Recycling is made possible by Crowley Fuels Alaska, Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, Alaska Waste, and dedicated volunteers. -
MVFCU GREEN TRAIL
MVFCU GREEN TRAIL
1. Green Gate / Will Call
1. Green Gate / Will Call
2. Will
2. Will Call Entrance
3. Will Call Exit
4. Golden Wheel Amusements Carnival Midway
5. Oasis Beer Garden
6. O ce Court
7. Craftsman House
8. Main O ce
9. Millie’s Garden
10. Emergency Services, Lost Kids, Security
12. ConocoPhillips Borealis Box O ce
13. ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre
11. Borealis Plaza
14. Bag Check, Presented by Rotary Club of Palmer
12. ConocoPhillips Borealis Box O ce
13. ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre
O ce Lawn 14. BP Pavilion
14. Bag Check, Presented by Rotary Club of Palmer
15. O ce Lawn
TRAIL 1. Red Gate
14. BP Pavilion
Wineck Barn Garden 3. Wineck Barn
RED TRAIL
Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
1. Red Gate
2. Wineck Barn Garden
3. Wineck Barn
4. Alyeska Pipeline Colony Stage
5. Pass O ce
6. Colony Theatre Wine Bar
Pass O ce 6. Colony Theatre Wine Bar 7. Hermon Brothers Field 8. Don Sheldon Events Center presented by TOTE and Lynden 9. Perennial Garden 10. 4-H Exhibits
11. MVFCU Kid Zone
7. Hermon Brothers Field
12. SBS Woodlot & SBS Woodlot Stage
13. Virgil Eckert Memorial Garden
8. Don Sheldon Events Center presented by TOTE and Lynden
14. Fair Souvenirs
9. Perennial Garden
15. Irwin Exhibits
10. 4-H Exhibits
16. Sluicebox
11. MVFCU Kid Zone
17. Hoskins Exhibits
18. Raven Hall
12. SBS Woodlot & SBS Woodlot Stage
19. Alaska’s News Source Corral
13. Virgil Eckert Memorial Garden
20. Rasmuson Pavilion
14. Fair Souvenirs
PURPLE
15. Irwin Exhibits
16. Sluicebox
17. Hoskins Exhibits
18. Raven Hall
19. Alaska’s News Source Corral
20. Rasmuson Pavilion
PURPLE TRAIL
1. Purple Gate
2. Event Hall (NEW!)
3. Purple Plaza
4. Fair Souvenirs
5. Pioneer Plaza
15. Rasmuson Pavilion Rouse Pavilion
YELLOW TRAIL
1 Yellow Gate
2. Yellow Gate Lawn
3. Cirque Ma‘Ceo Tent
4. Watering Hole
5. MTA Grandstand Lawn
6. MTA Grandstand Ticket Booth
7. MTA Grandstand
8. France Equestrian Center
9. The Gathering Place and Alaska Native Arts Market
10. Dena’ - Peoples Stage
11. Craig Taylor Equipment Farm Exhibits
12. Global Credit Union
Bluebonnet Stage
16. Rasmuson Pavilion
Golden Wheel Amusements CARNIVAL
Wristband Day . . . $100
Enjoy unlimited carnival rides on Monday, Aug 25 with a Golden Wheel Amusements wristband!
Additional Wristband Details:
- To maintain value of wristband purchase, Box Office sales will end at 5pm.
- Wristbands are valid 11am - 9pm on one day only.
- Only redeemable on Monday, August 25.
- Wristbands may not be transferred or re-sold. Lost or damaged wristbands will not be replaced. One customer per wristband.
- Wristband may not be used for Aftershock Rollercoaster.
For additional information please visit
Single Tickets
. . . . . $1.60
Purchase as many as needed to enjoy your favorite rides! (Aftershock Rollercoaster accepts carnival tickets)
Carnival Combo . . . $40
Includes 22 ride tickets and 10 midway coupons.
Midway Coupon Sheet .
. $6
5 Midway coupons. Can be used at any carnival game or carnival food booth.
Super Saver . . . $100
Includes 60 ride tickets and 15 midway coupons.
The Fun ONE
One day only, Thursday, August 21 from 11am4pm. One ticket per ride for any Kiddie-Land ride!
*Golden Wheel Amusements Box Office closes promptly at 9:30pm nightly.
*Each ride takes more than one ticket. Palmer sales tax not included.
*Information is accurate at the time of publication. All events and times subject to change.
Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska presents
BUDDY DAY
Monday, Aug 18 | All Day
SAVE AT FAIR GATES
From August 12 - August 18, pick up a CocaCola Buddy Day coupon at any Holiday Stationstores*. Turn in at any Fair gate and, with your purchase of an admission ticket at the Fair gate, receive a second ticket of equal or lesser value FREE. *No purchase required. Supplies are limited.
SAVE AT THE CARNIVAL
Buy your tickets to ride and your buddy rides FREE ALL DAY on Buddy Day (no coupon required to enjoy Buddy Day at the carnival). Aftershock Rollercoaster included (Buddy must ride in same seat).
THE GATHERING PLACE
Join performers, artists, storytellers and vendors from around the state to share, experience and celebrate Alaska’s rich Native cultures. Learn about Alaska Native history and traditions, and enjoy arts, food and entertainment.
Alaska Native Arts Market is open daily from noon - 10pm
