Alaska State Fair

Welcome to the Alaska State Fair, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, home of an abundance of diverse vendors, food to please every palate, rides, concerts, acrobats, animals, exceptional educational exhibits, record-setting giant vegetables and beautiful flower gardens.

Nestled in the heart of the Chugach Mountains, in the fertile Matanuska-Susitna Valley, the fairgrounds are just an hour north of Anchorage. Each fall, the Fair provides the perfect setting for Alaska's last blast of summer, and is a showcase of Alaska's uniqueness and beauty.

We invite you to not only enjoy our annual event, but also take advantage of the year-round events and services the Alaska State Fair has to offer. We have a range of facilities available to rent throughout the year, and host diverse events including horse shows, car shows, meetings, fundraisers, auctions, memorials, banquets, proms, job fairs, picnics, retreats, encampment, health fairs, reunions, funerals, gun shows, bazaars, dog shows/competitions, holiday parties, weddings and receptions, rodeos, clinics/classes, barn dances, equine events and camps, concerts and trade shows. We also offer winter RV and boat storage. To learn more, please contact us!

Schedule of Events

ALASKA'S NEWS SOURCE CORRAL
1pm: Scarecrow Contest, Build a scarecrow before time runs out! Presented by Belle A Vie

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11:30am: Tim Hall, Smooth saxophone
12:30pm: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing
1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Feats of balance and speed, set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
2pm: Pipeline Vocal Project, A unique a cappella twist on well-known favorites
2:30pm: Pirates of Penzance, See the full show at the Glenn Massay Theatre!
4:30pm: Pipeline Vocal Project, A unique a cappella twist on well-known favorites
5pm: Mat Valley Dance Studio
5:30pm: Alaska Treble Makers, The Highwayman, interpreted through Irish dance
7:30pm: Hope Cassity, Rockin' Nashville songsmith

AROUND THE GROUNDS
Entertainment presented by Classic Toys
All Day: Washboard Willy, A feast of jazzy beats & improv comedy
All Day: Magic by Robbie, Amazing, amusing, astounding & confusing

CIRQUE MA'CEO TENT
1:30, 3:30, 5:30pm: Cirque Ma'Ceo, An enchanting world of acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and equestrian arts. Presented by Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union

CRAIG TAYLOR FARM EXHIBITS
All Day: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pint-sized critters. Presented by GCI
All Day: Juniper's Guinea Pig Village, See these cute critters enjoying their Fair fun habitat
All Day: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
All Day: Sudsy's Barn, Hand-washing fun
1pm: Alaska FFA Cube Competition
2pm: FFA Chapter Showcases, FFA Chapters from across Alaska share some of the great work they do
3pm: FFA AG Quizbowl, Join us for a trivia competition!
9pm: Barn closes

DON SHELDON EVENTS CENTER
Presented by TOTE Alaska & Lynden Transport
All Day: Princess Diana Exhibition, A stunning visual journey through the life of a beloved Princess. Presented by TOTE Alaska

EVENTS TENT
6pm: 907 Pro Wrestling, Homegrown talent and world class action

FRANCE EQUESTRIAN CENTER
All Day: Hitchin Post Theatre, Come watch old western movies for free!
11am: Meet the 4-H horses, Learn about the stars of the 4-H program!
6pm: 4-H Playday, Fun game night on horseback

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30, 3, 5:30pm: Paul Isaak, A roller coaster ride of comedy juggling
1pm: Chris Murphy, Weaving a unique fabric of world music with violin and looper
2pm: Jubilee, Fabulo-tastic fiddlin' fun
3:30pm: Jess Clemons, West coast Americana folk powerhouse
4:30pm: The 3 of Hearts, Music with heart
6pm: Wings to Fly, High-flying harmonies

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Baked Goods, Canning, Craft Beverages, Photography
12pm: Peanut Butter Balls
1pm: Fried Won Tons
2pm: Beaded Bracelet
3pm: Repurposed Recycled Clothes

IRWIN EXHIBITS
All Day: Creative Arts & Crafts, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork & Needlework, Quilts, Sewing, and Woodworking, Demonstrations all day!
11am: Fly Tying Demonstrations, by the Alaska Flyfishers

MATANUSKA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION KID ZONE
All Day: Brad's World Reptiles & Alaska Coral & Fish Glow Zone

MILKING PARLOR IN FARM EXHIBITS
12pm: Make-N-Take Bird Feeder
5pm: Goat Milking Demo with Ali-K Packa

MTA GRANDSTAND
6pm: Rodeo Alaska Junior Rodeo

RED GATE LAWN
All Day: Tiny Town, Fun play area for our special fairgoers ages 6 and under. Presented by Mat-Su College

SBS WOODLOT
1, 3 & 6pm: Fred Scheer's Lumberjack Show. Presented by Spenard Builders Supply

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
2pm: The 3 of Hearts, Music with heart
3:30pm: Ayden See & the Good Companies, Wild frontier country
5:30pm: Glacier Blues Band, Classic country rock from the North
7:30pm: Rock-It Rangers, Classic rock - Saving the planet, one gig at a time
9:30pm: The Stack, Playing your favorite top40 pop hits

THE GATHERING PLACE
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1 & 3pm: Naa Luudisk Gwaii Yatx'i, Traditional dances of Southeast Alaska's Tribes
1:30pm: Chickaloon Village Health Services
2pm: Leilani Knight, Alaskan Aloha
2:30 & 3:30pm: Acilquq Dancers, Central Yup'ik traditional songs and dances
4pm: Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior
4:30pm: Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: The Forest That Never Sleeps, Rollicking piano originals
3pm: Chris Murphy, Weaving a unique fabric of world music with violin and looper
4pm: Scott Helle, Classical guitar meets classic rock
5pm: Jess Clemons, West coast Americana folk powerhouse
6pm: Carnelian Woman, Alt-rock storytelling duo
7pm: Frank & Friends, A gathering across the miles

YELLOW TRAIL LAWN
3pm: Antique Tractor Pull & Display. Presented by Pioneer Equipment

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