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
12pm: Alyeska Canine Trainers, Incredible talent!
2 & 4pm Alaska Dogs Gone Wild, Fast flyball fun!
5pm: Hot Dog Eating Contest

ALYESKA PIPELINE COLONY STAGE
11am: Tim Hall, Smooth saxophone
Noon, 1:30, 4, 6:30pm: Tanzanite African Acrobats, Jaw-dropping feats set to African beats. Presented by Aurora Integrated Oncology Foundation
12:30pm: Chris Murphy, Weaving a unique fabric of world music with violin and looper
2 & 4:30pm: Pipeline Vocal Project, A unique a cappella twist on well-known favorites
2:30pm: Shake City String Band, Symphonic folk fusion
5pm: Anguyak Dancers, Yup'ik dance with inspirational music
5:30pm: Irish Dance Academy, Alaska's premier Irish dance group
7:30pm: Honky Tonk Allstars, Classic country, cow jazz, & rock

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
All Day: Antwan Towner, Pop-up magic to surprise and delight – you might become part of the show!

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: Sudsy's Barn, Hand-washing fun
All Day: Fair Feathered Friends, Watch baby chicks hatch! Presented by Raven Homeschool
All Day: Juniper's Guinea Pig Village, See these cute critters enjoying their fun Fair habitat
All Day: GCI Petting Zoo, Grab your camera and make some memories with these adorable pintsized critters. Presented by GCI
12pm: FFA Day of Service, Join FFA students for a service project in the livestock barn
3pm: FFA Marketing Plan CDE Presentations, FFA students present their marketing presentations and compete in front of judges
9pm: Barn closes

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!
11am: 4-H State Horse Show, Alaska's youth complete in English and Western classes!

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
1pm: USA Powerlifting Ronnie Burnett Memorial
Meet (Sanction AK-2022-07), Watch the strongest people in Alaska compete!

GLOBAL CREDIT UNION BLUEBONNET STAGE
12:30, 3, & 5:30pm: Paul Isaak, A roller coaster ride of comedy juggling
1pm: Frank Iarossi, Original country love songs
2pm: Bluestockings, Acoustic Americana & sweet harmonies
3:30pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites
4:30pm: Solar Gain, Soulful harmonies rooted in rock, folk, and blues

HOSKINS EXHIBITS
All Day: Art, Canning, Craft Beverages, and Photography
12pm: Let's Make Bubble Gum
1pm: Easy Sticky Buns
2pm: Scrumptious Shrooms
3pm: Let's Make Soda Pop

IRWIN EXHIBITS
All Day: Creative Arts & Crafts, Ceramics & Pottery, Fiber & Fleece, Handwork & Needlework, Quilts, Sewing, and Woodworking, Demonstrations all day!

MTA GRANDSTAND
2pm: Lithia RAM Championships Timed Event Challenge Rodeo

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

MILKING PARLOR IN FARM EXHIBITS
5pm: Goat Milking Demo with Ali-K Packa

RED GATE LAWN
All Day: Tiny Town, Fun play area for our 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
2pm: Duct Tape Contest, Test your skills and imagination to create a duct tape masterpiece

SLUICEBOX
Entertainment presented by Frontiersman
1:30pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites
3pm: Bad Manners, Harmonic grooves & a sly sense of humor
5pm: Frank & Friends, Pickers' reunion
7pm: Mario Carboni, Honky-tonk pianist extraordinaire
9:30pm: Nothin' But Trouble, Voted best cover band by Anchorage Press Picks

THE GATHERING PLACE
12pm: Anguyak Dancers, Yup'ik dance with inspirational music
12:30pm: Chickaloonies, Live storytelling experience with Dimi Macheras & Casey Silver
1pm: Ingrimiut Yurartet, Cultural storytelling
1:30pm: Anguyak Dancers, Yup'ik dance with inspirational music
2pm: Seal Skinning & Tasting. Presented by Alaska Airlines
3pm: Indigenous Led Agriculture. Presented by Calypso Ecology Center
4pm: Nick Hanson, Eskimo Ninja Warrior
4:30pm: Alaska Native Youth Olympics with Bernard Clark

THE WATERING HOLE
2pm: Aspenyarrow, Heartfelt indie-folk originals
3pm: Frank Iarossi & Larry Z, Acoustic rock & country
4pm: Williwaw Blue, Bright & cheery jazz & pop
5pm: Lil' Trouble, Upbeat acoustic rock
6pm: Junosmile, A unique twist on new classics & old favorites
7pm: Solar Gain, Soulful harmonies rooted in rock, folk, and blues

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

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